World renowned economist and Nobel Laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz is visiting South Africa briefly during the week of 17 January 2011 and hosted for part of his stay by the Minister of Economic Development, Minister Ebrahim Patel.Professor Stiglitz will participate in a meeting of the Economic Advisory Panel during his visit.
Professor Stiglitz has also agreed to give a public lecture to be held on Monday, 17 January 2011, to be chaired by Professor Richard Levin, Director-General, Economic Development Department (EDD).I would like to invite you to attend.
The details are as follows:
Date: Monday, 17 January 2011
Time: 11h00
Venue: Reserve Bank Conference Centre, Pretoria
Topic: The challenges of climate change, the economic development opportunities for South Africa and the region and the need for national and international action.
Professor Stiglitz will speak for 30 to 45 minutes and a panel of discussants from business, labour and academia will respond.
I apologise for the short notice but do hope that you will be able to attend this important event. Please confirm your attendance with Ms Roslyn Daniels at rdaniels@economic.gov.za or 021 466 9811 by Friday, 14 January 2011.
