Econothon: The Future of Work in South Africa
Date: Thurs 25 July 25, 2019
Time: 10:00 – 12:30 am
Venue: World Bank Pretoria Office
442 Rodericks Road; Lynnwood.
Please join us for a discussion on the Future of Work and in South Africa.
Overview:
The objective of this Econothon, is to engage on key development challenges, under the theme Achieving Development Breakthroughs. It is also to exchange views on how evidence-based research can enhance reform and to showcase the WBG’s economic expertise and its unique role in addressing global development.
The program:
The program will involve connecting to World Bank Live broadcast from Accra on the future of Work in Africa for a regional perspective.
Co-hosts:
World Bank Country Director, Paul Noumba Um andDirector and Head of School of Public Management and Administration at the University of Pretoria, Prof Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu.
RSVP with Edzai Zvobwo at the following email address: edzai@tedsf.org
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