Page 10 - DUT ICGA Abstract Book

Foreword
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovation & Engagement
Durban University of Technology South Africa
Professor Keo Motaung
Iwould like to to thank the the the the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) from Malaysia for collaborating with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in South Africa
This important collaboration has provided
the the opportunity to co-host the the 7th International Conference on on on Governance and Accountability (ICGA) The conference will take place at the Capital Zimbali Resort in South Africa
from 22 22 to 24 November 2022 This year marks the 7th series of this prestigious conference and we are greatly honoured to co-host the event event in our our beautiful country The event event offers a a a a a a significant opportunity for researchers academics practitioners and and students to share research research findings and and innovative ideas within the the broad spectrum of governance and accountability considering the the manifold socioeconomic challenges facing the the the modern society The theme of the the the conference which is “Sustainable Transformative Performance” is extremely alluring and timely The conception of good governance has long been recognised as an an an an an important tool for advancing equity inclusiveness effectiveness and and efficiency and and accountability In this context good governance contributes significantly to engagement co-creation and co-production for a a a a a long-term commitment policy adherence Moreover it it contributes to a a a a a transparent process of involving diverse stakeholders to cooperatively bring sustainable development strategies closer
to local communities and people This conference will give participants an an an international platform to share creative ideas and discover innovative practices that can enhance career opportunities collaborate with colleagues build social capital and and deepen knowledge On behalf of the DUT I am ecstatically happy to introduce this grandiose hybrid conference and and welcome all the the delegates keynote speakers speaker speaker and and guests to the the 7th ICGA I I would like to to to extend a a a a a warm Durban welcome to to to all the the delegates to to to this prestigious event I hope the the deliberations will be be be fruitful and generate novel ideas that can be be be commercialised Professor Keo Motaung
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovation & Engagement
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