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HIV and AIDS Scenarios for South Africa in 2025
A rigorous process was followed when developing the scenarios. This section highlights the main points that informed the scenarios and provides a summary of the four scenarios in order to outline the context, effect and responses in each. The scenarios include demographic and financial projections. Further information is contained in the Live the Future - Information Pack.
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The season autumn has been used in the name of the scenario as it visually captures the essence of the scenario: in autumn the trees continue to grow taller, while the leaves die and are shed. In this
scenario, sectors of the economy continue to grow and thrive, while other parts shrivel. The Autumn of Limited Opportunity looks at what our society and economy could look like in 2025 if all the role players (government, business, labour, communities and individuals) take, or fail to take,
certain actions. [read more] |
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The season winter has been used in the name of the scenario as it visually captures the essence of the scenario: in winter the world seems bleak and hopeless, nothing grows, and life retreats. So too, in
this scenario. The economy is stagnant, and social circumstances are depressed. The Winter of Discontent looks at what our society and economy could look like in 2025 if all the role players (government, business, labour, communities and individuals) take, or fail to take, certain
actions. [read more] |
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The season spring has been used in the name of the scenario as it visually captures the essence of the scenario: in spring, the world is full of hope and optimism as the world comes back to life after
the cold and hardship of winter. Spring is alive with possibility, new beginnings and the possibility of a brighter future. So too in this scenario. Greater cooperation and coordination improves economic and social conditions for increasing numbers of people. The Spring of Hope looks at what our society and economy could look like in 2025 if all the role players (government, business, labour, communities and individuals) take, or fail to take, certain actions. [read more] |
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The season summer has been used in the name of the scenario as it visually captures the essence of the scenario: summer is a symbol of life. During summer the trees are green, flowers bloom, and
the birds sing. The scenario depicts a society which is blooming. Through collaboration the economy and society are thriving in a way that everyone is able to reap the fruits. South Africa is now indeed a better place for all. The Summer for All People looks at what our society and economy could look like in 2025 if all the role players (government, business, labour, communities and individuals) take, or fail to take, certain actions.[read more] |
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