Unpacking the 2024 Governance Performance Index: Challenges and Triumphs in RSA Municipalities
Release Date: 04/17/2024
The Kamiesberg Local Municipality Innovative Transformation Journey
Future Cities Africa podcast
Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Nestled in the heart of Namaqualand, Kamiesberg is addressing rural challenges with innovative strategies, blending digital advancements and community-driven solutions. Let’s dive into their journey of transformation, service delivery, and community connection!
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Our Future Cities: Framework for Place-Led Development
Future Cities Africa podcast
Welcome to another insightful episode on Future Cities Africa. In this episode we’ll explore Our Future Cities’s Framework for Great Places, shaping vibrant, equitable African cities through place-led development. We cover its core components, real-world applications, community co-creation, policy influence, global insights, and a bold vision for Africa’s urban future. Rashiq Fataar, CEO of Our Future Cities, discusses the organisation's framework for creating vibrant, equitable African cities through place-led development. The framework consists of four core components: Place of Mind...
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Kouga Municipality’s Digital Transformation Journey: Revolutionising Local Governance
Future Cities Africa podcast
Introduction In this episode of the ‘Local Government Innovation Series’, the deputy Municipal Manager and ICT Manager of Kouga Municipality discuss their digital transformation journey, emphasising leadership strategies and improved service delivery. Episode Overview Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Over the past 18 months, Kouga has revolutionised its IT environment by adopting innovative technologies like drones for community safety, electronic bulk meter reading for electricity, and the Collaborator platform...
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Walvis Bay’s Journey and Strategy Toward Sustainable Urban Innovation
Future Cities Africa podcast
In this episode of the ‘Local Government Innovation Series’, Mayor Trevino Forbes of Walvis Bay Municipality shares how they’re turning urban challenges into opportunities through sustainable development, digital transformation, and innovative governance strategies. Episode Overview: Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. In this episode, Mayor Trevino Forbes of Walvis Bay Municipality discusses how the municipality is addressing urban challenges through innovative and sustainable initiatives. Key highlights include...
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Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth
Future Cities Africa podcast
‘Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone’s Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth’ is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green manufacturing and sustainable investment in Africa. Series Overview: In this series, we dive into Atlantis SEZ's bold vision for the green economy and uncover how it’s building a resilient ecosystem for investors and industries alike. We examine how this unique zone empowers green industries, supports ESG goals, and drives skills development for an inclusive, sustainable future. ...
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Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth
Future Cities Africa podcast
‘Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone’s Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth’ is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green manufacturing and sustainable investment in Africa. Series Overview: In this series, we dive into Atlantis SEZ's bold vision for the green economy and uncover how it’s building a resilient ecosystem for investors and industries alike. We examine how this unique zone empowers green industries, supports ESG goals, and drives skills development for an inclusive, sustainable future. ...
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Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town: Episode 2
Future Cities Africa podcast
Cape Town is a thriving green economy innovation hub. The city includes and is surrounded by a range of role players actively participating in green innovation and climate resilience. Cape Town is a hub for green businesses, from renewable energy to sustainable tourism. The city has built a supportive ecosystem and offers access to a growing local market. Cape Town’s universities, research institutions, and private sector are driving cutting-edge solutions in cleantech. This episode is part of the "Invest in climate secure Cape Town series", a two-part series supported by the City of Cape...
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 3
Future Cities Africa podcast
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. Within this context, CBAM can be defined as a carbon border tax on embedded GHG emissions of carbon-intensive products imported into the EU, also from SA. It can be viewed as an opportunity to drive local businesses towards greater economic resilience and green innovation. In this series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much more. This...
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Preparing Western Cape Businesses for CBAM Challenges and Opportunities: Episode 2
Future Cities Africa podcast
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a key policy tool that forms part of the European Green Deal (EGD) to reduce net GHG emissions across Europe and abroad. Within this context, CBAM can be defined as a carbon border tax on embedded GHG emissions of carbon-intensive products imported into the EU, also from SA. It can be viewed as an opportunity to drive local businesses towards greater economic resilience and green innovation. In this series, we will unpack its implications on business, building business resilience, key opportunities, where to find support, and much more. This...
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Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town: Episode 1
Future Cities Africa podcast
The “Invest in Climate Secure Cape Town" series showcases how Cape Town is a) committed and accountable to investing into building climate resilience, b) globally recognised for climate leadership, resilience building in responding to climate crisis and building pro-active plans based on the learnings and c) known for its supportive and inclusive green economy business ecosystem. This episode is part of the "Invest in climate secure Cape Town series", a two-part series supported by the City of Cape Town Department of Enterprise & Investment, produced in partnership with City of Cape...
info_outlineIn this Future Cities Africa episode we explore the findings from Good Governance Africa's 2024 Governance Performance Index, examining local governance across South Africa’s 257 municipalities.
We discuss the effects of political instability on service delivery and leadership, the disparities in citizen satisfaction, and what can be done to improve municipal performance.
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