Connect with municipal leaders from around the world to learn new strategies, share best practices and drive change.
The Municipal Forum is a peer-to-peer network that aims to support municipal leaders as they navigate a changing municipal landscape.
Municipalities in South Africa are under increased pressure to increase performance and output, improve service delivery and secure the financial future of the districts within which they operate.
The Municipal Forum provides municipal professionals with the chance to explore the financial benefits of wheeling electricity via municipal electrical networks, develop renewable energy infrastructure and the opportunity to enhance revenue generation and collection within the Municipal landscape in South Africa.
The regulatory framework is also changing in South Africa and municipal leaders have a lot of questions on how they can best manage their power delivery and consumption moving forward, the Municipal Forum aims to create a network for knowledge share and solutions, while breaking silo’s to a just energy transition.
1. Best practices and innovative solutions for addressing local challenges and opportunities.
2. Networking and collaboration opportunities with peers from different municipalities.
3. Access to experts and industry leaders for guidance and advice on specific topics.
4.I nformation and resources on current trends, regulations, and policies impacting municipalities.
5. A platform for sharing experiences and lessons learned, and for promoting and recognizing success stories.
6. A space for exploring and discussing emerging issues and their potential impact on municipalities.
7. Opportunities for capacity building and professional development.
The ultimate goal of the forum is to support municipal leaders in their efforts to improve their communities and enhance the quality of life for their residents.
It is true that the energy sector is undergoing significant changes, and municipalities are not immune to these disruptions. The shift towards renewable energy sources, the growth of distributed energy systems, and changes in regulations and policies are all contributing factors to this disruption. As a result, municipal leaders must be proactive in adapting to these changes and seeking out new opportunities.
One way to do this is through the development of new business models that take advantage of the changes in the energy sector.
Become an Expert Partner at the Municipal Leaders Forum
The selection process is competitive, and the number of Expert Partners is limited to five, including one Lead Partner. To become an Expert Partner at the Municipal Leaders Forum, follow these steps: Review the Forum's objectives and approach: Familiarize yourself with the Municipal Leaders Forum's goals and methodology, and ensure that your company philosophy aligns with the Forum's approach.
Assess your expertise: Evaluate your expertise in the area of municipal challenges and determine how relevant it is to the Forum's objectives.
Check your market positioning: Ensure that your company is well positioned in the market to address current municipal challenges. Speak to an Expert: reach out to one of our expert team members find where the synergy may lie. The selection is based on the relevance of expertise and market positioning and the ability to address current municipal challenges in addition to alignment between the Forum’s approach and company philosophy.
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