{"id":17854,"date":"2024-11-20T10:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T08:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.statssa.gov.za\/?p=17854"},"modified":"2024-11-20T10:44:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T08:44:00","slug":"media-invitation-the-4th-isibalo-symposium-advancing-evidence-based-decision-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statssa.gov.za\/?p=17854","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA INVITATION: THE 4TH ISIBALO SYMPOSIUM \u2013 ADVANCING EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MEDIA ADVISORY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>19 NOVEMBER 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MEDIA INVITATION: THE 4TH ISIBALO SYMPOSIUM \u2013 ADVANCING EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING<\/p>\n<p>The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, in collaboration with Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), invites members of the media to the 4th ISIbalo Symposium, taking place on\u00a0<strong>21st and 22nd November 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The symposium serves as a platform to promote\u00a0<strong>evidence-based decision-making<\/strong>\u00a0through collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing among key stakeholders from government, business, academia, civil society, and schools.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s symposium, themed <strong><em>&#8220;Measuring progress in Sustainable Development Outcomes: evidence, data and indicator frameworks&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> will feature keynote addresses by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, the Statistician-General of Stats SA, and other distinguished speakers. The program will also include panel discussions, case study presentations, and exhibitions showcasing innovative approaches to data use and policy development.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discussions and papers will revolve around the following sub-themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Localising and mainstreaming of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) \u2013 Municipal Programmes and Initiatives for progress in review of the 30 years of democracy.<\/li>\n<li>Indicator Frameworks in support of provincial growth and development.<\/li>\n<li>Policy in development and progress over the past 30 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EVENT DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a021-22 November 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a008:00 AM \u2013 16:30 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0Archie Gumede Conference Centre, Mayville, KZN Public Works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opening remarks by Deputy Director General: Strategic Management, Office of the Premier &#8211; Dr Fikile Ndlovu<\/li>\n<li>The role of Stats SA within the data ecosystem by The Statistician-General Mr Risenga Maluleke<\/li>\n<li>Purpose of the meeting by Deputy Director General: Stats SA Provincial Coordination \u2013 Mr Ashwell Jenneker<\/li>\n<li>Keynote address by Honourable AT Ntuli &#8211; Premier: KwaZulu Natal<\/li>\n<li>Panel discussions on critical provincial issues and data solutions<\/li>\n<li>Networking opportunities with thought leaders and stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Media representatives will have the opportunity to engage with dignitaries and experts on the significance of data in shaping policies for KwaZulu-Natal&#8217;s development.<br \/>\n<strong>RSVP and Accreditation please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Thabane Ndlela <strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:thabane.ndlela@kznpremier.gov.za\">thabane.ndlela@kznpremier.gov.za<\/a>:<strong>Cell:<\/strong>\u00a00817129901<\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Gabriel Dlamini: <strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:gabrield@statssa.gov.za\">gabrield@statssa.gov.za<\/a> \u00a0<strong>Cell:<\/strong> 079 513 7219: <strong>Tel:<\/strong> 031 3600 671:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please RSVP by 20 November 2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For media inquiries and interview requests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong>\u00a0Thabane Ndlela<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:thabane.ndlela@kznpremier.gov.za\">thabane.ndlela@kznpremier.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name:<\/strong> Felicia Sithole<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cell:<\/strong> 076\u00a0430 0693<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:felicias@statssa.gov.za\">felicias@statssa.gov.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 NOVEMBER 2024 MEDIA INVITATION: THE 4TH ISIBALO SYMPOSIUM \u2013 ADVANCING EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, in collaboration with Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), invites members of the media to the 4th ISIbalo Symposium, taking place on\u00a021st and 22nd November 2024. 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