The document discusses opportunities and challenges for Cape Town, South Africa to become a "world class" city on par with global hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Barcelona. It outlines that Cape Town has natural assets, universities, and a diverse population that provide opportunities, but also faces challenges like inequality, lack of vision/leadership, and negative perceptions. The Accelerate Cape Town initiative is highlighted as working to develop a long-term economic growth strategy through public-private partnerships to reinvent Cape Town as a creative, innovative hub and destination in Africa.

1. Accelerating the Cape Guy Lundy 19 June 2007

5. Scenarios Inclusive Exclusive High growth Low growth “ Southern Tiger” “ Cape of Storms” “ Sinking Island” “ Slaapstad” Our current reality Southern Comfort

6. Understanding how the world sees us: Southern Tiger or Sinking Island? “ I`d imagine that being in Cape Town or Durban, you`d feel out of that international loop. Cape Town and Durban are basically villages.” Keith Brebnor Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce

9. Accelerate Cape Town (ACT) A private sector initiative aimed at bringing together stakeholders in the Cape region to develop and implement a long-term vision for sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

10. What does ACT do? Think Network Influence Mobilise

11. Taking action Creative Excellence Awards Connected Cape Town Major Events SPV Visitor Welcome Project Green Energy Innovation Hub ACT

13. Contact details: Guy Lundy CEO Accelerate Cape Town 021 4087425 083 4400208 [email_address]