Document: iLembe DM: Investment Brochure

The economic development opportunities that are now emerging in the district and are underpinned by infrastructural and social support services for the district and the local municipalities will start the era of internal growth and development of the district. The opportunities in the district and also the pressures that it is creating on our institutional and infrastructural systems require that the public and private sectors work together in partnership. Alone we will not be able to overcome the challenges but in partnership we will be able achieve success.

The private sector needs an effective and efficient public sector to provide cost-effective services and sustainable infrastructure and public facilities. Without the support and the foundation that the family of district and local municipalities provide, the private sector cannot grow and develop optimally, it cannot risk investments and cannot confidently create new employment and income opportunities. Without the private sector the municipalities of the iLembe district will in vain create plans and strategies for growth and employment. The municipalities can formulate development policies and provide water, electricity and sanitation, but it cannot make sustainable employment growth and skills development happen without the private sector. The relationship of public and private sector organisations and agencies working in symbiotic partnerships is therefore a prerequisite for economic growth and development to take place.