Services
The products and services CMRA offers are adapted per project to find practical and realistic solutions to specific challenges. CMRA implements projects aimed at decentralisation and strengthening the capacity of local governments in southern Africa. This is done either alone, or in consortia with partners offering complimentary expertise.
Benchmarking
CMRA facilitates the practice of benchmarking between peer municipalities. The process allows municipalities to identify their comparative strengths and weaknesses. Through networking and exchange of knowledge and practical experiences, municipalities are also able to learn from their peers and to self-improve.
Benchmarking is being done by CMRA on several themes, such as HIV and AIDS, LED, Public Participation, Housing and Social Housing.
Strategy & Policy Development
CMRA assists municipalities in the formulation of comprehensive and implementable municipal policies and strategies. Topics are for example, HIV and AIDS, Local Economic Development, Mainstreaming, Indigent and Disability.
Training & Workshops
CMRA provides training and support to councillors, ward committees and officials on multiple topics including enhancing effective community involvement in municipal governance, planning and service delivery.
Setting up municipal AIDS Councils
CMRA supports municipalities with the establishment and/or strengthening of AIDS Councils.
Project formulation & implementation
CMRA has specific skills to design, manage and implement short term to multi-year projects, aimed at strengthening the capacity of Government in southern Africa and its institutions.
Red tape reduction
CMRA offers technical support to municipalities to enhance their local business environment through effective reduction of ‘Red Tape’.