It is critical that the economy of this city grows faster if we are to remain socially and economically sustainable. Following discussions with many stakeholders, including the three past Tshwane Business Weeks, the CTMM has investigated the feasibility of such an Economic Development Agency. It will facilitate and promote local economic development in the Municipal area of the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality through initiating, facilitating and implementing projects designed to further the economic Development objectives of the municipality. The TDA will assume operational responsibility for business support and trade promotion and project research and development. They will also drive and implement special projects designed to meet Tshwane's strategic economic and social objectives.

The TDA will be a small, flexible and highly effective organisation. It will consist of a core of highly skilled and motivated individuals and will leverage itself through inputs from the City and private sector on different projects. The structure is designed to facilitate and implement large development projects while at the same time accommodate Small and Medium Enterprise development.

The public are invited to submit their comments regarding the proposal before 1 April 2006 as indicated in the Notice signed by the Municipal Manager.

• Notice signed by the Municipal Manager

 
• Information Statement

 
• Annexure 1

 
• Annexure 2

 
• Assessment Report and Business Plan

 
• An Internal Assessment of Current Development Functions
   
• Final Feasibility Study (10 March 2006)