Co-creating the Future of Leadership & Fast-tracking the Next Generation Innovators
Mission (Im)Possible: Breaking into the TOP10 Countries
By 2025 - based on the 12 Pillars of the Global Prosperity Index that currently ranks South Africa 87th out of 167 Countries surveyed
South Africa's Next BIG Idea
When I started the Future Leader Forum
four years ago, I had no idea that the insights generated from the almost 200 Leaders featured to date are holding the key to solving some of the world's biggest challenges - such as job creation, food security, nation-building and inclusive growth.
Thanks to the feedback received
from the Leaders interviewed throughout the four seasons, the time has now come to call for
The Inaugural Future Leader Summit
that will see the 200 Future & Current Leaders compete for
South Africa's Next BIG Idea
in other words, the ONE Idea that has the Potential to propel the country to the Next Level and take South Africa into the 'TOP 10 Best Countries to Live In' by 2025 (currently 87th out of 167 Nations measured (ranked by the Legatum Prosperity Index)
in terms of Education, Job Security, Economic Prosperity, and Healthcare
by calling on 21 Future Leaders to each present their BIG Idea in a
AGT (America Got Talent) meet TED Talk style presentation
on the 20 & 21 October 2021 (broadcast from the Future Leader Studios, at Waterfall, Johannesburg)
Remember 2010?
Having co-designed the 2010 Brand Ambassador Program, I was privileged to witness first hand how South Africa motivated citizens to rally behind President Mbeki's Brand Promise of "Hosting the Most Successful World Cup Ever" and achieved the highest Visitor Advocacy Score of any FIFA World Cup (i.e. 92% vs Germany 88%)
and at the same time delivered a Visitor Experience that grew inbound tourism by 31% and business tourism up to 47% (and strengthened the exchange rate to a record high of R7/$ - whilst upgrading infrastructure such as major airports, new roads and even the Gautrain which drew gasps of surprise from many international visitors
All BIG Ideas presented will be featured
in the 2021 edition of the Future Leader Book - and all presenters will be invited to share their BIG Idea as part of the Future Leader Academy Curriculum
So, for now please think about
Your Next BIG Idea and further details shall be revealed shortly
Within the 12 Pillars of the Prosperity Index
Education
Safety & Security
Education
The Education pillar ranks countries on access to education, quality of education and human capital.
Health
Safety & Security
Education
The Health pillar measures a country’s performance in three areas: health outcomes (in physical and mental health), health systems, and illness and risk factors.
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
The Safety & Security pillar ranks countries based on national security, personal safety and the security of living conditions in that country
Social Capital
Personal Freedom
Personal Freedom
The Social Capital pillar measures the strength of personal and social relationships, social norms and civic participation in a country.
Personal Freedom
Personal Freedom
Personal Freedom
The Personal Freedom pillar measures national progress towards basic legal rights, individual liberties and social tolerance.
Environment
Personal Freedom
Environment
The Natural Environment pillar measures a country’s performance in three areas: the quality of the natural environment, environmental pressures and preservation efforts.
Governance
Business Environment
Economic Quality
The Governance pillar measures a country’s performance in four areas: the rule of law, integrity of government, government performance and political participation.
Economic Quality
Business Environment
Economic Quality
This pillar ranks countries on the standard of living afforded by an economy, economic inclusiveness, anti-monopoly policy, labour force participation, trade competitiveness and openness to trade
Business Environment
Business Environment
Business Environment
The Business Environment pillar measures a country’s entrepreneurial environment, its business infrastructure, access to credit, investor protections and labour market flexibility
Enterprise Conditions
Market Access and Infrastructure
Market Access and Infrastructure
The Enterprise Conditions pillar
measures the degree to which
regulations enable businesses to
start, compete, and expand.
Market Access and Infrastructure
Market Access and Infrastructure
Market Access and Infrastructure
The Market Access and
Infrastructure pillar measures the
quality of the infrastructure that
enables trade, and distortions in
the market for goods and services
Investment Environment
Market Access and Infrastructure
Investment Environment
The Investment Environment Pillar measures the extent to which investments are adequately protected and are readily accessible.
South Africa's Ranking on the Legatum Prosperity Index
Pillar Rankings
In the Prosperity Pillar rankings, South Africa performs best on Personal Freedom and Social Capital and scores lowest on the Economic Quality pillar.
The biggest positive change, compared to last year, came in Social Capital increasing by 3 places, whereas they dropped 15 places on Business Environment.
Visit the Rankings table to see how South Africa compares to other countries.
Find out how South Africa's rankings compare to other countries here
Ranked 87th of 167
South Africa is 87th in the overall Prosperity Index rankings. Since the Prosperity Index began in 2007, South Africa has moved down the rankings table by 7 places.