The National School of Government (NSG) will host the Economic Governance School (EGS) programme this week for public sector leaders and policymakers from South Africa and across the African continent.
Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi will, officially open the programme, which will run on Monday and conclude on Friday in Centurion.
The programme provides an opportunity for participants to deliberate on critical issues shaping economic governance in South Africa and the rest of the continent.
Launched in 2020, the annual programme is aimed at public sector leaders across the African continent. Over the years, it has attracted ministers, deputy ministers, heads of departments and leaders of public institutions from across Africa.
“The 2026 high-level five-day executive programme will bring together senior public sector leaders, policymakers, academics and industry experts from South Africa, Malawi, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Burundi and Nigeria. The week-long deliberations and site visits will promote effective planning and responses to economic, technological and geopolitical challenges,” the Department of Public Service and Administration said in a statement.
The 2026 programme is being held under the theme: “Strengthening Adaptive State Capability for Inclusive Growth in an Era of Global Disruptions.”
The programme will also provide a platform for strategic leadership development, knowledge exchange and partnership building.
Programme outline
Discussions will focus on inclusive economic growth, industrialisation and regional integration.
“Participants will explore opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), infrastructure-led development and strategies for strengthening regional value chains. A central theme of the programme will be revenue mobilisation, fiscal sustainability and development financing.
“Participants will examine global economic trends, innovative financing models, and approaches to strengthening fiscal resilience and public-sector financial management,” the department said.
Recognising the transformative effect of technology on governance, the programme will dedicate a full day to discussions on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and innovation in the public sector.
Throughout the week, delegates will participate in working groups, panel discussions and collaborative learning sessions designed to encourage knowledge exchange and practical problem-solving. – SAnews.gov.za
Source: Original report at SAnews.gov.za.
