Durban Chamber in partnership with Durban Global Shapers Launches Interactive Platform with the World Economic Forum 2015

Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to announce that it will be facilitating for its members, live interactive sessions with the World Economic Forum in Cape Town via live podcast and televised sessions. We are in partnership with the Durban Global Shapers Community to assist the business community in Durban connect with the World Economic Forum as it happens in Cape Town. Saving you money, keeping you connected and at the centre of Global events.

Leading up to the World Economic Forum in Africa, @durbanchamber is hosting a Twitter chat with @NathiMbele and @MsNtuli â€" Durban Global Shapers that will be representing the Durban Chamber of Commerce at the World Economic Forum. Our two members will be the platform which the rest of the Durban Business community can use to interact in real time with the World Economic Forum in Cape Town.

All you have to do is use the hash tag #AskDurbanChamberWEF on twitter to ask your questions on issues concerning Africa’s growth prospects and the importance of regional integration. Below we have a short listing of some of the sessions which the Durban Chamber will be facilitating interaction with our local Business community.

1. Informal Is the New Normal
How can Africa alleviate youth unemployment by addressing the informal sector?

2. Building Resilience to Global Risks
How can African businesses and governments build resilience to systemic shocks?

3. Make or Break: Leapfrogging to Africa’s Digital Future
How can Africa seize the opportunity to digitize its industries and organisations?

4. Industrializing Africa
What it driving manufacturing growth in Africa?

5. Catalysing Capital for Africa
How can we finance inclusive growth and prosperity in Africa?

6. Launching the Blue economy
Africa’s water bodies comprising its blue economy are three times the size of its land mass. What actions are needed to drive the sustainable management of the oceans, seas and lakes?

7. The Future of Water
Over 358 million people in Africa live without access to water, and climate change is exacerbating the crisis. How can Africa’s leaders mitigate the risks?

8. Closing the economic equality gap
How can increased women economic participation accelerate sustainable development?

9. Harnessing Africa’s biggest resource
By 2050, Africa’s population will double. How can the continent capitalize on its biggest resource, its people?

10. The Future of Trade
How will Africa grow its share of global trade over the next 25 years?

Visit the Durban Chamber of Commerce website for more information: www.corebusiness.co.za
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Released by: Dumile Cele  â€" CEO of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Zeph Ndlovu â€" President of Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry

For enquiries contact Justice Matarutse: matarutsej@durbanchamber.co.za