South Africa’s Government of National Unity – Challenges and Opportunities

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Date, Location: December 9, 2024 (New York, NY)  

Speakers:  

  • Ann Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director, Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) 
  • William Easterly, Professor of Economics at New York University and Co-director of the NYU Development Research Institute (Moderator) 

Overview: Since the announcement of the South African Government of National Unity (GNU), there have been mixed feelings in and outside the country. To ensure success, it is crucial to understand the challenges and opportunities this presents. Ann Bernstein, founder and executive director of the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE), South Africa’s leading development think tank will be sharing the challenges and opportunities of South Africa’s government of national unity. 

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