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Explore how CMRA, an independent organization established in 2005, is empowering Southern African municipalities through research, consultancy, and implementation projects focusing on LED, HIV/Aids, public participation, and (social) housing. Discover the collaborative efforts with partners like SALGA, GIZ, and NL Ministries to enhance local governance. Benefit from the insights gained from benchmarking initiatives and the mission to bolster the capabilities of South African municipalities. As Sun Tzu said, "If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you don't need to fear the results of a hundred battles."
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Benchmarking LED Maturity Birchwood, 25-05-11 Frank Burgers
SALGA, VNG and CMRA SALGA VNG and VNG International CMRA (Pty) South African Municipalities
What is CMRA? • Independent organization • Research, consultancy and implementation • in field of Local Governance • Clients • Donor Organizations • (Local) Governments • Beneficiaries • SA Municipalities • Since 2005 Mission: Strengthening local governments in Southern Africa
CMRA Benchmarking Projects • HIV/Aids • Public Participation • (Social) Housing • LED (Namibia) • Partners/donors: SALGA, GIZ, EKN, NL Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Housing • Co-funding of participating municipalities in 2010 in 45 municipalities
“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you don’t need to fear the results of hundred battles” Sun Tzu, military strategist and author of the Art of War (500 BC)