GTAC Weekly Webinars
The aim of the GTAC weekly webinar series is to share knowledge and have robust discussions on a number of broad themes such as strategic projects and initiatives by GTAC, strategic outcomes of government, public sector administration and policy analysis, global events, major social issues and so much more…
The Topic this week is…
“Using Africa’s precious innovation capacity to Bee-Watcher-Watch”
Are we truly tapping into the potential of Africa’s best innovators? In a thought-provoking article by Geci Karuri-Sebina and Amy Mutua, they factually and metaphorically illustrate how a majority of Africa’s civic tech initiatives (which are mainly concentrated in Southern Africa) are focused on monitoring government accountability and effectiveness.
Meanwhile, pressing real-life challenges like energy, food security, health, and climate take a back seat.
Come join us this Friday as Ms Geci Karuri-Sebina (Associate Professor at the Wits School of Governance) and Ms Amy Mutua (Researcher at the Wits School of Governance) share insights on the importance of shifting our focus on all sides (governments, funders, and innovators).
Hope to see you there!
Date: Friday, 21 July 2023
Time: 14:00 to 15:00
Webinar link: Click here to join the meeting (Microsoft Teams)
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Upcoming Webinars
Quarter 4
| Date | Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 20 – Jan | Good Practice Guideline on the Implementation of Smallholder and Emerging Farmer Support Initiatives | Danie Swart (Jobs Fund) Nkgasha Tema (Jobs Fund) Sonkho Phiri (Jobs Fund) |
| 03 – Feb | A Transnet perspective on logistics challenges that SA currently faces | Nontokozo Hadebe (Transnet Group) |
| 10 – Feb | Showcasing the Infrastructure Fund (IF) | Tshiphiri Muedi (Infrastructure Fund) |
| 17 – Feb | The Implementation of Effective Blended Finance Support Programmes for SMMEs: Lessons from the Jobs Fund | Nazeem Hendricks (Jobs Fund) Evelyn Leopold George (Jobs Fund) Ben Kasimukire (Jobs Fund) |
| 03 – Mar | Sustainability within Healthcare | Martjie Cloete (Western Cape Government’s Department of Health) |
| 10 – Mar | Finding solutions to challenges in the Water Sector | Mr Vivek Kasseepursad (Director: Capital Projects Appraisal Unit) |
| 17 – Mar | SMME Development in the Informal Economy: Lessons from the Jobs Fund | Jobs Fund team A2PAY Project Preparation Trust |
| 24 – Mar | Challenges and Opportunities in Strengthening the South African Centre of Government | Dr Li Pernegger and Mr Corrie Smit (GTAC Long Term Advisors) |
| 31 – Mar | Covid19 Country Report 2nd edition: Government leadership & governance and legal & regulatory responses | Prof Bernd Rosenkranz (President of Fundisa African Academy of Medicines Development and Professor Emeritus, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Stellenbosch University) Prof Babette Rabie (School of Public Leadership, Stellenbosch University) Dr Marietjie Botes (Center of Medical Ethics and Law, Stellenbosch University) |
| 10 – May | The launch of the Source Platform | Mr Boitumelo Mashilo (Head of Capital Projects Appraisal Unit in GTAC ) Mr Christophe Dossarps (CEO of the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation (SIF)) |
| 19 – May | Covid-19 Country Report 2nd Edition: Chapter 1 – International Cooperation and Trade | Prof. Suzy Graham (Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg) Prof. Victoria Graham (Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria) Mr Mancha Johannes Sekgololo (Doctoral candidate in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg) Dr Marcel Nagar (Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of Johannesburg) |
Quarter 3
| Date | Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 07 – Oct | A Trip to School – Assessment of the Efficient Implementation of Scholar Transport Programme in the Eastern Cape | Jamie de Jager |
| 14 – Oct | NO WEBINAR THIS WEEK | |
| 21 – Oct | SANSA Space Infrastructure Hub – feasibility study for a bankable project | Michael Acres / Andreas Bertoldi |
| 28 – Oct | Reviewing the availability and the efficient and effective provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the Department of Health | Mehleli Mpofu |
| 04 – Nov | PPP Review and regulatory change | Dorcas Kayo |
| 11 – Nov | Building the Capacity of the South African Primary Healthcare Sector through Social Franchising | Hilton Sarukunda (Jobs Fund) Linda Toussaint (Unjani Clinics) |
| 18 – Nov | NO WEBINAR THIS WEEK | |
| 25 – Nov | FINAL WEBINAR FOR 2022: Contract Management Frameworks | Mehleli Mpofu |
Quarter 2
| Date | Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Jul | Unpacking the Risks Associated With Mega Infrastructure Projects | Bruce Dzenga |
| 08-Jul | Schools Project: Programme to replace asbestos schools, mobile schools using PPP procurement | Pontsho Nchodu |
| 15-Jul | A spending review on school infrastructure in the Eastern Cape | Amanda Jitsing |
| 22-Jul | Technical support to Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality for the implementation of its Growth and Development Strategy | Emmanuelle Gille/ Andrew Murray |
| 29-Jul | Project Preparation Facility | Strover Maganedisa |
| 05-Aug | A spending review on the Energy Efficiency Demand Side Management Grant (EEDMS) | Karen Hague/Shaun Collins |
| 12-Aug | Department of Home Affairs: Six main ports to be targeted for infrastructure improvement. A redevelopment master plan for these ports must be developed and a suitable funding model identified. | Rathipe Nthite |
| 19-Aug | Technical advisory support to the UIF to assist with the resolution of the key constraints that are holding back the payment of the Covid-19 TERS | Dhiresh Ramklass |
| 26-Aug | Determining an appropriate corporate and organisational form for the National Disaster Management Centre based on the situational and options analysis | Sipho Dayel |
| 02-Sep | Planning, design, and construction of township services at Salvokop Precinct in preparation for four National Departments Office Accommodation PPP projects | Nonhlanhla Mtshali |
| 09-Sep | BPO Sector Overview – Lessons from CCI | Monray Hardnick (Jobs Fund) Gladwyn Leeuw (CCI) Anusha Ramraj (CCI) |
| 16-Sep | Your heritage, Our Culture – Streamlining and Strengthening of heritage management institutions | Nkosana Mpafa/ Amanda Jitsing |
| 23-Sep | Is there room for efficiencies at National level: Analysis of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) | Desire Mathibe/ Pebetse Maleka |
| 30-Sept | Healthy finances at municipal level = Happy communities! What does it take? | Matt Glasser |
Quarter 1
| Date | Topics | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar | Institutional arrangements for the District Development Model (DDM) | Li Pernegger |
| 01-Apr | DPWI Integrated Resource Efficiency Programme | Will Bautista |
| 08-Apr | ICT in Government – Are we an e-Government, or just government? -Ctrl+Alt+Delete” SA’s digital gap | Shaneel Ragoo |
| 22-Apr | Diagnostic Review of the Capacity Building System for Local Government | Li Pernegger/ Tracy Ledger |
| 29-Apr | Performance monitoring and Evaluation (PME) and Contract Management support of PPPs in South Africa | Sithembiso Mkhwanazi |
| 06-May | Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Spending on ICT in the Eastern Cape | Daniel Makoni |
| 13-May | Public Entities review and rationalisation for the North-West Provincial Treasury (NWPT) | Dhiresh Ramklass/ Antony Altbeker |
| 20-May | Planning for Economic Infrastructure for water treatment and reuse – a Local Government Perspective | Themba Mdletshe |
| 27-May | Costing ICT Services in the Police Services Group: SAPS, IPID and CSPS | Velisubuhle Buti |
| 03-Jun | The function shift of Early Childhood Development from the Department of Social Development to the Department of Basic Education | Bangani Ngeleza |
| 10-Jun | Kopanong office precinct: Providing a good working environment for Gauteng Provincial Government officials | Xola Ngamlana |
| 24-Jun | Technical assistance in soliciting private sector investment to boost tourism development in the Nature Conservation Space” | Lindokuhle Hlatshwayo |