Media are invited to the opening session of a Development Conference being held in Cape Town on Wednesday, 29 June 2011. The conference is hosted under the theme ‘Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth’. It aims to sustain debate on infrastructure related issues with a particular focus on trade and regional integration; infrastructure for improved productivity in agriculture; infrastructure financing and greening infrastructure.
The Development Conference takes place ahead of a G20 Development Working Group meeting which will be hosted in Cape Town from 30 June to 2 July. South Africa, together with Korea and France, co-chair this working group, which is responsible for steering the work of the G20 on development. The ideas, debates and knowledge emanating from the Development Conference will be taken forward to the G20 Development Working Group meeting.
Details of the opening session of the Development Conference:
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Date: 29 June 2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 09h00
To further information and to confirm attendance please send your details to Lindani.mbunyuza@treasury.gov.za
Development Conference: Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth
