23 to 26 January 2018
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the South African delegation to the 48th World Economic Forum annual meeting that will take place on 23-26 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.
The meeting will take place under the theme; “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”, and will promote renewed commitment to international collaboration as a way of solving critical global challenges.
The forum presents South Africa with a platform to showcase its attractiveness as an investment destination and trade partner; set out plans that are unfolding to secure improved and inclusive economic growth, and contribute to efforts to respond to societal challenges globally.
The South African Team under the leadership of Deputy President Ramaphosa will utilise the opportunity presented by the World Economic Forum to communicate that South Africa remains open for business and highlight the work that the government working together with business and labour is doing to ensure an improved economic outlook and nurturing for a higher economic growth trajectory.
The delegation will also re emphasise that South Africa has a stable and predictable macroeconomic framework which continues to underpin economic policy, ensuring that the country remains attractive for investment.
The team will also be placing emphasis on its plans to transforms the economy to ensure that its citizens enter new jobs and benefit from the new investments attracted in partnership with business and organised labour.
The meeting will bring together over 2500 leaders from business, government, international organisations, civil society, academia and the arts.
The South African delegation led by Deputy President Ramaphosa includes a broad range of leadership from various sectors of the economy and society, with Minister of Finance, Malusi Gigaba as the lead Minister and coordinator.
Deputy President Ramaphosa will be supported by the Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Jeff Radebe; Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel; Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies; Minister of Public Works, Nkosinathi Nhleko and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
Speeches, statements and media advisories:
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Switzerland for World Economic Forum 2018, 22 Jan
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa departs for Davos ahead of 2018 World Economic Forum, 21 Jan
- Treasury hosts pre World Economic Forum breakfast, 18 Jan, 17 Jan
- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa leads South African delegation to Davos in Switzerland, 23 to 26 Jan, 10 Jan
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