Oxford Economics Africa 20th Anniversary Event
As this year marks Oxford Economics' 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for their flagship Africa briefing.
Oxford Economics will provide you with a deep dive into the global economic outlook, explore Africa’s alternative funding strategies during challenging times, examine the continent’s growth hotspot, and unpack South Africa’s political economy in the lead up to next year’s general elections.
Agenda
08:30 Registration & Refreshments
09:00 Opening remarks
Noelani King Conradie, Founder and Managing Director
09:10 Global economic outlook: Challenges and opportunities for growth
Adrian Cooper, CEO, Oxford Economics
09:50 Exploring alternative avenues: Finding funding when times are tough
Irmgard Erasmus, Senior Financial Economist
10:30 Networking Break
11:00 The capital conundrum: How will East Africa remain the continent's fastest-growing region?
Shani Smit-Lengton, Economist
Zaynab Hoosen, Political Analyst
11:40 Funding pragmatism vs ideology: South Africa, Eskom, and the 2024 General Elections
Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst
Deon Fourie, Lead Economist
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Panel discussion: The political economy of climate and development funding
Irmgard Erasmus, Senior Financial Economist
Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst
Deon Fourie, Lead Economist
14:30 Event Concludes