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2010 FIFA WORLD CUP

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP. THE CHALLENGES FACING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE PREPARATION FOR 2010 WORLD CUP AND BEYOND. INTRODUCTION. Context Challenges Conclusion. Context. 15 May 2004 Announcement of the Host Country Host Cities and Venues announced

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2010 FIFA WORLD CUP

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  1. 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP THE CHALLENGES FACING LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE PREPARATION FOR 2010 WORLD CUP AND BEYOND

  2. INTRODUCTION • Context • Challenges • Conclusion

  3. Context • 15 May 2004 Announcement of the Host Country • Host Cities and Venues announced • A 1st world class event for municipalities • An African Event • To showcase African capacity and capability to host an event of this magnitude • Creating/Building a Social Legacy • Using sport to facilitate Social Cohesion • 2010 used to leverage economic opportunities

  4. CHALLENGES Infrastructure Investment • Sport Facilities • Roads infrastructure • Public Transportation • Accommodation • Housing • Leisure /Recreational Centres • Improved Quality of Services

  5. CHALLENGES Building Human Capital • providing a skilled resource • Build requisite skills • Youth Development • Women Empowerment

  6. CHALLENGES Building Social Capital • sport development • cultural development • Improved Quality of Life for Local Communities • Community Ownership of facilities • Increased access to social facilities • Contribution to the development of the MDG goals/targets

  7. CHALLENGES Economic Development/ Job Creation • Regulatory environment to facilitate growth • Relationship with Tourism Agencies • Facilitate the establishment of Private Public Private Partnerships • Entrepreneurial Development • Facilitate Employment Opportunities • Build a vibrant hospitality industry • Preferential Procurement Procedures • Tourism Development • Increased Municipal Revenue Base

  8. CONCLUSIONS • Making the 2010 WC more relevant to local conditions and priorities • Sustainability and Lasting Legacy • Uncertainty by those who did not win the bid to host – not sure what their roles are • Funding mechanisms/Financial Modelling for infrastructure development not clear • Role clarification between the different spheres • Participation in 2010 structures • Meeting the 2008 completion date for infrastructure

  9. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

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