It is true that around the world today, policy makers and businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of the cities and regions to the economic development of nations. Moreover during our interaction with various businesses and public sector leaders during the period under review it became increasingly clear that there is general goodwill towards ACT, but also a recognition that Accelerate Cape Town could be that vehicle that will help big businesses and government leaders to help shape and form a common 2030 Vision, in identifying key levers of change and in turning great ideas into tangible projects.
Accelerate Cape Town’s membership is growing at a rapid pace and currently includes Old Mutual, KPMG, BP Southern Africa, Coronation Holdings, Safmarine, and Pam Golding Properties amongst others. During the past 6 months we had several high level meetings with public sector and business leaders and held project specific meetings with relevant stakeholders related to:
Accelerate Cape Town’s vision is a simple one – and a demanding one: to develop and build the Cape Region as the Creative and Innovative Capital of the world and be recognized as the best city in the world in which to do business. There has been a broad acceptance amongst both business and public sector leaders that Accelerate Cape Town will be an important leader in shaping the future of the Cape Region. Watch this space for future updates on project specific developments.
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