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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a pivotal Roundtable Discussion on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government\, hosted by the National Business Initiative (NBI) in collaboration with the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). \nDCoG gazetted a Discussion Document for public comment on 10 April 2025\, setting out some questions for final comments by 30 June 2025.  \nThe recommendations from the roundtable discussion will directly inform the revised White Paper to be published in March 2026. This event provides an opportunity to share your insights on governance\, finance\, infrastructure and economic development which could redefine how municipalities serve communities for decades. \nEvent Highlights \nKeynote Address:\nMr Velenkosini Hlabisa\, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakaway Discussions on: \n\nGovernance (Ethics\, capacity\, political-administrative interface)\nFinance (Funding models\, revenue management)\nInfrastructure (Private sector partnerships\, service delivery)\nLED and Spatial Planning (Regional growth\, inequality\, business engagement)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe roundtable discussion is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative policy reform process aimed at building an efficient and accountable local government system for South Africa. The success of South Africa’s municipalities depends on our collective action. \nThe review is an open call to action for communities and stakeholders\, including business to collectively build a new and ideal system of local government characterised by responsiveness\, efficiency and accountability. The responsibility to ensure viable and sustainable municipalities is a shared national duty in the advancement of democracy. \nIf you would like to attend this event\, please contact Nombulelo Ndaba: NombuleloN@nbi .org.za\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Water security is no longer a future concern\, it is already affecting communities\, businesses\, cities\, economies and ecosystems. As pressure on water systems grows\, organisations need credible and practical ways to respond beyond their own operations. This is where water stewardship becomes critical     \n\n\n\n        \n        Join the National Business Initiative (NBI)\, in partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\, for a thought leadership webinar exploring the newly launched AWS Standard Version 3.0 the global benchmark for credible water stewardship.     \n\n        \n                    \n                    \n\n        \n                \n        \n    \n    \n        \n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Building on the NBI’s early 2025 Thought Leadership Session\, which introduced the AWS Standard and the CEO Water Mandate’s Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) Ambition Guide\, this session will explore how the AWS Standard Version 3.0 can help organisations move from ambition to practical action\, strengthening water management and supporting lasting impact for people\, nature and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n        Participants will gain insights into: \n\nThe revised AWS Standard Version 3.0\nHow water stewardship can support utilities\, cities\, industries and other organisations\nSouth Africa’s water security challenges\nPractical examples of collective action and implementation\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Speakers            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nGarth Barnes: Programme Manager: Environment & Society\, National Business Initiative (NBI)\nFaith Lawrence (PhD): Head of Strategic Partnerships & Policy Engagement\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nTyler Farrow: Standards Manager\, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)\nHelen Seyler: Technical Consulting Director\, ERM\n    \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n    \n                                \n\n    \n    \n                    Event Details:            \n    \n\n\n\n\n        \n        \nDate: Thursday\, 09 July 2026\nTime: 15h00 – 16h30 (SAST)\nPlatform: Online via Zoom\n    \n\n\n\n        \n        Join us to explore how the AWS Standard 3.0 can help organisations respond to today’s water challenges and create lasting positive impact for people\, nature\, and economies.     \n\n        \n                        \n        \n                        \n                        \n                        \n                    \n\n        \n                        \n                                                Click Here to RSVP
URL:https://www.nbi.org.za/event/roundtable-discussion-on-the-review-of-the-1998-white-paper-on-local-government/
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