“Provision of such infrastructure is important but we should focus on the software. Especially in the global south, where cities are young, Strategic communication is how stakeholders build a cohesive collective understanding in a context of social networks “Mr. Joachim Fritz, GIZ
Overview of the planning framework in urban strategic planning in South Africa
Mr Mayur Maganlall, from the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) outlined the South African legislative regime before explaining the national, provincial and local planning framework. He explained that the South African integrated development plan is essentially a business plan that represents the needs of communities: it articulates a long term vision, but also represents a consolidation of all three spheres of governments’ plans. Importantly, it also articulates their requirements for turnaround and contains spatial plans for each municipality. He traced both the strengths and weaknesses of municipal planning before identifying other key issues, as reflected in his presentation which can be accessed on the MILE website.
In this picture from left to right top row : Ms. Diana Motta, Dr. Michael Sutcliffe, Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala, Mr Jean-Michel Debrat, Ms. Sara Hoëflich, Mr Mayur Maganlall bottom row: Mayor Sadi Melo Moya, Mayor Mandengue Louis Lucien, Mayor James Nxumalo, Mr. Eduardo Tadeo and Ms. Nellie Lester
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