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*New webinar* – Join us for our webinar on 4 April in which we will examine the likely outcomes of South Africa’s upcoming and most consequential election since the end of apartheid. 👉 How will the vote affect business operations in the country amid economic stagnation? 👉 And will the new government be able to contend with worsening insecurity? Bringing together specialists from the FiscalNote Global Intelligence brands – Oxford Analytica, Dragonfly and FrontierView – we will consider the prospects for a potentially fragile coalition government, and its ability to manage the economy, energy crisis and social stability. Find out more and register your attendance now: https://lnkd.in/eh6rKEak #southafrica #southafricaelection #ANC #geopolitics #riskmanagement

*New webinar* – join us for our webinar on 4 April in which we will examine the likely outcomes of South Africa’s upcoming and most consequential election since the end of apartheid. 👉 How will the vote affect business operations in the country amid economic stagnation? 👉 And will the new government be able to contend with worsening insecurity? Bringing together specialists from the FiscalNote Global Intelligence brands – FrontierView, Dragonfly and Oxford Analytica – we will consider the prospects for a potentially fragile coalition government, and its ability to manage the economy, energy crisis and social stability. Find out more and register your attendance now: https://lnkd.in/eh6rKEak #southafrica #southafricaelection #ANC #geopolitics #riskmanagement

This week we were joined by Gabrielle Reid, Associate Director, Strategic Intelligence at S-RM, Kuseni Dlamini, Chairman at Aspen Pharma Group, Mali Aurelien, Senior Analytical Advisor – Africa at Moody's Ratings, Junior John Ngulube, Chairman at Marsh South Africa and Nicky Weimar, Chief Economist at Nedbank for a webinar on, ‘Charting the Course: South Africa’s Political Landscape in 2024 & Beyond’. 30 years on from the inauguration of the country’s democracy, this year’s general election in South Africa represents a landmark moment for the country, with the possibility of the African National Congress not maintaining its majority for the first time since 1994. Some of the key takeaways from the discussion include: - Mali Aurelien highlighted the obstacles associated with South Africa’s credit rating, which is currently at its lowest point in 15 years, presenting challenges for the incumbent government,social risks, weakened public finance and high debt servicing costs will make it challenging to maintain strong levels of capital inflows. - Junior John Ngulube discussed how business strategy is built on certainty, and the risk of change is what companies across South Africa are concerning themselves with. This, however, presents opportunities for growth and effective policy reform. - Kuseni Dlamini highlighted the positive signs emerging in South Africa’s business landscape ahead of the election, emphasizing the work that the private sector is doing with the government, citing improved energy security as an example. The population is increasingly demanding more of its government, which is a sign of a maturing democracy. - Nicky Weimar warned businesses to brace themselves for a high degree of uncertainty. She continued by saying that increased political competition is a positive sign, however it needs to result in increased accountability and improved policy reform to empower the most vulnerable across the country. We would like to thank our speakers for their insights, as well as those who joined us for the session. If you would like to watch the full recording, click here: https://lnkd.in/dHgs3PB7 #SouthAfrica #Elections #Trade #Investment

Politics' role is to facilitate such that businesses can be succesful (and sustainable please). Quite the balancing act though between safeguarding fair competition and supporting EU competitiveness on the global market.

"As a way of charting the future from the current situation we are facing, I welcome all the leaders here and all other stakeholders working together for us to address the current economic situation through a broad-based political arrangement and to rally the country forward," Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4Ee6Nwz

👉Long-term reform or short-term relief? 🇪🇺 Our 10th research paper is out on the implementation of EU's recovery fund #RRF by member states in response to the #covid19pandemic. Read about the political dynamics by Daniele Caramani and Lorenzo Cicchi from the European University Institute 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWqT4pZ7 #pandemicpolitics #regroup #horizonEU #horizoneurope #covid19research #pandemicgovernance #nextgenerationeu #pandemicrecovery #pandemicgovernance

Interesting read if you have a keen interest in politics and economics.

Public dissatisfaction with public services will intensify across Europe in 2024 as governments struggle to make improvements. Read more about the political outlook in our latest report: http://econgrp.co/5O

Slow down your scrolling, this research by Jorge Matilla on roadblock politics will have you come to a standstill! 🚧 Part Four of the #RoadblocksAndRevenues series published together with DIIS - Danish Institute for International Studies and the International Centre for Tax and Development, this paper examines how Colombia-Venezuela tensions from 2015 to 2023 spurred a complex political economy of smuggling. Gain insights into how these interactions reshaped regional dynamics and governance strategies by following the link: https://bit.ly/3xOT7LV

Check out our latest blog post discussing the recent developments in the Middle East. The post provides valuable insights into the current political situation and its impact on the region. Stay informed and read the full article here: https://ift.tt/Omsp5HJ