ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT & 3rd Annual Africa. Investment Agenda, April, Sandton, Johannesburg.

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1 2016 3rd Annual Africa ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Investment Agenda, April, Sandton, Johannesburg. Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation

2 INVITATION TO ATTEND Dear Development Professional The Global Invest Group is pleased to have provided an annual platform where both the public and private sectors took part in conversations that address the challenges faced in the global economy. The group hereby extends an invitation to you to attend this event scheduled to take place on the 20 & 21 April, in Sandton, Johannesburg (South Africa). Based on research done, cases and lessons of experience, we are delighted to announce the 2nd Annual Africa Enterprise Development and entrepreneurship investment Agenda to be hosted in Sandton Johanesburg. This event will be under the theme Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation. This is designed to bring together socio-economic development professionals, transformation professionals, procurement professional, enterprise development professionals, Investors, funders and government involved in enterprise and entrepreneurship projects. The idea is to discuss issues of Enterprise development on how it can work for our economy to ensure job creation, skills development, and economic transformation. PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS We look forward to your participation. Calisto Kondowe Senior Analyst Global Industries & Markets / Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation 1

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The focus of the governments globally has been centered on eliminating poverty, reduce inequality, support small enterprises, promote job creation and foster economic growth. In order to meet this goal, the understanding and conceptualization as well as practice of enterprise development, supplier development and transformation needs to be taken to the next level. These practices also need to factor the issues of localisation, in other words keeping skills and money within local communities. For this to be achieved Corporate South Africa plays a critical role in transformation and initiatives such as Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) are key in driving sustainable and commercially viable local development. Global economic policies have shifted towards supporting enterprise development, entrepreneurship and small to medium enterprises. It has long been established that if Africa is serious about economic growth and reducing the rising unemployment, governments will have to take real steps to improve the climate for entrepreneurs. In this regard procurement becomes important tool for achieving economic growth, social and other objectives that leads to meaningful participation in the economy to achieve sustainable development and general prosperity. At its heart, ESD and ED is about leveraging procurement spending to promote skills development and job creation. Although this topic is high on the national agenda, it is often difficult to implement effectively at an organisational level. Small black-owned suppliers face a number of challenges, including insufficient skills, and for start-up organisations, a lack of track record. Funding can also be an issue, as these organisations do not have the capital available that their larger counterparts have. In order to effectively assist these companies and the economy as a whole, enterprises need to take a multi-faceted approach that ensures growth whilst providing skills transfer, helping to achieve sustainability, skills development, employment and job creation. This year s event will be cornerstone for practitioners to discuss these critical issues in a bid to find solutions and create ED and ESD strategies that work towards transformation of our economy beyond compliance issues. Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation 2

4 STRATEGIC REASONS TO ATTEND The Event focuses on showcasing best ESD and ED projects examples of good practice adopted by successful brands. Get informed on future trends and looming opportunities in ED and ESD space Know the winning strategies in current economic conditions: New realities and new ideas Be informed about new legislative measures impacting ESD and ED in the region Learn about new technologies and innovations changing the industry and so much more See how you can play a key role in the future of your business in the ESD and ED space: Adopt cutting-edge leadership skills, manage sustainable change, lead winning growth strategy, transform and shape the future of the Business. This highly interactive and full of content Day will deliver intensive learning and highly enjoyable experience The different speaking formats will give attendees a range of different sessions to choose from. These include a range of different formats such as Case Studies, highly intensive Fire Learning sessions, and Q&As. Great Opportunity to share experiences, network and meet your peers in the region. Gain Strategic Insight into the Future of the ESD and ED in Africa and other High Growth Markets: Way forward in promoting entrepreneurship in Africa Fostering entrepreneurship culture and increasing the enterprise creation rate Establish a dedicated network of SMME finance Create demand for Small Enterprise products and services Strengthening local network for small business development support services Improving small enterprise competencies and delivery capacity Strengthening Enterprise Networks Providing necessary support incentives Improving regulatory environment Entrepreneurship and small business research KEY DISCUSSIONS WILL BE ON Skills development and enterprise development challenges and opportunities Funding and the policy environment Affirmative procurement and localization strategies Youth Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Development Targets Collaborative and partnerships for improved enterprise development practice Localisation and Enterprise and supplier Development Collaboration for effective enterprise development Youth, women and rural enterprise development Transformation, compliance and codes of good practice Barriers to small business growth, enterprise development and entrepreneurship Rural development and small business development Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation 3

5 OUR 2016 SPEAKER PANNEL INCLUDE: Khanyisile Kweyama Chief Executive Officer: Business Unity South Africa Nonkululeko Gobodo Chief Executive Officer: Nonkululeko Leadership Consulting. Morris Ondiek Youth Enterprise Development Fund: Head Enterprise Development. KENYA Khathutshelo Ramukumba National Youth Development Agency: CEO. South Africa Nomvula Makgotlho Chief Director Market Access: Department of Small Business Development: South Africa Dr. Lungile Bhengu Non-Executive Director: Development Bank of Southern Africa Markus Gschwari Accenture Strategy: Managing Director: South Africa Sibongile Shongwe Group Procurement Manager: Airports Company of South Africa Hlengiwe Makhathini Divisional Executive: Venture Capital & Corporate Finance: National Empowerment Fund : SA Dr. Tebogo T. K. Matome Local Enterprise Authority: CEO: Botswana Daniel Hatfield Edge Growth: Managing Director: South Africa Mmadiboka Chokoe Executive Manager Enterprise & Supplier Development: Transnet SOC Ltd South Africa Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation 4

6 Chaba Mokuku Project Manager Ministry of Trade and Industry Lesotho Masego Khutsoane Reserve Bank: Customer Relationship Manager. SA Thakhani Makuvha Small Enterprise Finance Agency: CEO: South Africa Poobie Pillay Group Transformation Executive: Aveng Group: South Africa Gordon Reid Group Procurement Manager Sun International: SA Sisa Ntshona President: Enterprise Development Council of South Africa (EDCSA) SA Mmatshepo Rasebopye Director: Supply Chain Management Department Of Labour: SA Setlogane Manchidi Investec: Head Group Transformation. SA Gary Joseph CEO: South African Supplier Diversity Council (SASDC): South Africa Tsépiso Makgothi Department of Trade and Industry: Chief Director Strategic Partnerships. Catherine Wijnberg Fetola: Founder and Director. SA Tandiswa Kankqu KZN Treasury: General Manager PPP Unit. SA Robert Masambo Mpumalanga Treasury: Provincial Supply Chain Management. Transformation for Economic Growth: Skills development and job creation 5

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8 3rd Annual Africa Enterprise Development & Entrepreneurship Investment Agenda, April, Sandton, Johannesburg TRANSFORMATION FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION