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We analyze challenges facing South African cities, particularly in the context of global economic integration and national development. We collect, collate, analyze, disseminate and apply the various experiences of city government across the country. One of the ways we share information is by producing regular reports and research publications. 2011Provincial Legislative Issues and Draft Law Outline - September 2011 SACN response to Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Bill (SPLUMB) report - 6 June 2011 PROVINCIAL WORKSHOPS: A LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR PROVINCIAL SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT Report KwaZulu-Natal Workshop - September 2011 2010-11 Training for Township Renewal Initiative 
The Khayelitsha Business District (KBD) development is one of the first cases of its kind in South Africa. It is unique in that the Khayelitsha Community Trust (KCT), with its various subsidiary companies, is the major equity holder on behalf of the community of Khayelitsha. KCT and its subsidiaries are playing an increasing role in developing the precinct and in its operations and management. This case study focuses on operations and management in the KBD and provides a valuable opportunity to learn about operations and management in township nodal developments. partners for development: Bakubung-Ba-Ratheo and Wesizwe Platinum This case study focuses on the partnership process so far, its key achievements and challenges. It provides a valuable opportunity to learn about how mining companies can work in new and more sustainable ways with local communities. RETAIL centres and township development The case study highlights some of the impacts of retail centres on consumers and local businesses. It suggests some strategies to minimise the potential negative impacts of retail centres and maximise their benefits. It provides a valuable learning opportunity for municipal officials who are considering retail-led development strategies for their areas. 
This booklet focuses on government accountability in Africa, and specifically on social accountability – civil society finding ways and taking steps to hold politicians and officials accountable for planning, for budgets, for expenditure and for delivery. It also emphasises the value of meaningful involvement of citizens in planning and monitoring. A wide range of approaches and tools exist, some of which are examined in this booklet, including the lessons learned from implementation. A strong theme in the booklet is that it is better to be proactively accountable and to practice open democracy than face protests and civil disobedience. The booklet uses examples from a number of African countries, including South Africa, as opportunities for township and local government practitioners to gain new ideas and learn about what can be done and how.
This case study reflects some approaches to township regeneration in a small town context. It aims to highlight experiences from which other practitioners may learn. It forms part of a series of case studies for the TTRI.
This booklet is illustrated with cases from three transport interchanges, namely Mooki Street Bus Rapid Transit station in Soweto (bus transport), the Pretoria-Witwatersrand- Vereeniging 9 highway near Diepsloot in Johannesburg (road transport), and the Chris Hani Railway Station in Khayelitsha (rail). It provides an opportunity to learn about how value at these sites was created by the transport interchanges, and what instruments have been proposed to capture that value for public good.
The aim of the study was to assist in the development of effective leverage mechanisms to improve the role of commercial markets in townships, and help developers and investors to refine their approaches to servicing consumer demands in these areas. More broadly, through an improved understanding of the retail dynamics of the townships, the report aims to assist township development practitioners to formulate appropriate solutions to the challenges that face townships in terms of regeneration and development, and residents in terms of access to economic opportunity. Guide to the State of the city finances 2011 Cover page to the guide to the State of the city finances 2011 State of the city finances Report REPORT: THE FINANCING OF CITY SERVICES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (Phase 2) SoCR 2011 REPORT Report on Water Managers Forum LESSONS FROM STATE OF CITIES REPORTING PROCESS Midterm Review
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