Join the
Progressive Business Forum
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ince 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 vital to the economic successes we
have achieved in the past. This has traditionally been conducted at the formal level through entities such as 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.
Benefi ts 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 PBF
• 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
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• You will be given the opportunity to join ANC-led international trade missions and conferences, enabling you to promote
your products and services internationally
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• Save money with specially negotiated discount schemes for PBF participants on various products and services, including
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discounted airfares
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• You will be able to participate in our “Growth Assist Programme”, which is designed to support you in growing your
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business by giving you access to complimentary training and consultations, exposing you to experts on a variety of
relevant subjects such as business growth strategies, tax management, fi nancial management, etc
• Regular training courses for staff of participant companies are presented under the SMME training programme
• You have access to a PBF participants-only helpdesk for advice and guidance by experienced staff and
consulting associates
To join or contact the PBF, send your details to
pbfhelpdesk@anc.org.za or go to
www.anc.org.za/pbf/index.php for more information
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