South Africa to Host G20 Financial Inclusion Conference

Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Technical Meeting in May 2025- Everything You Need To Know

Sun City set to welcome global leaders, policymakers, and change-makers for financial inclusion and women empowerment dialogue. The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is in partnership with the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Centre for Entrepreneurship Development. They will host two high-profile G20 events in Sun City, North West Province, this May. The events are poised to place South Africa at the forefront of global discussions on financial inclusion and women’s empowerment. They will also align with the G20’s broader agenda of fostering inclusive, resilient, and equitable economies.

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The two events include:

• Financial Inclusion Conference: 6–7 May 2025
• 2nd Technical Meeting on the Empowerment of Women Working Group: 8–9 May 2025

These back-to-back gatherings will draw a diverse range of participants. These include G20 member states, international organizations, development agencies, civil society groups, and media representatives.

What the G20 Financial Inclusion Conference Aims to Achieve

The Financial Inclusion Conference will serve as a platform for dialogue and action among global stakeholders committed to creating financial systems that serve all members of society, especially the marginalized.

Key themes that will be addressed include:

• Access to digital financial services for women, youth, and persons with disabilities
• Innovative financing solutions for small businesses and start-ups
• Public-private partnerships that support inclusive economic growth
• Policy frameworks that enable financial access and equity

As financial systems evolve globally, digital transformation and access to capital remain key barriers for vulnerable groups. South Africa, through its leadership in the G20 Women Working Group, aims to present and discuss best practices that can be replicated or scaled in other emerging economies.

Financial Inclusion: Women Empowerment in the Spotlight

The 2nd Technical Meeting on the Empowerment of Women Working Group, taking place on 8–9 May, will focus on the advancement of gender equality and economic empowerment of women in all sectors of society.

Topics on the agenda include:

• Closing the gender pay gap
• Promoting female entrepreneurship
• Increasing women’s participation in STEM and innovation
• Strengthening legal and policy frameworks for gender equality
• Addressing unpaid care work and gender-based violence

This meeting builds on the work done during the previous G20 Women Empowerment Working Group meetings, and it will yield a set of strategic outcomes that can inform G20 leaders’ policy decisions.

Media Participation and Registration Details

To ensure comprehensive media coverage, journalists and news editors interested in attending these landmark events are invited to register for accreditation by Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at 16:00.

Registration link:
Click here to register

For RSVP and logistical enquiries, media professionals can reach out to:
Ms. Jenny Segone
📱 Cell: +27 71 607 8194

A Moment for South Africa to Lead

These events mark a significant opportunity for South Africa to influence global discourse on economic inclusion and gender equality. By hosting these strategic G20 gatherings, the DWYPD reiterates the nation’s commitment to advancing inclusive development, social equity, and sustainable growth.

Mr. Cassius Selala, Head of Communications at the DWYPD, encourages media and stakeholders to support the conference and technical meeting, stating, “This is a proud moment for South Africa to facilitate impactful global collaboration. We call on the media to play their vital role in amplifying these conversations and shaping public awareness.”

For media enquiries, contact:
Mr. Cassius Selala
📞 Tel: 060 534 0672
📧 Email: [email protected]

As global attention turns to Sun City this May, all eyes will be on the discussions and strategies that emerge from these key G20 meetings. South Africa stands ready to lead the charge toward inclusive financial systems and a future where gender equality is a reality, not a goal.