The global south is facing critical climate impacts, water security, complex service delivery challenges for utilities and multi-faceted business sustainability considerations for industry. These strike at the heart of our just growth, environmental and socio-economic development. Our Utilities and Industries are grappling with the pressing need to address their water, sanitation, energy and waste management challenges in response to net-zero emissions and economic prosperity.
We want to create opportunities!
iUtilities seeks to foster innovation by accelerating the exposure to and adoption of sustainable and commercially viable technologies and innovative implementation models, building a culture of continuous improvement and competitive advantage. The programme further focuses on strengthening collaboration for joint effort and pooling of resources for shared implementation. Additionally, iUtilities prioritises capacity building, equipping members with the necessary tools and knowledge to tackle operational, financial sustainability and strategic challenges effectively.
What you can expect
Utilities | Industry
Open independent process
Clear criteria, needs analysis and a funnel of options that are thoroughly engaged, assessed and curated.
Risk mitigation
Reduces risks associated with “trying new things” through collective investment and informed decision-making.
Reduced time to solve / implement
Accelerates the identification and implementation of solutions, processes and initiatives for complex service delivery issues.
efficiencies and sustainability
Customised innovation and implementation support.
CAPABILITY BUILD
Workshops, webinars that build exposure and internal capabilities. Bringing local knowledge to you.
Accessing global market networks
Access to advanced technologies, databases, networks, funders, investors and standards.
- DISCOVERING COMMONALITIES: Discovery sessions, annual themes and facilitated needs analysis (linked to key partner/global south priorities)
- WAYFARING TECHNOLOGIES: Technology scans, dashboards, innovation readiness assessment (Meet the innovators)
- CAPABLE INSTITUTIONS: Capacity building, capability assessments, knowledge sharing & funder/investor engagement (bringing global expertise to local stakeholders and vice versa)
- BRIDGING IMPLEMENTATION: institutional innovation strategy and internal policy support, feasibilities, project preparation, business cases, market research for procurement, socio-economic frameworks, etc
EXPECTED OUTCOMES include capacitated industry and utilities with a mandate to ensure just and sustainable service delivery; reducing carbon footprints; improving efficiencies, cost savings, new operating and revenue models; and market entry support for innovators and SMMEs.
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