Yesterday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland, Brand South Africa brought together senior leaders from the world of politics, economics and international development to explore how to galvanise and sustain leadership in the private and public sectors to support regional economic integration. Infrastructure development, youth engagement and entrepreneurship, and increased political will as key drivers for future growth were the key themes to emerge. Co-hosted by Africa investor (Ai), a leading international investment research and communications group, the Briefing was opened with a keynote speech from South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan who noted the need for the continent to take advantage of having a market of one billion people and some of the world’s fastest growing economies, and become a more effective voice on the global stage.

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