G20
South Africa urged to adopt We-Finance codes for women entrepreneurs
The G20 Empower Alliance is pushing for South Africa to adopt the World Bank's We-Finance Codes to improve financial access for women entrepreneurs. These voluntary principles aim to address a global $1.7-trillion financing gap faced by women-led businesses. An August event in South Africa highlighted growing interest among financial institutions and policymakers.
South Africa pushes priorities ahead of G20 summit
With one month until it hosts the first G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil, South Africa is advocating for debt sustainability, green financing, and disaster response. The country, under its G20 Presidency theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability, has convened 120 out of 132 planned meetings to address global challenges.