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The Informal Economy Development Forum joins forces with CollegED The world of work is changing, and the informal economy is at the heart of this transformation. Millions of individuals are finding creative ways to earn a living outside traditional employment structures. Recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities within this sector, the Informal Economy Development Forum […]

Women Entrepreneurs Empowered by IEDF and DSBD Partnership Mpumalanga- August 23,2024 – In a powerful demonstration of community upliftment and economic empowerment, Mr. Stephen Umlaw from the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) conducted an on-site inspection of a thriving cooperative led by members of the Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF). The visit marks a

Empowering Youth Through Entrepreneurial Development: Over 200 Attend Transformative Information Session Stellenbosch, July 15, 2024 – In a landmark event aimed at fostering economic resilience and empowering the next generation, more than 200 young people, aged 18 to 35, attended a transformative information session. The session introduced a series of entrepreneurial training workshops scheduled for

IEDF SA Quarterly Leadership Conference: “Meet the People Where They Are Cape Town, July 23, 2024 – The Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) is dedicated to eradicating poverty and unemployment in our communities. We are pleased to announce our upcoming Quarterly Leadership Conference, a pivotal event where we will share our impactful initiatives and invite

Join Us in Celebrating Excellence: The South African Micro Business Awards 2025 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the South African Micro Business Awards 2025 (SAMBA 2025), an initiative designed to honor and uplift the incredible small scale businesses that form the backbone of our nation’s economy. SAMBA 2025 aims to recognise the

Address from the Global Secretary General: The Mission to Eradicate Poverty Dear Members, Leaders and Partners, In every corner of our nation, we witness the stark realities of poverty. It is the mother struggling to feed her children, the youth deprived of opportunities, and the elderly who deserve dignity in their twilight years. As the

IEDF Presidency Declares War on Poverty: Transforming Grassroots into Greatness South Africa, August 16, 2024 – The Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing the informal economy and fostering substantial economic growth across South Africa. This transformative journey underscores the crucial importance of training and developing leaders from

IEDF SA Quarterly Leadership Conference Declares War on Poverty: Uniting for a Brighter Future South Africa, July 26, 2024 – The Informal Economy Development Forum (IEDF) is pleased to announce our recent Quarterly Leadership Conference, a pivotal event where we shared our impactful initiatives and invited attendees to be a part of this transformative change.

https://media.iedf.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WhatsApp-Video-2024-07-06-at-10.23.10-AM.mp4 Celebrating the Journey of Our TOP 30 Finalists at SAITEX The journey of our TOP 30 finalists in the SAMBA 2024 program reached an inspiring milestone as they exhibited at SAITEX, one of Africa’s largest and most prestigious trade shows. This unique opportunity allowed them to showcase their innovative products and services to a