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regional tourism bodies, economic development These commitments have yielded real impact. KSIA has
agencies, trade and industry. The Committee sets supported the training of practitioners from 40 Early
out to stimulate air travel demand in Durban, as it is Childhood Development centres, strengthening the
essential to improve air connectivity through more foundation of early learning. In addition, a food garden
direct domestic and international routes. At the same programme equipped 30 young people with gardening
time promoting the province’s rich tourism offerings and nutrition-linked skills, promoting both livelihoods
– warm beaches, wildlife, and the mountain ranges. and food security. Guided by community research,
Enhancing airport infrastructure, and positioning KZN KSIA’s priorities remain centred on sustainable skills
as a key business and events destination will also drive development, job creation and innovation, ensuring
demand and create sustainable growth in passenger that socio-economic development becomes a shared
volumes. pathway to inclusive growth.
The airport’s recovery of air traffic is continuously Recent Awards
building both passenger and increasing cargo trade KSIA accolades reflect over a decade of growth and
exchange. This is further boosted by the unique achievements. The airport has been recognised for
features of the airport precinct, which include the numerous international and national awards, recently
airport’s strategic location within a special economic including,
zone, situated 30km from the Port of Durban as well ƒ 2025 Airport Council International’s (ACI’s) Public
as an intermodal interchange into the region and into Health & Safety accreditation
the continent. ƒ 2025 Skytrax Awards – Best Regional Airport in
Driving Inclusive Growth Africa, Best Airport in Africa, Best Airport Staff in
ACSA recognises people and society as a key indicator Africa
of progress, and investment in Socio-Economic
Development (SED) is therefore a vital response to
South Africa’s socio-economic imperatives. KSIA, as part
of the ACSA network, advances this mandate through
initiatives that drive inclusive growth, community
empowerment and sustainable development in
KwaZulu-Natal.
KSIA’s focus areas include quality education with
emphasis on early childhood development, skills
development for youth, women and persons with
disabilities, health and well-being through improved
food and nutrition, environmental sustainability with
a focus on biodiversity, sustainable food security via
food gardens, and entrepreneurial support to foster
economic participation.

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