Welcome to Catalytic Strategy - An initiative of the IWFSA
The Catalytic Strategy was launched in 2019 through a partnership between the International Women's Forum South Africa (IWFSA) and WDB Investment Holdings (WDBIH), with the support of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and Anglo American South Africa. It was created as a transformative, evidence-based advocacy initiative to accelerate progress toward Women's Economic Justice in South Africa.
The strategy focuses on targeted research and policy analysis to inform public debate, influence legislation, and drive reform in both the public and private sectors. By generating credible data and practical insights, the Catalytic Strategy works to address the gender pay gap, remove systemic barriers, and expand opportunities for women to participate fully in the economy.
The initiative also highlights and celebrates companies and individuals who demonstrate strong commitment to advancing women's economic empowerment. Through research, advocacy, and recognition programmes, the Catalytic Strategy aims to achieve measurable change and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable economic landscape in South Africa.
Seasoned financial services professional and advocate for gender lens investing and inclusive economic development.
Global business leader, founder of Smile Telecoms, and transformational figure in the telecoms and mining industries.
Prominent South African attorney specialising in commercial and litigation law, with a focus on gender equality and empowerment.
Chairman of Anglo American's Management Board SA, experienced corporate leader, and advocate for inclusive economic growth.
Vuyo Lee is a transformative JSE executive whose leadership advances financial inclusion, gender equity, and meaningful social impact while balancing a strong commitment to family
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The Catalytic Strategy advances its purpose through research, advocacy, recognition, and collaboration. It conducts projects such as the Gender Pay Gap research to provide evidence that informs policy and supports legislative reform. The strategy also hosts the Women's Economic Justice Awards to acknowledge organisations and individuals that are making a measurable contribution to women's economic empowerment.
By working with partners in business, government, and civil society, the Catalytic Strategy helps shape national conversations, improve workplace practices, and remove barriers that limit women's full participation in the economy.
Recognising leaders and organisations making measurable contributions to women's empowerment.
Evidence-based study to inform policy reform and workplace equity.
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25 October 2024
10:00
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14:30
Brought together tax experts to address gender bias in taxation and propose inclusive reforms.
28 August 2024
10:00
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11:30
Commissioned to evaluate legislation effectiveness in closing the gender pay gap and recognise champions of women's advancement.
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Date: 25 October 2024
Location: WDB House, 59 Cradock Ave, Dunkeld, Sandton, 2169
Started at: 10:00
Ended at: 14:30
Date: 28 August 2024
Location: LinkedIn Live
Started at: 10:00
Ended at: 11:30
In an effort to consolidate and generate dialogue around the gender pay gap and its impact on gender-inclusive taxation, the Catalytic Strategy - an initiative led by the International Women's Forum South Africa (IWFSA) and WDB Investment Holdings (WDBIH)—assembled a panel on 25 October 2024 in Johannesburg, to unpack the complexities of gender disparities
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The struggle for equity has been masked by scope limitations and unmonitored legislative frameworks and policies that fail to account for the unsung contributions of women in both the informal and formal economic sectors. This has necessitated the Gender Pay Gap research undertaken by the Women's Economic Justice Catalytic Strategy, established in 2019 by the
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Comprehensive analysis of gender pay disparities across industries with policy recommendations.
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