Strategic asset management in municipalities: challenges, and solutions to enhance performance

Abstract

Infrastructure, in the form of public buildings, roads, water and sewerage systems, electricity and other services, supports quality of life and is the foundation of a healthy economy. “Infrastructure services can contribute to reducing poverty by empowering. The vulnerability of poor people can be countered by redressing low income levels, hazardous physical conditions, social powerlessness and isolation. Infrastructure has considerable potential in this regard.” (DBSA 2006)