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Mission (Im)Possible: Breaking into the TOP10 Countries

By 2030 - 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 2030 (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 22 Future-minded Leaders to each present their BIG Idea in a 


AGT (America Got Talent) meet TED Talk style presentation 


on the 9 & 10 November 2022 

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 2022 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 

Co-creating South Africa's Next Big Idea

Find out more

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. 

View South Africa's Prosperity Index

South Africa TOP20 Nation in Personal Freedom

The 2018 Prosperity Index ranked South Africa 17th in the Personal Freedom Pillar 


A few years before the release of Nelson Mandela, spiritual leaders from around the world assembled in a meeting to deliberate the future of planet earth. Unnoticed by the media, the guardians of wisdom came to one singular conclusion about the future of planet earth – that the next quantum leap in human consciousness would arise out of the country that was going to inspire a new meaning of freedom in the world ...

How South Africa won the World Cup in Destination Branding

Read the Research Report

Inspiring the World

From America Got Talent to the World - what the Judges had to say: 

  • " You showcased the Beauty that you represent and you are giving so much Hope!"  
  • "To feel your authenticity and joy just coming through I felt you transported us to where you are from ... it was so beautiful, so magical!"  
  • "There is nothing more exciting than when people come from far away to this stage and you bring your culture and your life and share your talent ... from what you dressed, I love the colour and the sound" 

A Dream come True: The Story behind the Story

"We want to show the whole World that anything is possible ... Just because you are born into poverty doesn’t mean that you are poverty" 

The Performance that inspired the World


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