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Strategic partnerships key to advancing infrastructure development – Cesa

Aon South Africa CEO Dr Nolwandle Mgoqi

Cesa CEO Chris Campbell

8th August 2024

By: Sabrina Jardim

Creamer Media Online Writer

     

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In today's rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape, industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) says strategic partnerships have emerged as a cornerstone for advancing development across various sectors.

Cesa argues that collaboration between government entities, private-sector firms and community stakeholders is important for project delivery and enhances efficiency and leads to superior quality outcomes.

Cesa CEO Chris Campbell explains that strategic partnerships are instrumental in addressing the multifaceted challenges of infrastructure development.

“By leveraging the strengths and resources of different stakeholders, collaboration fosters innovative solutions that can overcome financial constraints and streamline project execution.

“Public-private partnerships (PPPs), in particular, have proven effective in mobilising private investment, facilitating knowledge transfer and ensuring long-term asset management. This collaborative approach enables the sharing of risks and rewards, ultimately leading to improved service delivery and enhanced community benefits,” he says.

With this in mind, the upcoming Cesa Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, taking place on August 14, in Midrand, aim to showcase the several exemplary strategic partnerships that have made notable contributions to infrastructure development.

“These collaborations involve various member firms, their partners and clients, each playing a vital role in  contributing to excellence in infrastructure development. These collective efforts not only demonstrate the power of collaboration but also set a benchmark for future initiatives,” adds Campbell.

Professional services and management consulting firm Aon South Africa CEO Dr Nolwandle Mgoqi reinforces this sentiment, saying that Aon understands and appreciates the pivotal role that strategic partnerships play in building a sector that consistently grows and delivers excellence.

“It is these collaborative partnerships that deliver much-needed infrastructure projects that lay the foundations for a more optimistic future for our communities, businesses and economy,” says Mgoqi.

She adds that infrastructure development significantly transforms societies in multiple ways, impacting economic growth, social development, quality of life, job creation, service delivery, social integration, sustainability and disaster preparedness.

Infrastructure development is a cornerstone for societal transformation and at the heart of any and all progress and economic growth, she expresses.

“At Aon, we see it as our role to facilitate an environment where all the role-players in infrastructure projects - from contractors, owners, developers, engineers, architects, designers, financiers and investors – are able to successfully navigate the expanding construction and infrastructure risk environment.

“We do this by bringing our data and analytics, insights and tools to access the full extent of the risk capital value chain on every project, ensuring that every role-player is able to make better decisions across their risk capital and human capital needs, to build a more resilient and sustainable future,” Mgoqi concludes.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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