By Juanita Pardesi There is power in having resolve in business. Non-profits also have to function effectively and efficiently to deliver social impact – and so must apply the same tenacious “enterprising spirit” to their operations, that Adam Smith wrote about. Leaders, who have experience going through tumultuous times, will tell you that success against [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS case note is for the first enterprise themed Seriti TALKS, which took place on the 30 October 2019. The topic was social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. In keeping with the format of Seriti TALKS, this took the form of a participatory discussion. The conversations were led by our guest [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract Harmony Khoza joined Seriti in January 2019, as an Intern. The Global White Lion Protection Trust was proud to partner with Seriti Institute, and directed independent donor funding into an internship program for strenghthening emerging leadership. The internship provided Harmony with exposure to all elements of operations management, the practice of community [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract The Presidential Advisory Panel Report on Land Reform and Agriculture makes some suggestions that have received little public attention, being overshaddowed by the interest in the debate surrounding expropriation without compensation. This article highlights these neglected, yet important aspects of the report and helps to broaden the narrative around this topic. This [...]
By Reg RumneyMuch energy has been expended on backing – or opposing – the dreaded three-letter abbreviation EWC or Expropriation without Compensation. But EWC is not to be feared and may not even make it into law. There is a 50-50 chance it will not pass muster in Parliament, according to a member of the [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract Seriti Institute held three consecutive agri-themed Seriti TALKS on 27 June, 11 July and 29 August, 2019. Participants from a wide cross-section of civil society attended, including from the public, private and non-profit sectors. Distinguished Guest Speakers presented at these talks to share insights on prject/programme design, implementation and impact. Find blurbs [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS case note is for the third agri themed Seriti TALKS, which took place on the 29 August 2019. The topic was the Presidential Advisory Panel Report on Land Reform and Agriculture. This edition of Seriti TALKS took the form of a participatory dialogue. Our guest participants included Wandile Sihlobo [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS "Lessons Learnt" presentation was given at Seriti TALKS on the 27 June 2019. The theme was Principles of Success in Implementing Community Development Projects. The insights are based on past experience and were presented by Simon Lashoai from Seriti Institute. These field notes also offer insight into present thinking [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS case note is for the second study in our agri series of Seriti TALKS, which took place on the 11 July 2019. The theme was Principles of Success in Implementing Community Development Projects and our Guest Speaker was Jane McPherson of GrainSA. Please refer to the case note and [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS "Lessons Learnt" presentation was given at Seriti TALKS on the 27 June 2019. The theme was Driving Economic Growth in South Africa. The insights are based on past experience and were presented by Struan Robertson from Seriti Institute. These field notes also offer insight into present thinking at Seriti [...]
Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS case note is for the first study in our agri series of Seriti TALKS, which took place on the 27 June 2019. The theme was Driving Economic Growth in South Africa and our Guest Speaker was Nazeem Sterras of the Palladium Group. Please refer to the case note and [...]
Seriti Institute Competition Details Seriti Institute is proud to have been asked by the Department of Public Service And Administration, RSA to help promote this competition and invite participation from youth within our networks. This is a national project that requires participation by all stakeholders; it is supported by BRICS and member countries. Young people [...]
