Why the Indaba exists
The Village Economy Indaba convenes entrepreneurs, investors, institutions and communities around practical ways to strengthen local economic participation.
Core agenda
- Enterprise development
- Market access
- Investment readiness
- Local procurement
- Sector collaboration
- Policy and institutional dialogue
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.