Publications
- Results: 190
Green Economy Summit Report
The Green Economy Summit was convened from 18 to 20 May 2010 under the overarching theme: “Towards a resource efficient, low carbon and pro-employment growth path.” The summit, made up of a broad multi-stakeholder base, broadly
Expanded Public Works Programme: Progress Report
The SACN EPWP programme and associated reference group was established in collaboration with the Department of Public Works after a study that was conducted, to assess the potential of the nine cities in the network to contribute to the
National Urban Development Framework
The purpose of this draft national urban development framework (NUDF) is to provide a common nation-wide view on how to strengthen the capacity of South Africa’s towns, cities and city-regions to realise their potential to support
Securing Municipal Finance in Southern Africa
This publication is based on presentations made during a workshop on Sustainable Municipal Finance in Southern Africa. The meeting, sponsored by the SACN with the support of the World Bank Institute and the Public Private Infrastructure
Framework to Assess the Legacy Impact of the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Development of South African Cities
This project book is a narrative Phase 2 of the Legacy Project – Framework to Assess the Legacy Impact of the 2010 FIFATM World Cup (2010 FWC) on Development of South African cities. Its purpose is to explain the stages and the processes
Sustainable Cities 2009
This edition of the Sustainable Cities Report provides an overview and analysis of sustainable city learning outputs produced by SACN and its partners during 2009. The priority themes included renewable energy and waste-to-energy
Inclusive Cities 2009
This 2nd edition of SACN’s Inclusive Cities Report highlights the range of urban development and management challenges that must be faced in creating truly inclusive cities that provide socio-economic opportunities and an improved
Well-Governed Cities 2009
This is the first edition of the Well-governed Cities Annual Report. It is a collection of articles and analysis on issues of governance in South African cities, designed to provoke dialogue and discussion, and inspire cities towards good
Training for Township Renewal Initiative 2009
The Training for Township Renewal Initiative (TTRI) is a joint project of the National Treasury, the Department of Provincial and Local Government and the South African Cities Network.
Township Transformation Timeline
The Township Transformation Timeline provides an overview of the history of the evolution of Townships since 1900 and the lessons that can be learnt for the future. The Timeline sets out to provide a better understanding of Townships and
Sustainable Public Transport: Overview Report
SACN put together a learning theme titled Sustainable Public Transport. The CSIR was contracted to provide technical inputs and co-ordination support with a view to convening a high-level group of transport managers and practitioners from
Urban Environmental Management Programme Report
This document reports on the various projects within the Urban Environmental Management Programme (UEMP) implemented across a number of Metros in the country. The programme covers five areas related to sustainable development: Air quality;
A National Overview of Spatial Trends and Settlement Characteristics
This National Spatial Trends Overview is meant to form a key baseline input to the forthcoming national urban development framework, and was to build onto work already done within the National Spatial Development Perspective (NSDP), as
Expanded Public Works Programme 2008
This report comprises an input into the inclusive cities annual report focusing on progress in implementing the Expanded Public Works Programme [EPWP] by the nine member cities of the SACN and other urban Municipalities. The EPWP is a
Effective Utility Management: A Primer for Water and Wastewater Utilities
This Primer is designed to help water and wastewater utility managers make practical, systematic changes to achieve excellence in utility performance. It was produced by water and wastewater utility leaders who are committed to helping