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TO ALL MEDIA, EDITORS AND JOURNALISTS
10 MARCH 2026
MINISTER MAROPENE RAMOKGOPA AND UK INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AFRICA MINISTER BARONESS CHAPMAN ENGAGE IN CALL ON GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS CONFERENCE
The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, has underscored South Africa’s commitment to advancing partnerships and collective action to drive inclusive development, in a phone call with Baroness Chapman, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for International Development and Africa, on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
South Africa, alongside the UK, independent philanthropic organisation Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), and the development finance institution British International Investment, will co-host the Global Partnerships Conference in London, UK, on 19 to 20 May 2026.
This Conference will bring together a diverse coalition of governments, international organisations, philanthropists, investors, innovators, civil society, business and technology leaders, to examine how collaborative action can effectively drive inclusive development and address shared global challenges.
Minister Ramokgopa chaired the Development Working Group of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025, which culminated in the Skukuza Development Ministerial Declaration which emphasised the importance of leaving no one behind and upholding multilateralism in efforts to achieve inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.
Remarking on the Global Partnerships Conference, Minister Ramokgopa says, “At a time when the world faces converging crises, partnerships that are anchored in shared values and practical cooperation, matter more than ever. The Global Partnerships Conference reflects the enduring bond between South Africa and the United Kingdom, and our shared commitment to advancing inclusive growth, sustainable development, and a more equitable world.”
Minister Ramokgopa adds, “Through partnerships and collaboration, we can accelerate progress on developmental priorities while contributing meaningfully to global solutions. As co-host of the Global Partnerships Conference, South Africa looks forward to continue deepening cooperation that strengthens institutions, mobilises investment and delivers tangible outcomes, which leave no one behind.”
More information about the Global Partnerships Conference will be communicated in due course.
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