Public-Private Collaboration: Achieving Common Goals Through Community and Business Engagement

Ald James Vos is Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town.

Summary

Ald James Vos emphasises the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors.

A clear vision of goals, recognition of challenges and opportunities, and a plan to reach those goals are essential.

Effective communication with all concerned role players, including local businesses and residents, is also crucial.

Ald Vos emphasises the need to involve communities and companies in the plan and to explain how their input will help achieve the common goal.

Presented by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership.

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