In South Africa, it is common for social cohesion and socio-economic upliftment initiatives to be launched without sufficient and meaningful engagement with local communities and municipal governments.

As a Collaborative Regional Development (CRD) platform, the Impact Catalyst, through its Social Development and Communications Department, partners with local municipalities and communities to identify and address regional social challenges, co-create tailored socio-economic development initiatives, and secure funding from corporate entities and development agencies.

Amid South Africa’s celebration of Social Development Month, themed: “Working together to build caring and sustainable communities,” the Impact Catalyst, remains committed to fostering public-private partnerships in South Africa to drive progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through transformative projects that bolster local economies and empower communities.