We also recognise that SAICA and its members play an important role in advocating for change and serving as change agents to help South Africa recover from the economic challenges it faces. SAICA therefore convened an Economic Recovery conference to raise awareness, collaborate with key stakeholders, and exert pressure on the government to take action to strengthen the economy. SAICA and its members have been proactive in publishing the outputs from the conference in the form of an economic recovery blueprint to create media exposure and advocate for proper economic development initiatives.

The purpose of the SAICA economic recovery blueprint is to serve as a vision for the profession and its members to drive policy and advocacy relating to the inclusive growth of the South African economy. The blueprint will be updated annually and used to influence the strategy of SAICA and drive the economic relevance of the profession. It will also serve as a guideline for members to make informed economic and business decisions. The South African economy is facing numerous challenges, including declining real GDP per capita, slowing productivity growth, increasing unemployment, and entrenched poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these weaknesses, but a closer examination provides clear pointers for intervention. SAICA and its members have an important role to play as change agents to contribute to getting the country back on the path of economic development and growth.