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DBSA at the G20 Social Summit, South Africa 2025
About the
G20 Social Summit
For the first time in history, South Africa holds the Presidency of the G20 — a defining moment for the continent and an opportunity to embed African perspectives within the global development agenda. Under the theme “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability” South Africa’s G20 Presidency champions inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and the creation of a capable, ethical developmental state.
Building on Brazil’s precedent in 2024, the G20 Social Summit represents a global platform where governments, multilateral development banks, civil society, and the private sector converge to advance the social dimensions of economic policy. Hosted from 18–20 November 2025, the Summit aims to ensure that social development priorities are fully integrated into the G20 Leaders’ Declaration and legacy.
Sectors
DBSA’s Participation and Role
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is proud to contribute an African perspective to global discussions on inclusive growth, sustainable development, and social equity. Through its participation, the DBSA underscores Africa’s leadership in shaping solutions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals while fostering solidarity and shared prosperity across the Global South.
DBSA’s participation spans three key pillars:
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Participation at the G20 Social Summit
The DBSA supports the Presidency of South Africa in delivering on the G20 Social Summit, along with executing on commitments that roll up to the country’s legacy from the G20 Social Summit.
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Legacy Commitments
DBSA’s legacy commitments include the DLAB Programme, which has invested over R500 million in youth-centred social infrastructure now expanding across the continent, and the Pan-African Sovereign Wealth Fund initiative, a G20 Social Legacy Project focused on mobilising capital to close Africa’s development financing gap, diversify economies and advance regional inclusion, all aligned with the SDGs and Agenda 2063.
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Side Events
The Bank will host two pivotal side events designed to deepen dialogue and practical collaboration on key development issues:
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Partnerships for sustainable development and unlocking economic opportunity through sport
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The People's Commission on Sovereign Wealth Funds
Side Events
Register for DBSA’s G20 Social Summit Side Events
