Elizabeth Sidiropoulos

Head: South African Institute of International Affairs @saiia_info Geopolitics, foreign policy, global development. Tweets personal. RT not endorsements.

[EU in SA @EUinSA]

They visited the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its historic archives, and held discussions on global issues at SAIIA and ISS

[Elizabeth Sidiropoulos @Siderop]

Congratulations @WitsUniversity
Proud to be an alumna! #witsie4ever

[Wits University @WitsUniversity]

The University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg has been ranked the No. 1 university in Africa in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). 💙🏛️

Read More: https://t.co/0F6aoEGmwd

#WitsForGood #ResearchForGood #Witsie4Life

[Elizabeth Sidiropoulos @Siderop]

Join @UNDESA Global Policy Series tomorrow. I'll be talking on regional integration in Africa and the AfCFTA. Other topics by fellow UN High Level Advisory Board members are climate action, Africa's youth dividend pathways to employment. Link https://t.co/YOXzjspYRj
@SAIIA_info

[Anton Eberhard @AntonEberhard]

The repeated narrative of @jacob_maroga and others that South Africa’s power cuts were caused by a renewables push (informed by the German energiewende), at the expense of coal, misses completely what happened and, more importantly, what’s happening now.
In the severe load shedding period (2019-2023) only the last couple of units of a small very old coal power station - Komati - were shuttered (most units were taken offline in prior years). And relatively modest amounts of renewables were added.
But now the picture is VERY different and it’s happening under the current leadership of the energy ministry and Eskom.
Look at @Eskom_SA’s chart below. South Africa’s power sector is undergoing a profound transformation with massive amounts of solar and wind being added to the grid. 2026 will be a record year for renewable energy investments and the pipeline of projects being funded and built in 2027-29 is huge, driven by economics (not any foreign ideology).
This is not a fairytale. It’s reality.
Much better now to focus on the urgent need for flexible resources to complement the variability of low cost renewables.

[South African Institute of International Affairs @SAIIA_info]

The impact of #USAID’s closure on funding-dependent newsrooms has been severe, raising urgent concerns about the sustainability of independent #journalism across Africa.

What needs to happen next?

▶️ https://t.co/0qtTvIyijB

[South African Institute of International Affairs @SAIIA_info]

ANNOUNCEMENT | SAIIA is honoured to be a recipient of the @_AfricanUnion’s Africa Think Tank Platform (#ATTP) grant.

As part of the BRIDGE Africa consortium, we join forces with @AcetforAfrica, @Afidep, @ForetiaFound and @PolicyCenterNS to support the implementation of #Agenda2063. 🌍

https://t.co/x2PmndBzS8

[Lauren Johnston 江诗伦 🫏 @lajohnstondr]

China's Africa agenda is being shaped from Hunan Province. Details of its "Hunan Model" are explored in:
👉The ‘Hunan Model’: A new approach in China focused on economic development hurdles in Africa. South African Journal of International Affairs, 1–28. (open access🔥) https://t.co/UgesassGqR
@Siderop @IEAKwame @ZubyMusic @cobbo3 @M_Philani @Kanthan2030 @Dave_Brophy @RG_Humphries @danbanik @AbelKinoti @HunanToday @HunanTimes ChinaAfrica

[Amb. Macharia Kamau @AmbMKamau]

What a deserving recognition. A strong, intelligent and articulate voice for the world, not just for the developing nations. This ought to be the future UN Secretary General. A woman who can help uplift the organization and multilateralism in general!

[New African @NewAfricanMag]

A defining recognition for Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, featured in the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2025.

She is a foreign policy expert and CEO of the South African Institute of International Affairs, demanding Africa’s rightful place in global governance and shaping how the Global South influences debates on climate, debt and inequality.

➡️ Read her full profile on MIA 2025 and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts.

🔗 Discover more on MIA 2025:
https://t.co/GUcO8KkW0D

@Siderop

[Policy Center for the New South @PolicyCenterNS]

The policy environment is fluid, which requires experimentation. A policy brief or paper is only the beginning of the work. What matters is innovating in outreach, rethinking communication strategies, and building trust within communities. Engagement formats like The #AtlanticDialogues reflect this approach, where knowledge production is part of a broader political space.

[Policy Center for the New South @PolicyCenterNS]

Today’s environment requires broadening how stakeholders are understood. Disconnects persist, including in discussions around global forums such as the #G20. Questions are increasingly raised about how funding is used and how policy work is useful, which has led think tanks to engage more directly with #youth.

[Policy Center for the New South @PolicyCenterNS]

There are growing movements that see think tanks as disconnected institutions. Even if the policy community considers them useful, this is no longer sufficient. Relevance matters, and think tanks must respond to perceptions that they are distant from broader society.

[Policy Center for the New South @PolicyCenterNS]

🔴 @Siderop, Chief Executive of the @SAIIA_info, stresses that think tanks operate within a broader ecosystem. While projects are often expected to deliver specific and visible impact, the reality of policy work is far more complex.

[Policy Center for the New South @PolicyCenterNS]

🗣️ Discover the speakers of this session👇
@john_yearwood @SunjoyJ @Siderop

[Ibrahim Mayaki @NEPAD_Mayaki]

Très honoré d'avoir donné le Keynote lors de cette conférence sur les Flux Financiers Illicites #IFF dans le cadre du @Collectif_RAF ;les biens mal acquis et les les flux illicites nous coûtent des routes, des ecoles, des dispensaires...et creusent l #inégalité @FACTIpanel

[Chicago Council on Global Affairs @ChicagoCouncil]

What is the future of the G20 under US leadership? Tune in Thursday morning to hear Lord Jim O’Neill, @BrentNeiman, @Siderop, and @londonvinjamuri analyze this question and more in a virtual conversation. https://t.co/KU1TdRr6gz

[Global Governance Media @GloGovMedia]

In a fractured multilateral system, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos argues that cooperation cannot be an afterthought. Reforming global governance means recognising new centres of power and responsibility — and ensuring Africa has a permanent voice at the table.
#G20SouthAfrica #BetterAfricaBetterWorld #GlobalGovernance @g20rg @siderop @SAIIA_info
https://t.co/cAsLBq0iSO

[Elizabeth Sidiropoulos @Siderop]

It was great to talk with Thulasiswe Simelane on G20 Focus on what to expect from the upcoming @g20org summit in Johannesburg. How does the agenda reflect Africa's priorities and what will be SA's legacy?
https://t.co/wN4K683X1a

[SABC News @SABCNews]

With global power dynamics shifting and inequality widening, a pivotal question looms: Will this presidency truly champion the interests of Africa and the Global South?

This Sunday from 20:30 – 21:30, Thulasizwe Simelane asks: “Will SA's G20 Presidency Deliver For Africa and the Global South?”

Joining him in this discussion is Zane Dangor and Elizabeth Sidiropoulos.

📺 Watch G20 Focus on SABC News Channel 404, simulcast on SABC 2 and SABC Plus.

🌍 Global Insights. Local Impact.

[G20 United States @g20org]

Today, South Africa's G20 Sherpa, Mr. Zane Dangor, delivered powerful remarks at the G20 Sherpa meeting, embodying the nation's spirit and vision for its Presidency!
​The core message emphasized the strength found in diversity, echoing the South African motto: "United in our diversity." Mr. Dangor stressed that while some may view diversity as an obstacle, South Africa sees it as a profound source of strength over division.
​He highlighted that this principle is fundamental to South Africa's approach, seeking to preserve the unity of the G20 group as a collective force. "We look forward to constructive engagement over the next four days to ensure the Leaders' Declaration reflects our collective ambition for a unified, productive global future".
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​#G20SouthAfrica #ReKaofela #G20SherpaMeeting #UnitedInDiversity #SolidarityEqualitySustainability #GlobalCooperation