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\u2019s broader agenda of fostering inclusive, resilient, and equitable economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ALSO READ: Gauteng Health Department Launches African Vaccination Week 2025 in Soweto.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The two events include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key themes that will be addressed include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2nd Technical Meeting on the Empowerment of Women Working Group, taking place on 8\u20139 May, will focus on the advancement of gender equality and economic empowerment of women in all sectors of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Topics on the agenda include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019 policy decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration link<\/strong>: For RSVP and logistical enquiries, media professionals can reach out to: 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\u2019s commitment to advancing inclusive development, social equity, and sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr. Cassius Selala, Head of Communications at the DWYPD, encourages media and stakeholders to support the conference and technical meeting, stating, \u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For media enquiries, contact:\n
What the G20 Financial Inclusion Conference Aims to Achieve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Financial Inclusion: Women Empowerment in the Spotlight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ms. Jenny Segone<\/strong>
\ud83d\udcf1 Cell: +27 71 607 8194<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Moment for South Africa to Lead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Cassius Selala<\/strong>
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