Publications
- Results: 182
Infrastructure Dialogues 2014
Two Infrastructure Dialogues were held in 2014, exploring themes of 1) Localisation: Driving Industrialisation through the National Infrastructure Plan; 2) Financing Public
The State of Expanded Public Works Programmes in South African Cities 2012-2013
As with previous reports, the 2012/13 report presents the status of EPWP implementation in relation to programme output targets, expenditure, and sector performance. It also takes stock of the institutional arrangements being used in the
New Provincial Planning Legislation in South African Cities
The South African Cities Network (SACN) wishes to use the experience of the KZN PDA as the lens through which to examine the implications and the lessons to be learnt from the introduction of provincial planning and development legislation
The Space Economy: An Important Consideration in Spatial Development Planning
This report serves as a summary of the second in a series of knowledge sharing sessions jointly held by the Department of Economic Development (EDD): National Social Dialogue and Strategic Frameworks Programme; and the South African Cities
Case Studies on the Acquisition of Urban Land by Municipalities
This research provides an overview of the legislative and policy framework informing the acquisition of land from state owned companies and other organs of state by municipalities and/or the HDA, and reflects on the experience of four
Urban Indicators Project 2013: Study Findings
To review the performance of cities a set of indicators have been selected and defined. Data was collected to populate these indicators and the SoCR was published in 2004, 2006 and 2011. Over this period the indicators, methods of
State of City Finances 2013
The South African Cities Network (SACN) has for some time been involved in investigating, assessing and tracking how its members are doing financially. This publication is a continuation of this body of work. It performs an analysis of the
Nairobi Field Trip Reports – 2012
The Nairobi field trip reports were compiled by Laura Burocco and include reports on the National Cooperative Housing Union, a report on Mathare Valley e Kambi Moto in Huruma, and Conference report on slum upgrading & prevention policy,
Infrastructure Dialogues 2012
The study entitled "The State of South Africa’s Economic Infrastructure: Opportunities and Challenges", was undertaken by independent experts covering rail, ports, roads, electricity, water and telecommunications infrastructure. This
Roundtable on Law Reform in Planning
The major challenge is that the three spheres of government share one space in which to execute their assigned planning functions. Land planning and use is the shared platform upon which the three must execute their planning and
Secondary Cities in South Africa: The Start of a Conversation
Secondary cities are seen as important catalysts for more balanced and dispersed growth across the country. As alternative urban centres, they relieve pressure from the country’s primate cities, which is especially important in countries
Addressing the Crisis of Planning Law Reform in South Africa 2012
This study provides information on what current practices are in provinces and identified municipalities. Without this, it would be difficult to gauge the impact of drafting new laws or the repealing or amending of old
Important Legal Issues for Provincial Legislation Dealing with Spatial Planning and Land Use Management
The provincial law should clarify principles and mechanisms for alignment between the various planning frameworks. It can provide that land use and spatial planning decision-making at any level of government be in line with the content of
The State of the Expanded Public Works Programmes in South African Cities 2012
The State of the Expanded Public Works Programme in South African Cities Report highlights and analyses progress and implementation of the EPWP by the SACN
State of South African Cities Report 2011: Towards Resilient Cities
Through patient analysis of trends and behaviour, and through this Third Edition of the State of South African Cities Report, we can safely conclude that, through improved and differentiated support, our cities will become spaces of