NCOP 31st July 2012

Local Economic Development

Who are we…. • Theewaterskloof, situated on the City of Cape Town boundary, is a collection

of eight small towns offering the best of country living and a wealth of opportunities for innovative entrepreneurs and businesses.

• We have a bold 2030 vision which sets out a multi-stakeholder plan to build an inclusive, resilient and vibrant green economy that attracts global entrepreneurs who want a quieter, country lifestyle.

• The Municipality won the African Access National Business award in 2010, the top accolades for economic development in the Western Cape in 2011 and

• Has been identified as one of the 110% green flagship projects. • The region has just over 100 000 people living in it, about 40 000 of whom

live on the farmlands that connect the eight towns and 60 000 of whom live in the towns.

• Theewaterskloof’s eight towns are already home to a significant number of talented individuals and businesses who are playing a notable economic role locally, nationally and globally.

OUR LED STRATEGY

Why 2030 ● All successful cities, towns and regions have a

long term vision and plan● TWK economy is unlikely to be turned around

unless stakeholders are united, bold and proactive

● This requires knowing where you want to be as a region

● 2030 provides a public-private-community shared vision and strategy

● It provides a framework for prioritising resources

Theewaterskloof 2030vision

In 2030 TWK will be:A desirable place to live, work & visit; a high quality, sustainable

country environment ; and a connected and creative community

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TWK 2030

Local Government’s Role

The Municipality focuses on:

• Developing a shared vision and providing strategic leadership.

• Bulk infrastructure provision.• Information and knowledge management.• Marketing.• Project facilitation capacity.

Private Sector Role:

• Primary drivers of the economy and creators of jobs.

• In this strategy sector-based organisations are called on to:– champion interventions – business leaders identify on-going opportunities and

actions needed to unlock these.

• NGOs provide bridges into the economy for unskilled and unemployed residents and emerging businesses and hold government accountable.

Bringing the Plan together

• Through a clear communications strategy which is designed to reach each and every resident in our communities.

• The tools range from a DVD, World Café Events, School Information Packs, Suggestion Boxes, Information Bulletins, 2030 Exhibitions and many more.

Why is the Green important?

• Unsustainable resource use our greatest risk towards 2030

• Water is going to become our biggest constraint to growth

• Carbon taxes will make our agricultural sector uncompetitive globally

• Climate change is going to change what can be produced off the land

• Regions that have not anticipated the future and prepared for it will become economically stagnant

Why TWK as a flagship?

• Looking for a flagship with a under resourced local working in partnership with others

• 2030 provides a multi-stakeholder green vision and range of initiatives in the region

• Builds on green economy and ecological research funded by DBSA under 2030 Vision

• Leverages private sector work around biosphere management, waste water and alternative energy

• Builds on community work around transitional town and waste recycling.

Current green agenda

• Space economy• Water• Energy• Waste• Sustainable business• Catchment stewardship• Knowledge economy

Theewaterskloof Municipality In partnership with DBSA, WWF, universities, business and citizens

Inspiring leadership, partnerships and collective action to reduce the region’s carbon footprint and promote sustainable resource use and business

practices.

Making beer using less waterGreen-housingIncredible edible Greyton Eco-wines

Thank You