About Progressive Business Forum
PBF – Progressive Business Forum
Since 1994, the ANC-led government has worked tirelessly to transform the South African economy, through fundamental macro-economic reforms, into a robust and vibrant economy characterised by good monetary and fi scal policy.
The result has been a prolonged period of uninterrupted economic growth unprecedented in the history of the country. The sound fi nancial system created by the ANC-led government has also helped to protect South Africa from the worst of the global banking, housing and credit crisis and in a period when others are experiencing or projecting recession, South Africa is less exposed.
Effective communication between government and the business community has been a vital key to the economic successes we have achieved in the past. This has traditionally been conducted at the formal level through entities like Nedlac and with organised business groups.
Now in order to continue facilitating effective and vital communication between government and all sectors and sizes of business, the ANC would like to invite you to join our business group, the Progressive Business Forum (PBF), formed in 2006 with the primary objective of creating an ongoing dialogue between the ANC and the business community.
Benefits to Participants
Sustained economic growth and prosperity requires ongoing dialogue between the business community and the country’s policymakers. The Progressive Business Forum provides you with the opportunity to contribute to that dialogue by sharing your aspirations and concerns.
As a participant you will be part of an informal mechanism for frank and open discussion between the business community and ANC government leaders.
- In recognition of your subscription you will be invited to events organised specifi cally for the Progressive Business Forum
- The events will be intimate and exclusive, and will be structured in a way that maximises honest two-way discussion
- PBF participation will provide you with an effective platform to get a clear understanding of government policy as it affects you, and an opportunity for you to express your views and explain the impact of government policy on your business
- You will also receive information bulletins and documents from our policy team
- You will be given the opportunity to join ANC led international trade missions and conferences, enabling you to promote your products and services internationally
- Save money with specially negotiated discount schemes for PBF participants on various products and services, including discounted airfares
- You will be able to participate in our “Growth Assist Programme”, which is designed to support you in growing your business by giving you access to complimentary training and consultations, exposing participants to experts on a variety of relevant subjects such as business growth strategies, tax management, financial management, etc
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