Panel Discussion on South Africa's Inflation Target
| When: | Wednesday, 01 October 2025 - Wednesday, 01 October 2025 |
| Where: | Online Event |
| Start time: | 18:00 |
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A collaboration between Wits University’s School of Economics and Finance (SEF) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF).
This forthcoming academic event, a collaboration between Wits University’s School of Economics and Finance (SEF) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), will convene a distinguished panel of leading economists, policymakers, and academics. The core of their discussion will be on the vital topic of "Price Stability and Policy Credibility: Rethinking the Inflation Target."
The discussion will explore how central banks and policymakers can best navigate the complex challenge of maintaining price stability in a dynamic and often turbulent global economic landscape. Participants will critically evaluate the effectiveness of the current inflation targeting framework and its role in fostering economic growth and stability.
Event Programme:
- Welcome - Mr. McKinnley Mitchell (MC)
- Opening Remarks - Prof. Uma Kollamparambil (SEF, Wits University)
- Panel Transitions & Introduction - Mr. McKinnley Mitchell (MC)
- Panel Discussion - Facilitated by Moderator
- Dr. Kenneth Creamer (SEF, Wits University)
- Audience Q&A - Panellists and Speakers respond to key comments and concerns
- Closing Remarks - Prof. Jason Cohen (SEF, Wits University)
Panellists:
- Ms. Shannon Bold – Senior Economist, Bureau for Economic Research
- Prof. Philippe Burger – Dean, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of the Free State
- Ms. Mamokete Lijane – Strategist: Global Markets, Standard Bank
- Mr. Nhlanhla Nene – Chairman, Thebe Investment Corporation & Former Minister of Finance
- Dr. Daan Steenkamp – Economist and CEO, Codera Analytics
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