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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Municipal Innovation Maturity Index (MIMI) is an initiative of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and is implemented by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It is part of the bigger Viability and Validations of Innovations for Service Delivery Programme (VVISDP).
This report has been written and organised by the following:
• Prof. Sithembiso Myeni: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Dr Tshepang Mosiea: Department of Science, Technology and Innovation • Mr Aubrey Mpungose: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Ms Sinethemba Zungu: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Ms Portia Mnikathi: Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
• Mr Kwanele Dladla: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Mr Sifiso Mthembu: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Mr Onke Qwabe: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Dr Bahati Amisi: University of KwaZulu-Natal
• Ms Nokwanda Mathenjwa: University of KwaZulu-Natal
We would like to thank the following partners for their Support:
• Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
• The European Union
• University of KwaZulu-Natal
• South African Local Government Association (SALGA) • National Treasury
• Municipalities that participated in MIMI
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MUNICIPAL INNOVATION MATURITY INDEX (MIMI)