The 13th Rural Development Conference for Africa brings together different perspectives on sustainable rural development from South Africa and elsewhere the Continent. It provides a platform through which professionals can share, debate, and refine rural development concepts for implementation in new locations and economies. The intent is to better position participants for the pursuit of innovative rural interventions.
The Conference event will present new ideas and innovations in rural development. This includes repositioning rural economies as investment hubs, through the development of a circular economy, renewable energy, and rural entrepreneurs.
We hope to see you there!
Chairperson | National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL)
Deputy Chairperson | Free State Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders
Principal - Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute | President of the South African Veterinary Council
Chief Executive Officer | AgriBusiness Development Agency
Chief Executive Officer | Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency
Executive Director | Operations
Sector Head Agriculture| Absa Corporate and Investment Bank
CEO | Zimile Consulting Engineers
Managing Director | Peikko South Africa
07:00-08:30 Registration and networking
08:45 Opening remarks from the chairperson
09:00 Kgosi Thabo Milton Seatlholo, Rapulana! | Chairperson | National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL)
Topic: Rural entrepreneurship and SMMEs as economic drivers
09:40 Siyabonga Mazibuko | Chief Executive Officer | Agribusiness Development Agency
Topic: Transforming the rural economy as part of a post Covid-19 strategy
10:20 Networking tea break (30 Mins)
10:50 Siyabonga Mbambo | Executive Director: Operations | National Youth Development Agency
Topic: TBC
11:30 Ayanda Gqoboka | Chief Executive Officer | Joe Gqabi Economic Development Agency
Topic: TBC
12:00 Roux Wildenboer| Sector Head Agriculture| Absa Corporate and Investment Bank
Topic: TBC
12:30 Shawn Gama | Chief Executive Officer | Zimile Consulting Engineers
Topic: Enhancing innovation, technology, and creativity in rural development
13:00-1400 Networking Lunch
14:00 Afternoon Panel Session
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
Networking Tea Break: End of Day 1
08:45 Opening remarks from the chairperson
09:00 Kgosi Gaboilelwe Moroka | Deputy Chairperson | Free State Provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San leaders
Topic: Repositioning rural areas as investment opportunities
09:40 TBC
10:20 Networking tea break (30 Mins)
10:50 Dr Nandipha Toyota Ndudane | Principal – Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute (DRDAR) | President of the South African Veterinary Council
Topic: The future of rural paravet (focusing on the changed legislation landscape)
11:30 Daniel Petrov | Managing Director | Peikko South Africa
Topic: Enhancing quality and durability of rural infrastructure using innovative construction solutions saving time and money
12:00 TBC
12:30 TBC
13:00-14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Session
15:00 Closing Remarks from Chairperson
Networking Tea Break: End of Conference
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed exclude VAT.
The Conference targets participants from the following industries, among others:
Rural development professionals/practitioners, Rural facing businesses, Mining houses, Rural/traditional leaders, Government representatives, Civil society – NGOs, advocacy groups, Innovators and entrepreneurs, Academia
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