College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2024 57 trends in transport infrastructure, governance, and contracting. With over 700 publications and a citation count exceeding 65,000, Professor Hensher is internationally recognised as one of the most authoritative voices in the field of transport economics and policy. His presentation bridged the gap between cutting-edge research and its application to real-world challenges, especially those facing countries navigating transitions in urban mobility systems. Joining him was Ms Dalene Campbell, a seasoned transport economist with nearly four decades of experience in public transport operations, policy, and strategy in South Africa. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Urban Mobility and as Vice Chairperson of the UITP Africa Committee, Ms Campbell brought deep practical insights into the negotiation and implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, contract management, and intergovernmental relations. Her contribution enriched the conversation by highlighting the complexities and nuances of transport reform from a practitioner’s perspective, offering reallife lessons from engagements with national and provincial departments, as well as key parastatals. Together, the contributions of Professor Hensher and Ms Campbell illuminated how meaningful partnerships—rooted in trust, accountability, and innovation—are essential to achieving resilient and inclusive public transport systems. The forum served not only as a platform for academic exchange but also as a celebration of South Africa’s progress in the transport sector over the last two decades of democracy. It reaffirmed the vital role that collaborative efforts between government, academia, and industry continue to play in shaping a sustainable transport future for the country. Public lecture by Prof Maryam Lofti: Transforming Global Supply Chains: Promoting Social Sustainability in South African Industries In November 2024, the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management (TSCM) at the University of Johannesburg demonstrated its strong commitment to advancing cutting-edge dialogue on pressing global and local issues in transport and supply chain governance. Among the hallmark events of the year was a transformative seminar held on 12 November 2024, titled “Transforming Global Supply Chains: Promoting Social Sustainability in South African Industries.” This event brought together academics, professionals, and practitioners to address the urgent and often overlooked challenges of social sustainability within supply chains. The seminar was facilitated by Professor Maryam Lotfi of Cardiff Business School, a Visiting Professor in TSCM, a leading voice in sustainable supply chain management, and the co-director of the Modern Slavery and Social Sustainability Research Group. Professor Lotfi’s work focuses on some of the most troubling social issues facing global supply chains today, including forced labour, modern slavery,
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