Video by Open Data Institute via YouTube
Building municipal data capability: Lessons from the Urban Resilience Programme
Join the ODI & Open Cities Lab for a candid look at digital transformation in local government in South Africa; moving past success stories to real-world impact. Supported by UK FCDO.
What we cover:
🔍 Behind the city stories: Practical hurdles, daily operational changes, and actual outcomes.
⚖️ What worked (and what didn’t): Candid insights into what gained traction versus what still faces friction.
🔗 Connecting local to national: Tying municipal lessons into Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and interoperability.
🌱 Sustained ownership: Creating the organizational conditions needed to keep digital infrastructure thriving long-term.
Our amazing panel!
👤 Dr. Sandile Mbatha (Ph.D.), Founder & Chief Solutions Officer, National Strategic Hub
👤 Norma Grobler, Manager, ICT, Ugu District Municipality
👤 Bongumusa Zondo, Director: Strategy & Integrated Development Planning at eThekwini
👤 Joanne Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Open Cities Lab
👤 Shabari Shaily, Lead Adviser, Infrastructure and Urban Development, FCDO, South Africa
👤 Nelisiwe Sithole, Manager of Town Planning, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality
🎙️ Dr. Kay Achenbach, the ODI (Chair)
Perfect for city officials, policymakers, and practitioners looking for actionable, candid lessons on digital transformation.