South Africa will host a special World Economic Forum Summit in 2027, marking a major milestone for the continent and the Global South.
Announced by International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola at Davos, the decision recognises Africa’s most industrialised economy as a strategic convenor of global leaders tackling shared economic and geopolitical challenges and development priorities.
“South Africa's leadership in climate diplomacy, renewable energy transition, digital transformation, and regional integration align closely to the World Economic Forum's mission to improve the state of our world,” the Minister said.