Sibahle Magadla

An economic development specialist with over a decade of experience across private sector, academia, government and international development, this speaker focuses on labour markets, skills systems and economic performance. Work includes facilitating high-level global dialogues that bring together business and civil society to address structural challenges shaping growth and participation. A Chevening Scholar with advanced degrees in economics, including from SOAS, University of London, the perspective combines analytical rigour with practical relevance. Audiences gain clear insight into workforce trends, productivity, skills gaps and economic inclusion, with frameworks that support better decision-making, stronger talent strategies and improved organisational competitiveness in a changing global environment.