PERSPECTIVES ON GOOD GOVERNANCE

A MULTI-LEVEL CONVERSATION

25 March 2026

Why this Conversation Matters NOW

Recent years have been marked by significant global disruptions, geopolitical tensions, economic instability, climate challenges, and rapid technological transformation. Events such as the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East highlight how quickly regional developments can have global consequences, affecting markets, institutions, and organisational stability.

These realities underscore the growing importance of governance systems that can operate effectively across organisational, national, and global levels. As risks become increasingly interconnected, leaders must consider how governance frameworks can support resilience, accountability, and long-term value.

What This Session Will Explore:

This moderated panel will explore good governance from four perspectives:

Organisational Level Perspective

How governance works inside organisations, including topics such as:

  • Board governance and oversight

  • Risk governance

  • Data governance and decision-making integrity

Sector or Industry Level Perspective

How governance is shaped at an industry level, including:

  • Corporate governance guidance

  • Governance codes and standards

  • Industry expectations and best practice

National Level Perspective

How governance operates within national systems, including:

  • Parliament and oversight structures

  • Executive accountability

  • The judiciary and rule of law

Planetary Level Perspective

What it means to apply governance principles to the planet as a single interconnected global entity, including:

  • Long-term stewardship

  • Shared responsibility and interdependence

  • Ethics, sustainability, and systemic risk

Meet our Panelists

Professor Lourens Erasmus

Event Moderator

Professor in the Department of Financial Governance at the University of South Africa and leader of the CAPIA Research Group.

Professor Mervyn King

Organisational Level Perspective

Globally recognised authority on corporate governance and chair of the King Committee that produced the King Reports on Corporate Governance.

Shabeer Khan

National (Government) Level Perspective

Accountant-General at the South African National Treasury and Chartered Accountant specialising in public financial governance and transparency.

Sean Lyons

Planetary Level Perspective

International thought leader on value preservation and corporate defence, focusing on systemic risk and long-term organisational resilience.

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About the CAPIA Research Forum

The CAPIA Research Forum convenes conversations that connect governance research and practice, creating space for thoughtful dialogue on emerging governance challenges and opportunities.

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