eThekwini (Durban) City Development Strategy
The eThekwini Municipality aims to be Africa's most liveable city by 2020, focusing on inclusivity, sustainability, governance, and productivity.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
ethekwini municipality |
| Authors: | Dr. Michael Sutcliffe |
| Time horizon: | 2020 |
| Geographic focus: | Ethekwini (durban), South Africa, South Africa |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing the eThekwini Municipality's strategic planning documents, assessing the implementation of various initiatives, and evaluating the impact on governance, economy, inclusivity, and sustainability.
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Key Insights
The eThekwini (Durban) City Development Strategy outlines the vision for the city to become Africa's most liveable city by 2020. The strategy is built on a Long Term Development Plan (LTDP) with three key delivery thrusts: improving quality of life, building skills and technology, and strengthening the economy. The plan addresses the effects of apartheid by promoting a compact city approach, discouraging urban sprawl, and establishing an 'urban edge'. Governance is a central theme, emphasizing democratic institutions, rule of law, and anti-corruption measures. The strategy is divided into four main areas: creating an inclusive city, building a well-governed city, fostering a sustainable city, and developing a productive city. Initiatives include providing basic services, enhancing participatory democracy, implementing environmental policies, and driving economic development through clusters like the port, manufacturing, and leisure. The strategy also focuses on job creation, SMME development, and infrastructure projects like the uShaka Marine World and the ICC extension. Good governance is highlighted as a crucial element for sustainable development, with community participation and integrated planning at its core.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2020 time horizon | 2020s time horizon | English publication language | Ethekwini (durban) geographic scope | South Africa geographic scope | basic services | cities | city | city development strategy | community participation | economic development | environmental policy | governance | inclusivity | infrastructure | job creation | productivity | sustainability | urban development