The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) is an agency of the City of Johannesburg which stimulates and supports area-based development initiatives throughout the Johannesburg metropolitan area in support of the City’s Growth and Development Strategy.

JDA was established with the express purpose of facilitating area-based economic development in the City of Johannesburg. The JDA has successfully undertaken capital-based projects through out the City since 2001. These projects have involved the investment of significant public sector funds sourced from the City of Johannesburg, the Department of Transport and National Treasury.