About the platform
A convening platform for village enterprise, investment, markets and local economic participation
Part of the OOKKR ecosystem
This platform works alongside the Office’s other divisions to advance VisionPlan 2035 and create durable community value.
From launch to regional reach
The Village Economy Indaba launched in 2016 with Standard Bank. By 2025, partnerships had expanded across North West, Limpopo and Free State, connecting local enterprise with Vision 2035 and Agenda 2063. The 2025–2035 vision includes women SMME hubs as a future priority.