Neftaly Malatjie Speech for launching SayProCRR-2 SayPro Economic Impact Studies Research Office

Kgotso a ebe le lena!

Distinguished guests, partners, colleagues, and community members,

It is with great pride and an unwavering sense of purpose that I welcome you today to the official launch of SayProCRR-2: The SayPro Economic Impact Studies Research Office. This launch is not just the unveiling of a new research unit—it is the declaration of our intention to dig deeper, think smarter, and act bolder in shaping economic realities for our communities.

At SayPro, we believe that real progress must be measurable. It must be backed by evidence, informed by context, and driven by a deep understanding of the social and economic fabric of our society. That is the spirit behind SayProCRR-2.

This office will focus on analyzing, measuring, and projecting the economic impact of our programs, interventions, partnerships, and community initiatives. Whether it’s a learnership, an enterprise development project, or a youth employment initiative—this research unit will uncover the true economic value of the work we do. It will help us answer the question: What difference are we making, and how can we make it even bigger?

Through rigorous economic impact studies, SayProCRR-2 will:

• Track job creation and income growth,
• Evaluate return on investment for development programs,
• Map economic participation trends,
• Inform funding and policy decisions, and
• Guide the design of future SayPro interventions.

This is more than research. It’s about telling the untold stories behind every number—a single parent now able to support their family, a young entrepreneur who no longer depends on handouts, or a previously unemployed youth who now contributes to their local economy. These are the impacts that matter. And through this office, we will make sure they are seen, heard, and scaled.

I want to thank everyone who contributed to the vision and creation of SayProCRR-2. Your commitment to excellence, to evidence-based development, and to real transformation is what makes SayPro the leading force it is today.

Let us move forward with renewed energy and collective commitment. Because with the right data, the right strategy, and the right people—there is no limit to the positive change we can achieve.

Ke a leboga. Thank you. Let the work begin.
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