South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Infrastructure Symposium
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium to discuss municipal infrastructure and economic growth. The event aims to align local projects with UN Sustainable Development Goals and national development plans.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development is a critical driver for economic participation and service delivery in South Africa, directly impacting the country's long-term stability.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday deliver the keynote address at the fifth Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA).
The symposium is underway at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town, under the theme: "Shaping the Future of Municipal Infrastructure".
"The event aims to facilitate alignment with the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and South Africa's National Development Plan, and to ensure access to greater and economical sources of sustainable funding.
"The symposium also aims to highlight the digital sectors, agriculture and housing sectors, which align with the SDGs related to infrastructure," The Presidency said.
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Officials and representatives from State-owned entities, multilateral development Banks, development finance institutions, the private sector and academia are expected to gather at the symposium.
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