According to Santam strategy analyst, Edmond Lee, Santam’s entry explicitly stated that “the Eden project is not just a project we sponsor financially – it is rather a partnership where each partner made financial and knowledge contributions to make it a success, hence a true collaborative effort”. ‘Risk and resilience in a changing world: the […]
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