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Date: 16 August 2023
Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre
Bridging the Gap: Fostering Public-Private Cooperation
This one-day event, under the theme Uniting Public and Private Sectors for the Empowerment of South Africa’s Defence and Security Sectors, aims to bring together key stakeholders from government entities, the defence and security industry, private funding institutions and academic and research institutions to explore PPP opportunities and discuss strategies to strengthen South Africa’s defence and security capabilities.
PPPs are a commonly utilised mechanism by government, combining the Public and private sectors for the purpose of delivering a project or service traditionally provided by the public sector to incentivize the private sector to deliver projects on time and within budget. PPPs are also used as a means of introducing private sector technology and innovation in providing better public services through improved operational efficiency. Based on the 3 pillars of governance, institutions and capacity, the main priority is to now extend the PPPs concept towards the consideration of and implementation by the security cluster and defence space.
This event, in addition to exploring the in-depth implementation process of defence and security customized PPP, also seeks to address how public and private sectors work together to solve the current challenges in the defence and security space. Participants will engage on how the industry can help the Security Cluster come up with innovative solutions to its challenges, including providing security equipment and services in times of budget constraints.
We are committed to delivering an exceptional event that fosters cooperation, drives innovation, and strengthens South Africa’s defence capabilities.
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Many of South Africa’s current problems in the defence and security environments could have been avoided if proper and effective investments had been made over the past ten to fifteen years in the research and development of key technologies. It is therefore critical not to repeat the mistakes of the past and makes those investments The post Missed opportunities haunt SA’s defence sector: Radical R&D shift needed appeared first on defenceWeb.
In an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving security threats, public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a powerful tool to strengthen South Africa’s defence and security capabilities, Milkor believes. Speaking at the Public-Private Partnerships for Defence and Security (PPP) 2025 Conference in Pretoria on 7 March, Daniel du Plessis, Milkor’s Head of Business Development The post From UAVs to knowledge transfer: Milkor highlights PPP benefits appeared first on defenceWeb.
As South Africa navigates a new era of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in defence and security, the adoption of a tailored and fit-for-purpose PPP model is critical to addressing the country’s unique challenges and opportunities. Ratilal Rowji, CEO of Global Command and Control Technologies (GC2T), highlighted this need during the 2025 Public-Private Partnerships for Defence and The post Fit-for-purpose PPPs can bolster South Africa’s defence capabilities appeared first on defenceWeb.
In recent years, the landscape of conflict in Africa has shifted from traditional wars between states to internal conflicts involving increasingly sophisticated non-state armed actors. This transformation was the subject of a panel discussion at the recent Public-Private Partnerships for Defence and Security Conference hosted by the Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries Association (AMD) of The post The evolving role of PPPs in peacekeeping and security in Africa appeared first on defenceWeb.
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Public Private Growth Initiative (PPGI) in advancing the relationship between government and private sector
Roelf Meyer is a lawyer and former South African politician known for his key role in ending apartheid. He served as Chief Negotiator for the National Party Government and worked alongside Cyril Ramaphosa of the ANC to achieve the first democratic elections in 1994.
Meyer has since become an influential peace process advisor, serving in various conflict areas worldwide. He is currently a director at the In Transformation Initiative, a South African-based institution focusing on facilitation and advisory work.
Date: 16 August 2023
Conference: 08:45 – 17:00
Cocktail: 17:00
Venue CSIR International Convention Centre
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