ASGISA

Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative of South Africa

Initiated in March 2004. Goals are to halve poverty and unemployment by 2014.

AMIP

Asset Management Improvement Programme

Is a tool to assist Local Government in management of   assets.

BRT

Bus Rapid Transit programme

Dedicated bus lanes on the N2 forms part this programme to reduce public transport by approximately 10 minutes during peak hours.

CDS

City Development Strategy

Draw on background studies that have been undertaken for the regional development strategy planning process and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

CHEC

Cape Higher Education Consortium

Represents the Cape Peninsular University of Technology, University of Cape Town, and University of the Western Cape and the University of Stellenbosch.

CTRU

Cape Town’s Routes Unlimited

Is the official destination marketing organisation for the city of Cape Town and the Western Cape Province.  It exists to promote Cape Town and the Western Cape as a preferred leisure, events and business destination – both nationwide and worldwide.

Eessence of Cape Town Routes Unlimited tourism marketing strategy is growth and Transformation.

CPUT

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Self explanatory.

CTICC

Cape Town International Convention Centre.(Convenco)

The CTICC aims to develop and operate an international standard convention centre in Cape Town

DWAF

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry.

Self explanatory.

EMT

Executive Management Team

Top administration decision-making body of the City of Cape Town.

EEI

Cape Town Energy Efficiency Initiative

Launched in Feb 2007
Produce energy efficient commercial building.
First private and public partnership.

EPWP

Expanded Public Works Programme

Labour intensive methods to upgrade infrastructure ect.

GABS

Golden Arrow Bus Services

Golden Arrow serves the entire metropolitan Cape Town area with services provided from six depots. As the sole provider of scheduled bus transport in the Western Cape metropole, the company plays a significant role in meeting basic needs as well as building the economy of the region.  

GGP

Gross Geographic Product

The gross geographic product (GGP) of a particular area amounts to the total income or payment received by the production factors – (land, labour, capital, and entrepreneurship) – for their participation in the production within that area.

HLI

Higher Learning Institution

Tertiary learning institutions – universities, colleges ect.

IWM

Integrated Waste Management

Same as above – focus on the integration of waste.

IDP

Integrated Development Plan

The Integrated Development Plan is a developmental plan setting strategic and budget priorities.

KPI

Key Performance Indicator

Delivering on the objective. Measuring process.

KCT

Khayelitsha Community Trust

The main objective of KCT is to facilitate the development of the Khayelitsha Business District and to hold equity for the local community in the development.

MTIEF

Medium Term Income and Expenditure Framework

MTIEF is a framework used by the City and Provincial government which the City uses to deliver on services that are affordable to its citizens.

MFMA

Municipal Finance Management Act

Act that guides all financial issues on National, Local and Provincial levels.

MTEC

Medium Term Expenditure Committee

This committee was established by Province to engage the City of Cape Town, local and district municipalities in an attempt to align provincial and local government dev priorities to budget.

NSDP

National Spatial Development Perspective

Initiated March 2003. Goal is to attract capital investments in areas of growth potential. Focus is on providing basic services, access to social services and human resource development. Area of need and less potential will be core.

NMT

Non-motorised transport

Refers to cycling and walking.

PGDS

Provincial Growth and Development Strategy.

Ikapa Elihlumayo
Define shared growth
Integrated development targets & objectives for 2014

- Key pillars of development path:
- Growth
- Equity
- Empowerment
- Environment integration.

PSDF

Provincial Spatial Development Framework

Adresses urbanisation pressures on natural ressources, Economic and social divisions.
Provides a policy context for urban development and environmental resource protection.

SFA

Strategic Focus Area

Priority - framework for delivering on the City’s vision and 5 Year Plan.

SDBIP

Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan

Detailed operational plans that focus on City-wide, Directorial and Departmental level.

SWM

Solid Waste Management

Refers to the management of all waste generated.  Also focussing on the prevention of pollution and waste.

Future Cape Town

Future Cape Town

• Set of ideas of choices faces Cape Town over the next 30-40 years.
• Existing challenges & new dynamics.
• Aims to create a basis of sustainable long-term- growth & development.
• Three aspects need to inform forward planning: Infrastructure, Access & skills.

US

University of Stellenbosch

Self explanatory.

UWC

University of the Western Cape

Self explanatory.

WESGRO

n/a

(Trade and Investment company. Not acronym.)

The main objectives are: to attract and facilitate investment into the Western Cape; to grow exports of products and services of the Western Cape through development of export capability, demand and market access and  to market the Western Cape as a competitive business destination within the national and international arenas.

WC/WDM

Water Conservation & Water Demand Management.

Reduce water demand through the implementation of Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) initiatives in order to ensure a sustainable supply of water for the future and to ensure financial efficiency in the supply of water services. The implementation of WC/WDM can also result in significant long-term financial savings to the City as well as the public by reducing water losses, reducing treatment costs and postponing large capital infrastructure.

WSA

Water Service Authority

Self explanatory.

WSP

Water Service Provider

Self explanatory.