This gathering brought together thought leaders and development practitioners to address South Africa’s most urgent challenges—from the energy crisis and safety concerns to the complexities of political coalitions. It was a rare opportunity to engage with groundbreaking ideas, build new partnerships, and connect with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive meaningful change.
The event featured a keynote panel discussing the Just Energy Transition, four interactive ThoughtLabs focusing on coalitions, mobility, economy, and safety, and a networking session aimed at building partnerships. The event successfully brought together thought leaders and practitioners from various sectors, including government, business, academia, and civil society, (across gender and age) to collaboratively generate new ideas and solutions.
At KAS, we recognize that partnerships are crucial to our mission. They enhance our efforts to promote democratic values, leverage expertise, build trust among partners and beyond, and develop impactful solutions for society. We are proud to have partnered with EDP. The EDP approach—characterized by structured planning, evidence-based decision-making, strategic alignment, adaptability, practical focus, and capacity building—proves to be a valuable tool for addressing complex economic and development challenges.
The EDP team is in the process of putting together a detailed report summarizing key take aways as well as next steps.
