South African president vows to prioritize economic growth, poverty reduction

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that the government of national unity (GNU) will advance three strategic priorities over the next five years to promote economic growth and reduce poverty.

“We have decided to place inclusive economic growth at the center of the work of the GNU and at the top of the national agenda,” Ramaphosa made the remarks Thursday night while addressing the Opening of Parliament at Cape Town City Hall.

The three strategic priorities include driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing poverty and tackling the high cost of living, and building a capable, ethical and developmental state.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that the government of national unity (GNU) will advance three strategic priorities over the next five years to promote economic growth and reduce poverty.

“We have decided to place inclusive economic growth at the center of the work of the GNU and at the top of the national agenda,” Ramaphosa made the remarks Thursday night while addressing the Opening of Parliament at Cape Town City Hall.

The three strategic priorities include driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing poverty and tackling the high cost of living, and building a capable, ethical and developmental state.