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Think Tanks in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Think Tanks sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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South African Institute Of International Affairs Saiia
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent public policy think tank advancing a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa. Our goal is to advance a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa. For nearly a century, SAIIA has been a trusted source of knowledge and analysis, empowering decision-makers at the local, regional and global levels. We drive impact through the following activities- Amplifying African knowledge: We generate high-quality, peer-reviewed research and analysis, ensuring that African perspectives and solutions shape continental and global debates. Our work elevates crucial African priorities in key international forums like the G20, BRICS, and the WTO- Multi-stakeholder engagement: By actively engaging with governments, civil society, the business community, media and academia, we explore impactful solutions and shape public debate. We regularly host high-profile speakers and diverse audiences for impactful dialogues on critical global issues- Youth empowerment: The longstanding Youth@SAIIA programme equips young people with the skills and knowledge to become active participants in international relations and public policy. We are shaping a future in which young people are empowered to drive positive change- Mentorship and training: Our annual scholarship programme, currently in its 26th year, cultivates the next generation of scholars and think tankers by provides hands-on research training and publishing opportunities.
51 to 200 staff
Afrobarometer
Afrobarometer is a pan-African, non-partisan research network that conducts public attitude surveys on democracy, governance, economic conditions, and related issues in more than 35 countries in Africa. It is a network of researchers who do scientific citizen-attitude surveys aimed at ensuring that people's views inform the decisions of policy-makers, academics, activists and others. The project was launched in by three African professors, and now covers 35 countries. The network is managed by the Center for Democratic Development in Ghana, the Institute for Development studies at the University of Nairobi, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
11 to 50 staff
Institute For Justice And Reconciliation Ijr
The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) was launched in the year in the aftermath of South Africa´s Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The aim was to ensure that lessons learnt from South Africa´s transition from apartheid to democracy were taken into account as the nation moved ahead. Today, the Institute helps to build fair, democratic and inclusive societies in Africa through carefully selected engagements and interventions. With uncompromising excellence at the core of its work, IJR has earned a reputation for high-quality research, bold policy suggestions, and reconciliation work with impact on the ground. IJR employs a diverse and professional staff. Archbishop Desmond Tutu is the Institute's longstanding patron. The organisation has a well-established track record of sound corporate governance, and has enjoyed steady growth over the past decade.
11 to 50 staff
African Circular Economy Network Acen
The African Circular Economy Network (ACEN) is a registered Non-Profit Organisation in South Africa (195-590 NPO). The VISION is to build a restorative African economy that generates well-being and prosperity inclusive of all its people through new forms of economic production and consumption which maintain and regenerate its environmental resources. How? Through Research The research activities of the ACEN will investigate issues, document findings relevant for the African context and its needs. Researchers will be drawn from ACEN members, academics and other stakeholder partners across Africa, but also Europe, Asia or America where needed. Training and Awareness The priority of ACEN is to raise awareness and undertake training amongst key sectors of the African economy: public (government, educational institutions), private (corporates & SMEs), and civil society (non-governmental organisations) to promote the concept, benefits, principles and practice of the Circular Economy. Networking and Events ACEN believes that solutions to current challenges require inter-disciplinary skills, multiple stakeholder involvement and regional, African as well as international partnerships. ACEN therefore aims to create platforms where specialists can collaborate to exchange ideas, experiences and solutions. We have hosted several stakeholder engagements to date to enable a global reach. We have had members join the discussion from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (UK), Pavia University (Italy), the South African/European Union Partnership (South Africa), the World Economic Forum (Switzerland) and Green Alliance (UK) to name a few international participants. Knowledge Sharing ACEN currently disseminates and shares knowledge about the circular economy through LinkedIn and Facebook, and in the future, will also use other online channels to develop a strong base of knowledge and information and extend its reach throughout Africa.
51 to 200 staff
Wibc - Wouldn't It Be Cool
Wouldn't It be Cool (WIBC: pronounced WIB- SEE) is an open innovation Idea & business incubator. WIBC's mission is: Connecting minds through open innovation to generate ideas that transform the future. WIBC'S mission is achieved by: Creating sustainable businesses Leveraging open innovation to impact industries in a positive way Empowering young people to realise their potential WIBC's collaborative approach enables engagement with partners in both private and public sectors. WIBC works with partners who have shared objectives of developing young entrepreneurs in the early start-up phase i.e from ideation through to commercialisation. This is achieved as part of innovative and impactful Entrepreneurship Development and Enterprise Supplier Development programmes.
11 to 50 staff
African Centre For Green Economy Africge
Who we are ACGE is a Think Tank and capacity building organisation supporting the transition to a green economy in east and southern Africa. Through engaging with policymakers, business leaders and academia, Africege is seeking to promote green economy innovations and the development of appropriate skills for the transition to a green economy. What we do ACGE works to deliver capacity building and networking outcomes with strategic significance for the transition towards a green economy in east and southern Africa. We do this by working closely with individuals, governments, business and civil society in the region to foster collective action for sustainable development. Vision We envision Africa as a continent on a new growth path firmly rooted in the principles of sustainability and equity. Mission ACGE aims to provide thought leadership, raise awareness and build capacity to support the transition towards a green economy in east and southern Africa.
1 to 10 staff
Business Unity South Africa
BUSA represents South African business on macro-economic and high-level issues that affect it at the national and international levels. Our function is to ensure that business plays a constructive role in the country’s economic growth, development and transformation and to create an environment in which businesses of all sizes and in all sectors can thrive, expand and be competitive.
11 to 50 staff
Womhub
WomHub is a boutique Incubator & Co-working Hub supporting female-led innovation and building diverse teams through our technology, consulting & advisory services. Under the technology stream of the WomHub has created a platform for women to connect, cultivate and convert. The platform is the world’s most diverse database for women in engineering and entrepreneurship. The platform allows for users to connect and learn using innovative online content. Our Innovation team also works on leveraging artificial intelligence to support a broad cyber security initiative to help women understand new technology better, as well as creating tools to make women safer online. WomHub’s consulting stream supports our corporate partners' diversity and inclusion initiatives and develops high talent pipelines to support intrapreneurship, innovation and curating the workforce for the future. Our content delivery team uses unique ways to support staff in learning and growing. Our Incubator and Accelerator supports female-led innovation through providing an Imagineering Lab space with the latest equipment to support rapid prototyping and product development. Our Start-Up and Scale-Up toolkits supports ventures from start-up to scale with everything from business mentors, venture clinics and our women in STEM investment fund. Underpinning all our streams of work is the use of data analytics to provide insights on current trends, develop new programmes and content and provide thought leadership on the realm of gender, entrepreneurship, engineering and tech.
11 to 50 staff
Institute For Global Dialogue
The Institute for Global Dialogue (IGD) is an independent South African-based foreign policy think tank dedicated to the analysis of, and dialogue on the evolving international political and economic environment and the role of Africa and South Africa. It advances a balanced, relevant and policy-oriented analysis, debate and documentation of South Africa’s role in international relations and diplomacy. Vision We work towards a prosperous and peaceful Africa in a progressive global order. Motto Towards a better Africa. Towards a better world Mission Our mission is to become a foreign policy think tank of choice through cutting edge policy research and analysis, catalytic dialogue and stakeholder interface on global dynamics that have impact on South Africa and Africa. Strategic objectives In the long-term, the work of the IGD will be guided by the following objectives: To strengthen the IGD’s institutional positioning as a sought-after broker between the world of knowledge and the world of policy; To promote a broader understanding of the role of foreign policy and diplomacy in the pursuit of national and international developmental goals; To ensure that our analysis and dialogue have discernable policy outcomes and impact; To establish and strengthen mutually-beneficial strategic partnerships (with individuals and institutions) nationally, in the African region and globally; To enhance the standard of our service to clients and consumers of our work in order to ensure their satisfaction. Association with UNISA As part of its continuous repositioning as a world-class facilitator of ideas-making on foreign policy and international diplomacy, the IGD entered into an agreement with the University of South Africa in 2010. On this basis, the IGD has strategic partnership with UNISA to pursue joint research, dialogue and publications as well as giving the IGD access to some facilities and services.
11 to 50 staff
Tenmak
TENMAK is a company that brings innovative minds together in order to map out solutions for the betterment of the world. We are Solutions Architects.
11 to 50 staff
Mandela Institute For Development Studies -Minds Africa
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank which provides an inclusive platform for dialogue, information dissemination and networking. Our programmes are underpinned by rigorous research into all aspects of African Heritage, in order to shape policy and practice on critical issues of governance, integrated economic development and the evolution of African institutions. Through our programmes we seek to address the short, medium, and long-term developmental challenges facing Africa in a holistic and comprehensive manner
1 to 10 staff
African Business Travel Association Abta
ABTA is the only Business Travel Association with a focus on the African Continent and aims to become the largest and most far reaching education-based business travel association in Africa. Through education, innovation and collaboration ABTA will aim to: • Raise the standard of the Business Travel industry across the African continent • Increase awareness of Africa as a destination to the global travel fraternity • Assist Members in adding value to their organisations by providing relevant and instantly useable benefits • Create a platform for region-specific Travel Management education, networking opportunities and continued professional development • Provide cross-border benchmarks on travel services, products and best practice in order to enhance service offerings and deliverables in developing countries • Play a pivotal role in Africa’s emergence as a global player in the international Business Travel industry
1 to 10 staff
African Entrepreneurs Council Aec
AEC exists for entrepreneurial businesses and entrepreneurs. Our focus is to effectively mentor businesses and entrepreneurs. This is achieved by forging partnerships with local and international companies. AEC will further continue to identify opportunities in local and global markets to attain sustainable business and economic growth. AEC’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs by fostering business dialog that generates improved prospects for entrepreneurs’ long term contribution to the African and Global economy. AEC works to stimulate a vibrant and fertile business landscape where entrepreneurs support one another in terms of business advisory, policy advocacy and skills development in order to grow businesses. Venture Capital Provig financial capital at the early-stages of high-potential growth startup companies. The venture capital fund earns money by owning equity in the companies AEC invests in, which have to meet stringent AEC criteria. These companies usually have a novel technology or business model in high technology industries, such as biotechnology, energy and IT. Trade Finance AEC’s Trade finance signifies financing for trade, and it concerns both domestic and international trade transactions. AEC requires proposals to have a seller of goods and services as well as a buyer to be considered for AEC facilitation. AEC reserves the right to financing any trade proposals. AEC Training & Events Networking, Collaborating and Driving Policy at our Monthly Forums, Quarterly Entrepreneurial Forums, AEC Annual Corporate Dinner, The AEC Entrepreneur & Business Awards & Conference Equity and Quasi Equity AEC assists in raising capital through equity transactions. Our equity financing essentially refers to the transfer of an ownership interest to raise funds for fundraising purposes. We can facilitate a few thousand rands raised by an entrepreneur from other interested AEC members, to IPOs running into the billions.
501 to 1000 staff
Cenfri
Founded in 2008, Cenfri is an independent, not-for-profit development consultancy. We have physical offices in Cape Town and Kigali and have worked in more than 40 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Find out more: https://cenfri.org/ In collaboration with our partners, we undertake research and offer capacity building, convening and innovation support to businesses, governments, regulators and donors in Africa and beyond.
11 to 50 staff
Digital Foundation
Center for Digital Policy & Empowerment in Africa. Our Focus as a think tank is on 3 key areas that are Academic Research, Events and Education & Skills Developments.
11 to 50 staff
Meta Solves
Your project's paradoxes, reconciled.
1 to 10 staff
Shared Value Africa
Welcome to Africa’s most powerful Shared Value business network. The Shared Value Africa (SVA) aims to expand the Shared Value community on the African continent. The Shared Value approach reconnects business success with social progress. The SVAI motivates and engages CEOs, board members, executives, employees and stakeholders through a social purpose tied to the business’s core economic function. Africa has specific needs that cannot be addressed from the outside in; there’s a real need for African-driven solutions to African problems, and Shared Value is the key. For the innovative, forward-thinking business, real growth opportunities can be found in addressing social challenges. Our continent is at a critical crossroads. The twenty-first century can be the era when Africa lifts itself out of poverty – if business silos and cross-border barriers can be eliminated. It is imperative that we create a network backed by businesses, both established and start-up, to collaborate, co-operate and engage to build stable, prosperous and sustainable economies, that leave no one behind.
1 to 10 staff
Tedxcapetown
TEDxCapeTown is a subsidiary of TED that operates in Cape Town, South Africa, according to the principles established by its parent TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long. In fact, everything we do — from our TED Talks videos to the projects sparked by the TED Prize, from the global TEDx community to the TED-Ed lesson series — is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?
11 to 50 staff
Karibu Holdings
Karibu Holdings is a multifaceted powerhouse of Innovation, excellence, and precision management. Comprising of companies that manage Business Development, Corporate Wellness, Lifestyle and Concierge. We elevate our clients' lives by providing a fully immersive business and personal lifestyle experience dictated by the needs and wants of our members. Our professional team along with our vast supplier network, are an unparalleled asset in your life. Karibu Wellness - Provide holistic health, wellness, and hygiene. Services includes corporate health and wellness, occupational health and safety, physical, nutritional, financial and mental wellbeing. Karibu lifestyle- African Skincare luxury brand, Karibu Lifestyle creates elegant, high-end unisex products using the continent’s natural resources, all produced by African artisans. With mobile spas, candles, home freshening, and cleaning products. Karibu Business Development (KBD) Professional virtual assistants, that specialise in Business Development, Advertising, Marketing, and virtual back-office administration. Karibu Concierge - A lifestyle concierge company focused on service bespoke events, gifting, branding, holiday packages, and relocation services and logistics. OUR PROMISE We design business and personal development programs, suitable for every client according to their needs, and give the most valuable advantage, more time with less stress. VISION To create business opportunities through personal, physical, financial, mental and environmental wellness. GOALS Create economic empowerment, invested in grooming and supporting businesses and forming partnerships for the greater good. The power of entrepreneurs can make a real difference in the world.
1 to 10 staff
Be In Touch
We simplify digital well-being for families and brands to ensure technology works for US, and not the other way around. We upskill, activate and support parent to keep their kids safer and saner online. We also work with innovative, groundbreaking brands which understand the link between digital health and mental health.
1 to 10 staff
Crowns
Crowns is an inclusive global network dedicated to empowering women in their personal and professional lives. Our network brings together female leaders from business and academia who leverage their positions of influence to advocate for equity for women. Through collaboration and a commitment to effecting tangible change, we aim to create a close-knit community of mentors, sponsors and allies. We engage through virtual monthly think tanks, quarterly summits and exclusive events. By 2030, our goal is to help women from disadvantaged backgrounds secure jobs. Our platform offers members the chance to advance their careers, and create meaningful change in their own lives and the lives of others.
11 to 50 staff
Isandla Institute Npc
Isandla Institute seeks to advance the right to the city and promotes the realisation of equitable, sustainable and democratic urban settlements.
1 to 10 staff
Conceptual Eyes
We are a Creative Agency that specialises in corporate internal communication. We ensure that the implementation of strategy is delivered and understood throughout an organisation. Through the combination of business and creative thinking we ensure employee engagement. We work across all industries and sectors, and are passionate about visual literacy and participation from individuals in the workplace. We facilitate the process by creating content around conversations on Strategy, Leadership, Training & Development and Human Resources.
1 to 10 staff
Kaizen Sheq
KAIZEN SHEQ is a company based out of 3 KRAGBRON STREET KLOPPERPARK, GERMISTON, Gauteng, South Africa.
1 to 10 staff
Pesa
PESA is an independent think-tank advancing research on the political economy of development and regional integration in SADC and Africa. Our mission is to advance knowledge that enables regional integration in SADC and develop solutions to public policy challenges towards a secure, prosperous and unified Africa.
1 to 10 staff
Potent Engineering Projects
Potent Engineering Projects (Pty) Ltd brings solutions to infrastructure, buildings and Engineering works. The company provides a range of services in Engineering project management, mechanical and electrical Engineering contracting and consulting, health and safety systems, production process improvement and general programme management. Potent Engineering Projects has highly skilled and experienced individuals and aims to provide an innovative and professional solution for all engagements. If there is work to be done, Potent Engineering will find the solution!
11 to 50 staff
Sense To Solve
Design thinking - training, facilitation, end-to-end project design and execution • The art and science of decision-making - training • Innovation - frameworks, toolkits, training, facilitation • Brand essence - brand strategy based on your brand essence • Spatial innovation - turnkey solutions to create spaces conducive to creative & innovative thinking • Integrated strategy (in particular using the LEGO Serious Play Real Time Strategy methodology) • Business Model Innovation using the Business Model Canvas combined with the Customer Value Proposition canvas • Creativity with intent (including the De Bono thinking systems - Six Thinking Hats & Lateral Thinking; Creative Problem Solving methodologies) • Thinking preferences & styles: Whole Brain Thinking (Ned Herrmann), International HBDI certified trainers • Thinking skills, tools and methodologies: teaching and application • Facilitation: Idea generation; Problem solving; Team building; Innovation workshops; Personal development; Participlan • Creating the future one conversation at a time: World Café methodologies • Future forward and scenario development with trends research, Digital disruption • The leader within - leadership development Specialties: LEGO Serious Play, Problem solving tools & techniques, Business Model Generation, Critical thinking, Analytical thinking, Creative thinking, Whole Brain Thinking, Innovation, Thinking by Design, Leadership development, Thinking tools+techniques+frameworks, Experiential learning, Brand strategy development
1 to 10 staff
Youth Lab South Africa
Youth Lab was created by a group of young people—professionals and students—to be a connector. We aim to be a bridge for South Africa’s youth to be able to mould their futures. In the same way that a bridge, for all its strength, is a passive connector, Youth Lab will be a non-partisan connector between young South Africans and the policies that shape their lives. The focus of Youth Lab’s approach is empowerment. Youth Lab aims to create spaces for young people to significantly increase their understanding and engagement on policy and socio-economic issues that directly affect them, with the objective of increasing the youth’s voice and participation, and the nation’s consideration of youth efforts, in policy definition and implementation. Youth Lab, a registered non-profit company (NPC), aims to achieve the following- Creating a platform for young people to have open discussions with political parties, policy-makers and other people of influence- Educating young people on key issues of policy, society and economics in South Africa to empower them to become active citizens- Providing a platform for other stakeholders to have access to an accurate point of view on the youth perspective, directly from the youth. Through- Facilitating discussion and lectures through face-to-face and digital events, forums, and discussion papers- Providing a single access point to youth thought-leadership, ideas, analysis and critiques- Developing policy and informing policymakers about youth position on key issues- Youth Lab's long-term vision is to be part of the group of organisations consulted by government, business, civil society and other organisations on the stances of young South Africans on socio-political issues.
1 to 10 staff
Prolific Idea
Visually demystifying mental models, technology, and productivity, to make you more effective. Follow for daily knowledge drops.
1 to 10 staff
Zenizeni Sustainable Finance
Delivering sustainability through finance. ZeniZeni Sustainable Finance exists to solve the critical sustainability issues facing our clients in the finance and financing sectors, both large and small.
1 to 10 staff
Apollo V Academy
The name Apollo derives from the Greek God, Apollo. The God of creativity and light. And the letter "V" stands for Value. We are a band of brothers and sisters of humanity, that started a Collectives Academy, where not only we as individuals that are part of the brand are learning, but in hopes to share our knowledge with those that are looking to also learn, where our aim is to spread more creativity in the digital space and enable those to tap into their creative souls. To provide the means and platform to allow individuals and company's alike to develop their sense of individuality. Through research, we have seen how many people dislike falling into the generic category of society, and what we strive to do is to allow you to break out of that norm, spreading your own wings.
1 to 10 staff
Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship
The African Leadership Institute is building a critical mass of visionary, strategic, self-aware and ethical leaders across the continent, who together become the catalysts for change and transformation of Africa. It is dedicated to identifying, nurturing and equipping Africa’s future leaders with experiences, insights, and tools so that African-led solutions are developed to address Africa’s challenges. The Institute provides a platform for a diverse network of young African leaders to network, and engage in peer-to-peer learning and cross-border collaborations. Working with a select group of partners, leading academics and accomplished global leaders, AFLI facilitates opportunities for young leaders to create a new Africa. The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) was founded in 2003 by African-born Rhodes Scholar Peter Wilson and Sean Lance, a renowned international business leader. The two recognised that in order to achieve the most impact in Africa, developing the next generation of leaders should be the highest priority. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, renowned for his part in the struggle for freedom against apartheid in South Africa, a Nobel Peace Prize Winner, and chairing the country’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is the patron of AFLI.
1 to 10 staff
Bende
I work as a freelancer, in projects that make me tick. They usually revolve around something new with impact. The last 7 years I worked as an Inclusive Innovator for the BoP Innovation Center, supporting companies to develop and deliver better products and services to low-income people, mostly in Africa and Asia. Currently, I’m working with Dutch tech startup Avy on developing and implementing UAV (drone) technology for wildlife conservation.
1 to 10 staff
Business Matters Network Group
Business Matters is where Cape Town’s business community connects, collaborates and grows. Every Friday morning, professionals from diverse industries gather to share leads, build relationships and gain real business insights. Our members represent a wide range of sectors, creating valuable connections across industries. Each weekly breakfast includes: • Focused networking • Industry updates • A 15-minute member or guest expert presentation Whether you want to grow your network, build partnerships, or learn from others’ experiences, Business Matters offers a supportive and dynamic environment to help you and your business thrive. Visitors are always welcome. If you’re a business professional ready to grow your network and contribute to a trusted community, we invite you to attend a Business Matters breakfast as a guest. Contact: roy@businessmatters.co.za Visit: https://businessmatters.co.za
11 to 50 staff
Creative City South
Creative City South is a niche non-profit publication dealing with culture, cities, sustainability and governance. It deals primarily with areas in the global South - Africa, South and South East Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, MENA and Pacific Islands. It posts original content on its website and has a social media presence on a number of platforms. The project aims to develop a network of researchers and practitioners (cultural workers, government officials), working at the coalface of mobilising culture for urban change, providing a platform for dialogue, knowledge production and advocacy.
1 to 10 staff
Data Economy Policy Hub
The Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) is the first independent think-tank founded by an indigenous African woman in South Africa. We provide tailor-made rigorous research and advisory services for holistic economic regulation, data management, sustainable digital development, data economy policy, just public data value creation, and responsible transnational governance of emerging digital technologies (EDT). Grounded in heterodox economics, we aim to influence and provide public interest recommendations for evidence-driven holistic digital economy policy frameworks and contribute to the formulation of forward-looking policies that mitigate intersectional inequities and support responsible governance of EDT for sustainable development, tailored to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) socioeconomic realities, to realise structural economic (digital ) transformation for an African Society 5.0. The DepHUB is the inaugural chair of the D4D Hub Civil Society & Academia Advisory Group (CSAAG). The Africa Digital Development Advisory (ADDA) is the commercial consulting division of the DepHUB.
1 to 10 staff
Dsti Nrf Csir Chair In Waste And Society
The Department of Science and Innovation introduced the first-ever SARChI Chair in Waste and Society in 2018, in partnership with the National Research Foundation and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. This Research Chair was awarded to Professor Catherina Schenck from the University of the Western Cape. The mandate of the Chair is to improve South Africa’s international research and innovation competitiveness in the waste sector in a way that responds to the country’s social and economic challenges.
1 to 10 staff
Five Tulips
Five Tulips is a level-1 South African based sustainability and corporate social investment (CSI) consultancy. We work with companies to deliver sustainable programs with tangible results that bring long-term socio-economic and environmental development in sub-Saharan Africa while boosting their brand and market visibility. At Five Tulips we believe that CSI programs are more than just charity or social obligations. Our services includes: 1. Ensuring that CSI budgets are spent strategically to boost economic activity. Co-ordinating CSI budgets to support job creation. CSI strategies that contribute to community building and long-term partnerships. Measuring and monitoring CSI spend to maximise return on investment. Aligning CSI programmes to your brand and growing corporate brand equity. We want to work with companies that take their socio-economic spend to the next level with the creation of sustainable programs that result in skills transfer, employment, food security and environmental stewardship. We also work with NPO’s and NGO’s that want to be co-creators of sustainable programs. Corporate Outcomes: 1. We align your corporate socio-economic spend with your brand architecture. We help you build community partnerships that become strategic assets. We channel your CSI to create self-sufficient communities. We measure what matters in an impactful sustainability report. We position you as a catalyst for sustainable change. Our Work Ethos: 1. We work with passion. We achieve tangible results. We create opportunities for skills transfer in all our programmes. We target projects that help improve infrastructure, water, energy, education, food security, employment and care for the planet, to enable communities to live an empowered sustainable life. We look forward to crafting sustainable programs for your organization and to position your brand towards a sustainable future.
1 to 10 staff
Forest Sector Charter Council
The Forest Sector Charter Council (Council) was established to oversee and facilitate the implementation of the The Forest Sector Charter Council (Council) was established to oversee and facilitate the implementation of the Forest Sector Charter. The Charter outlines the following vision- A Forest Sector that is inclusive and equitable, where black women and men fully participate - A Forest Sector that is characterized by sustainable use of resources, sustainable growth, international competitiveness and profitability fir all its participants - A Forest Sector that contributes meaningfully to poverty eradication, job creation, rural development and economic value adding activities in the country The Council is legally constituted as a section 21 Company. It consists of members representing industry, Government departments, communities, labour skills and funding institutions. The The Council is chaired by Dr. Diphoko Mahango MANDATE- Encourage, support and facilitate the implementation of the Charter undertakings (targets and instruments)- Monitor and report on implementation of the Charter undertakings and - Inform stakeholders on the opportunities and benefits of the Charter
1 to 10 staff
Free Market Foundation
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) is a classical liberal think-tank based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The FMF stands for the right of all individuals to freely pursue their own aspirations without unwanted interference. Our mission is to promote and defend the principles of individual liberty, private property, free enterprise, and limited government in southern Africa.
1 to 10 staff
Glensburg Cities Institute
Glensburg Cities Institute is an urban development think tank that seeks to promote the transformation of African cities towards sustainability, prosperity, and inclusiveness. The Institute conducts in-depth research, provide policy advisory and capacity building of municipalities and urban development professionals.
11 to 50 staff
Health And Safety Dialogue Company
THE HEALTH & SAFETY DIALOGUE COMPANY A strong Health and Safety culture improves productivity and assists in creating a safe and great place to work. The Health and Safety Dialogue Company ensures the labour force, management, community and all stakeholders are aligned in creating and respecting a safe and healthy working environment. Through workshops and visual campaigns we bring your Health and Safety Policy to life. Protecting your people today, tomorrow and for the future.
1 to 10 staff
Synnovation Solutions
SynNovation is a team of like-minded, independent innovation catalysts who facilitate creative change management processes for organisations and companies. We help you grow your business and your people, and expertly guide you through collaborative product and process innovation. Engage with us to revitalise your organisation, expertly manage change and conflict, improve team effectiveness, coach your leaders and integrate your diverse people. Let us help you make constructive change a pleasurable process. The SynNovation approach is underpinned by the internationally renowned Synectics innovation process, and has been adapted and enriched for the South African context.
11 to 50 staff
Womvest
Womvest is a strategic advisory firm. We provide management consulting services, B-BBEE advisory services and also design and execute thematic Enterprise and Supplier Development Programmes. Our accelerator programmes are focused on micro women-owned entities in vulnerable communities. Talent By Womvest offers boutique talent placement services for female talent, sourcing candidates primarily from within the Womvest network. Womvest convenes an open and supportive network of women professionals, investors and entrepreneurs to create value for one another through connections, collaborations, mentorships and investment. At a time when the world needs women change makers, women remain underrepresented in the investment ecosystem and underinvested in as entrepreneurs. Womvest is a platform for ambitious women to connect, collaborate and share experiences. Womvest seeks to encourage the next generation of women to invest in themselves and in one another.
1 to 10 staff
Tedxyouth Capetown
TEDxYouth@CapeTown is affiliated with TEDxCapeTown and a subsidiary of TED that operates in Cape Town, South Africa, according to the principles established by its parent company. TEDxYouth@CapeTown is the space/ platform for pioneering youth voices in Cape Town and beyond. We help create an ecosystem conducive to ideas worth spreading that lead to critical engagement and TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long. In fact, everything we do — from our TED Talks videos to the projects sparked by the TED Prize, from the global TEDx community to the TED-Ed lesson series — is driven by this goal: How can we best spread great ideas?
1 to 10 staff
Africa Brand Summit
A Think Tank addressing pertinent topics that impact Africa’s Brand Potential. We analyse these through the prism of culture, leadership, environment, society, governance, economy, politics, people, democracy, education and skills development, sustainable energy supply, social justice, and the general attractiveness for and potential impact of foreign direct investment.
1 to 10 staff
Free Speech Union Of South Africa
FSU SA promotes freedom through the media, offers presentations and gives advice on any issue or question regarding free speech.
1 to 10 staff
Kessai Pty Ltd
Kessai provides commercial mediation and/or dispute resolution services of disputes resulting from the following contracts/circumstances: o Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM) o Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) o Construction Management (CM) o Construction and Engineering o All kinds of contractual disputes o Mediation and dispute resolution of contracts in the ICT industry o Professional negligence o Workplace disputes o Employer/Union wage increase disputes o Medical negligence o Landlord and tenants o Sale of goods and services o Partnerships and Shareholders agreements o M&A’s o Class actions/disputes o Electricity supply and Independent Power Producers (IPP) agreements
1 to 10 staff
