The PASCAL Observatory Africa Centre for Economic Development is building a network of PASCAL Associates with the aim of developing a larger set of connections within Africa. The Centre is also commencing work on two ‘learning city’ projects.

This report highlights background information on one of those, the Theewaterskloof Municipality, located on the edge of the city of Cape Town. The report demonstrates an asset-based approach by describing the features and economic opportunities of a network of towns in the region and outlines the learning challenges that the coalition of stakeholders will address.

Note:

1. The PASCAL Learning Cities Networks project is interested in the topic of connecting urban and rural learning initiatives and this report adds to that;
   
   
2. The 14^th PASCAL International Conference will be held Skukuza, Kruger National Park from 17-19 October, 2017, where you will be able to hear more about the Centre’s work.

Dr Leone Wheeler
PASCAL Content Editor