As we drive forward the B20 South Africa 2025 agenda, our Network Partners play a crucial role in bringing our shared mission of ‘inclusive growth and shared prosperity through global collaboration’ closer to societies worldwide in a practical and tangible way.
Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected dialogue between the business community and G20 policymakers, helping to shape inclusive and sustainable economic outcomes for both emerging and advanced economies.
What Our Network Partners Do
Our Network Partners help to:
- Co-lead and participate in key forums
Engaging with global leaders, Task Forces, and Knowledge Partners to exchange insights and perspectives. - Enhance global awareness and collaboration
Using their networks and platforms to advocate for B20 South Africa’s mission and priority themes. - Partner on knowledge generation and sharing
Collaborating on research, content dissemination, and stakeholder engagement to extend the reach and impact of B20 outputs.
Meet Our Network Partners
Founded in 2020, African Hidden Champions (AHC) is a curated collective of high-growth and homegrown African businesses (~$200M revenue each) scaling toward global prominence.
The founder-driven network representing mid-sized African businesses, co-founded by the Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and led by the Africa Foresight Group, AHC empowers its members with strategic guidance, capital support, talent development, and visibility, advancing Africa’s rise through African entrepreneurship.
For more information, visit www.africanhiddenchampions.co
The Alliance for Integrity is a business-driven, multi-stakeholder initiative promoting integrity and transparency by fostering collective action and strengthening compliance, especially in emerging markets. Active in 15 countries, it collaborates with over 60 partners worldwide and is supported by the German Federal Government and coordinated by GIZ.
For more information, visit www.allianceforintegrity.org
The Basel Institute on Governance is a hands-on centre dedicated to promoting good governance and combating corruption to create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. The Institute has been a network and knowledge partner of the B20 for over a decade and hosts the B20 Collective Action Hub, the longest-running B20 legacy project, which was established in 2013.
For more information, visit baselgovernance.org
BloombergNEF (BNEF) is a strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Our expert coverage assesses pathways for the power, transport, industry, buildings and agriculture sectors to adapt to the energy transition. We help commodity trading, corporate strategy, finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities.
For more information, visit about.bnef.com
Established in 1962, Business at OECD (BIAC) is the officially recognised institutional business stakeholder at the OECD. Business at OECD stands for policies that enable businesses of all sizes to contribute to economic growth, sustainable development, and societal prosperity.
Through Business at OECD, national business and employers’ federations representing over 10 million companies provide perspectives to cutting-edge OECD policy debates that shape market-based economies and impact global governance. Business at OECD’s expertise is enriched by the contributions of a wide range of international sector organisations.
For more information, visit www.businessatoecd.org
The Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Initiative at Virginia Tech motivates action and investment to accelerate sustainable agricultural productivity growth at all scales of production to create returns to farmers, society, the economy, and the environment. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, the GAP Initiative works across sectors to advance a future where every farmer has access to proven, appropriate productivity enhancing tools—empowering agriculture to sustainably meet global needs by 2050.
For more information, visit www.globalagriculturalproductivity.org
The Global Compact Network South Africa is a business-led platform, scaling and accelerating the collective business impact through the Sustainable Development Goals and by upholding the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. The Network is a self-governing entity working closely with the UN Global Compact under an annual Agreement.
For more information, visit www.globalcompactsa.org.za
Henley Business School is a leading global business school and the first in Africa to be quadruple-accredited. Part of the University of Reading, UK, Henley Africa is an emerging powerhouse of African business knowledge, defined by its top-ranked international MBA and executive education programmes, its strong ties to African business, its commitment to transformation and development, and its innovative, flexible approach to management education.
For more information, visit www.henleysa.ac.za
As the institutional representative of 45 million companies in over 170 countries, ICC’s mission is to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. Through strong advocacy, tailored products and services, transparent standard-setting, and effective dispute resolution, ICC facilitates more than US$17 trillion in trade annually.
For more information, visit www.iccwbo.org
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) unites its members to make the accountancy profession truly global. Member organisations uphold integrity and quality, wearing their membership as a mark of international recognition. Together, IFAC and its members shape the profession’s future through learning, innovation, a collective voice, and a shared commitment to the public interest.
For more information, visit www.ifac.org
International Finance Corporation (IFC) — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
For more information on IFC, visit www.ifc.org
The International Organisation of Employers (IOE) is the largest global private sector network, comprising a worldwide membership of over 150 national representative employers’ organisations in more than 140 countries. With a collective membership encompassing 50 million businesses, IOE is a leading international policy advocate for the private sector.
For more information, visit www.ioe-emp.org
The National Business Initiative (NBI), launched in 1995 by former President Nelson Mandela, is an independent, voluntary business coalition of 90+ leading South African companies and institutions, driving socio-economic and environmental systemic change through collective and collaborative action.
We advance an inclusive, resilient and sustainable economy by mobilising business to play a responsible role in society.
For more information, visit www.nbi.org.za
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is an impact-led institute within the University of Cambridge that activates leadership to transform economies for people, nature and climate. Through its global network and hubs in Cambridge, Cape Town and Brussels, CISL works globally with leaders and innovators across business, finance and government for a sustainable future.
For more information, visit www.cisl.cam.ac.uk
Wits Business School (WBS), founded in 1968, is one of the oldest and most respected business schools in Africa. While steeped in history and heritage, the school continues to grow, evolve and innovate, repeatedly spearheading new areas of research. These include digital business, energy leadership, African philanthropy, corporate governance and healthcare leadership.
For more information, visit www.wbs.ac.za
A top-ranked public university in South Africa, UJ is driven by innovation, inclusivity, and impact. With four campuses and UJDigital, it serves over 50,000 students. Aligned with Strategic Plan 2035, UJ advances academic excellence, research, and global partnerships to shape Africa’s sustainable and equitable future.
For more information, visit www.uj.ac.za
The United Nations Development Programme in South Africa works with the government, civil society, and the private sector to advance sustainable development, reduce inequalities, and promote inclusive economic growth. Through innovative solutions, capacity building, and policy support, UNDP drives transformation in areas like climate action, youth empowerment, digital skills, and the Just Energy Transition.
For more information, visit www.undp.org
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. It provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connections between stakeholders to establish trust and build initiatives for cooperation and progress.
For more information, visit www.weforum.org
