Dr Gwen Ramokgopa Ambassador for OAC 22 October 2015 Future-ready Proudly South African An agent for change IN MY WORLD OF TOMORROW

2 Disaster Risk Reduction Sustainable Development Human Settlements Sustainable Transport

3 AGENDA 2063 A global strategy to optimize use of Africa’s resources for the benefit of all Africans. Aiming to encourage discussion among all stakeholders, “Agenda 2063” is an approach to how the continent should effectively learn from the lessons of the past, build on the progress now underway and strategically exploit all possible opportunities available in the short, medium and long term, so as to ensure positive socioeconomic transformation within the next 50 years.

4 The future African City? Jjuuko Hoods Founder of Karibu art gallery Kampala, Uganda

5 Future Vision Experience Framework Knowledge Local Innovation Relevant Leapfrog

6 Urbanisation – Global cities of the future Africa’s Cities are growing at an unprecedented rate. Within ten years the African Urban population will be greater than the entire population of Europe. These urban centres are expected to contribute significantly to global GDP and possess their own micro-economies within individual countries. 1,26 billion People in African cities By 2050 By 2030 the 18 largest African cities will have a combined spending power of $1,3trillion McKinsey and Co study into 2600 cities The demand and wealth in individual urban centres will lead future growth and that if companies and investors focus growth strategies at the country and regional level, they may fall short of understanding the demand and growth potential.

7 Urbanisation – The African story More than 60% of sub Saharan Africa’s urban residents live in slums The reality of urbanisation in most parts of Africa has not been the first world mixed use developments that we see on billboards but the expansion of informal settlements and unplanned urban sprawl. This naturally leads to social and economic inequality and further contributes to a divided society

8 Our destiny If African Cities are going to rise to the challenge of the 21 st Century it is essential for Africa to take control of its destiny and to be the architects of what a future city can look like on this continent. It is no longer good enough to implement innovation, technology and infrastructure solutions without having a clear high level integrated developmental plan that has been developed by Africans for Africa. This developmental plan requires the political, financial, technical and social spheres to collaborate and contribute towards this future vision.

9 Design Led Thinking Creating a liveable city Integrated urban development not driven by any one agenda This scenario exists globally Develop a uniquely African solution based on the clients client Learning from the mistakes of the west Environment Planning Finance Economics Political Community

10 Uniquely African As Africans we need to take ownership of this space and elevate the discussion beyond smart cities to a debate around Our African City. We have seen African innovation within the mobile communication space result in an unprecedented growth of this technology on the continent. The rapid growth of urbanisation on the continent requires a similar approach and Africa needs to be ready to own and drive the debate on Our future African Cities. USAEuropeAfrica BIM Design led thinking Renewable energy

11 Aliko Dangote April 2014 “This is not just for the money. It is also for prosperity. No one should come from outside Africa to develop the continent. We are the ones who should always be in charge of our own affairs and develop our own continent.”

12 Dialogue for action The framework for action must however be defined Requires a commitment to action to create a home to collate and share existing knowledge, innovation and best practice. A paradigm shift towards an understanding of multiple issues across domains is essential An African Dialogue Politics Smarts Planning Funding Social

13 “Sadly twenty years into democracy, South African cities continue to reflect the spatial legacy of apartheid.” “Our success or failure with spatial transformation and integrated urban development will have a decisive influence on whether we become a nation united in our diversity or simply a collection of people living together separately.” Integrated Urban Development The South African context Minister of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs Mr Pravin Gordhan May 2015

14 Government strategy that seeks to: Foster a shared understanding across government and society about how best to manage urbanisation; Achieve the goals of economic development, job creation and improved living conditions for our people What is the IUDF

15 Liveable, safe, resource-efficient cities and towns that are socially integrated, economically inclusive and globally competitive, where residents actively participate in urban life Vision of a future South African city

16 Liveable, safe, resource- efficient cities and towns that are socially integrated, economically inclusive and globally competitive, where residents actively participate in urban life Integrated transport and mobility VISION LEVERS Integrated and sustainable human settlements STRATEGIC GOALS Access Growth Governance Spatial transformation Efficient land governance and management Integrated urban infrastructure Inclusive economic development Empowered active communities Effective urban governance Strategic priorities Integrated Spatial Planning

17 How can Private sector support the success of the Integrated Urban Development Framework? The challenge to private sector REQUIRES STRONGER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION TO PLAN AND DELIVER AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS WITH NON-GOVT STAKEHOLDERS

18 Introducing the Our African City dialogue Create a platform for this dialogue to take place between government, community and private sector on the African continent Align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2063 and IUDF Partnership with government to develop unique African solutions based on design led thinking An Aurecon initiative to develop thought leadership on the subject of Our African City In partnership with

19 Official launch to media 6pm 28 th October 2015 Grand West Entertainment Complex Cape Town All press welcome

20 The “Our African City” conference 2016 To be launched during Africa month May 2016 Strategically positioned in the City of Tshwane Include Government, Private sector and thought leaders Include target African cities Focus on the IUDF under the OAC banner Two day conference including workshops Outcome is to ensure buy in from all stakeholders and successful implementation of the IUDF

21 Government and Private Sector dialogue Government Levers Spatial Planning Transport Mobility Human Settlements Urban Infrastructure Land Governance Economic Development Empowered Communities Urban Governance Infrastructure Advisory Finance Advisory Technology Advisory Private Sector Input

22 Innovation Technology Solutions Best practice ? ? ? ?

23 Become part of the African dialogue Inaugural Our African City conference May 2016 CSIR Convention Centre, Tshwane