The rise of customer centri(cities) in South Africa

Rooftop solar installation at Black River Park in Cape Town</span>Last month I was invited to present the benefits of the green economy to over 50 mayors as part of a themed panel discussion on 'Municipal finances as a catalyst for the local economy'. One of the major challenges that were raised was that the green economy is still widely viewed as a "competitor" to municipal services. They are yet to see it as a collaborative opportunity for unlocking new investment growth and innovation. As advocacy partners, we are often quick to preach "green is the future" without understanding the full context of the lay of the land, i.e. the upfront challenges facing municipalities and the decision-making constraints at hand.
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