Maropene Ramokgopa

“Maropene Ramokgopa, Ms”

“The success of South Africa’s economic growth strategy will be tested by the country’s ability to maintain its status as Africa’s largest economy”

“Inclusive growth must translate into more jobs, rising household incomes and improved wellbeing for all”

“South Africa strongly supports the continued engagement of the Financial Action Task Force in identifying gaps and enhancing global cooperation and urges the G20 to adopt an even more development-centred approach”

“IFFs remain a critical challenge for many countries, especially in developing and low-income countries”

“From illicit finance to inclusive social protection, these agreements reflect not just what we stand for but what we stand to gain when we act together”

“South Africa’s G20 Presidency is not just about convening meetings. It is about shifting the centre of gravity in global conversations and placing people and planet at the heart of development”

“South Africa is not without challenges, but it is through this kind of clear-eyed, system-wide reform that is grounded in planning, driven by data and accountable to the people that we can build a state that works”

“These efforts are about more than just oversight. They are about improving outcomes where it matters most, at the point of contact between citizens and the state”

“Fostering a performance-driven culture across the public service is not optional, but essential”

“Reimagine how the world responds to problems that ignore borders”

“Only by shining light into these shadowy corners of the financial system can we hope to finance sustainable futures”

“Social protection must be seen not as charity, but as a cornerstone of development, through fostering economic vitality, societal unity, and gender parity”

“For us to be able to mobilise resources domestically, we need to deal with the issues of tax evasion and any other things that impact the financial flow”