Interesting facts about our city to spark an entrepreneurs mind…

Economic Profile of eThekwini Major contributor to KZN – 64.1% & 10.4% SA GDP of Mio. Rands at 2009 prices Africa’s Largest Port – Expanded Key Sectors – Manufacturing – Tourism – Logistics – IT / ICTe – Agribusiness

King Shaka International Airport Dube Trade Port Moses Mabhida Stadium SEACOM under sea cable at Umtunzini Fairmont Hotel at Zimbali Recent Developments in KZN

Investment Opportunities Coastal Resorts Developments – (South & North Coast and St Lucia) Attracting International Hotel Brands Development of the ICT, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Call Centre industries Focused Trade/Export to other African Countries Production of Fresh Produce for export Renewable and Alternative Energy projects

Investment Opportunities … continued Beneficiation of Minerals Automotive components conversion (export-oriented investment) Electronics Engineering, Metal works, Petrochemicals, Bio-Fuels, Wood and Wood products Pharmaceuticals

INVESTMENT PROMOTION Opportunities in Durban Overview: Opportunity 1 – Green Economy - Energy Opportunity 2 – Manufacturing Opportunity 3 – Maritime Sector Opportunity 4 – ICT&E Potential Investment Locations

Enterprise Development Small Medium Micro-enterprise Fairs 7 1.SMME Fairs to bridge the gap between formal large businesses and SMME sector 2.Networks and linkages with mainstream economy 3.Opportunities to showcase products and services 4.Opportunity to identify key constraints for small businesses

Imagine Durban

Innovation Revitalisation of Public Spaces - Parks SDB School’s Recycling Challenge Water and Food Security in Peri- Urban Households Recreation for Girl Learners

Inspiring Stakeholder Action Community Conversation Seminars, Demonstration and Workshops Special Events – Sustainable Living Expo

So Let us start something new and innovative. At the same time ensuring that we create opportunities for the people of South Africa