Inequality in Southern Africa

The Embassy of Denmark in partnership with the Inclusive Society Institute (ISI) and the Southern Africa Trust had a seminar on Inequality in Southern Africa. This seminar also served as the Launch of the ISI’s Youth and Gender Inequality Report.

The seminar was held at the Royal Danish Residence in Pretoria on Wednesday, 31 May 2023. It was well attended by the Ambassador of Denmark and other high-ranking officials from the Embassy as well as invitees from the World Bank, UNICEF, and other CSOs.

Mr Vusi Khanyile, Chairperson of the ISI, introduced the ISI at the seminar. The presentation for the ISI on the Youth and Gender Inequality Report was done by Dr Nicole Daniels and Dr Beth Vale, who were part of the ISI’s research team, was well received.

Presentations:

• Southern Africa Trust - Reflections on poverty & inequality post Covid

• Multi-dimensional inequality in South Africa

Report links:

• Understanding youth inequality

• Understanding gender inequality