Government welcomes the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) decision to once again entrust South Africa with hosting the WEF Africa Summit in 2027.
Following the successful hosting of the recent G20 Summit, the decision affirms South Africa’s ability to host large-scale, complex international events in a safe, efficient and professional manner. The selection also reflects confidence in South Africa’s institutional strength, infrastructure readiness and commitment to multilateral dialogue.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027
Speaking at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Lamola said that as Africa’s most industrialised economy and a key voice of the Global South, South Africa is uniquely positioned to convene global leaders to advance collective solutions to pressing global challenges
“South Africa’s leadership in climate diplomacy, renewable energy transition, digital transformation, and regional integration align closely to the World Economic Forum’s mission to improve the state of our world,” the Minister said.
Hosting the WEF Africa Summit will provide a significant boost to the tourism sector, support economic growth, and create opportunities for job creation across hospitality, transport, logistics and related value chains. The Summit will also position the country as a gateway to investment and trade on the African continent.
The WEF Africa Summit last took place more than seven years ago in Cape Town. Its return to South Africa provides a strategic platform to advance continental cooperation, promote inclusive growth, and highlight progress on key reforms.
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