• Government agency

Philippi Economic Development Initiative

PEDI was established in 1998 as a Section 21 Company by the City of Cape Town in partnership with the Western Cape Provincial Government, businesses and the community. From the outset, its primary aim was to promote economic growth and development in the Philippi Industrial area. PEDI has had a permanent presence in Philippi since 2011. Working with project developers and service providers, PEDI is driving the dialogue between all parts of the community, creating partnerships and formulating strategies to pull Philippi out of the rut it slipped into over decades of neglect. PEDI believes Philippi can be a shining example of how disadvantaged communities in South Africa can become thriving economic hubs.

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Agriculture & Food
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Hospitality & tourism
    • Housing & community development
    • Information & communication technology (including gaming)
    • Infrastructure & facilities development
    • Land conservation
    • Supply chain services
    • Transportation
    • Water & sanitation

  • Services

    • Conduct research on the sector to disseminate publicly (such as an entrepreneurship research report)

  • Focus Population

    • Rural entrepreneurs
    • Base of the pyramid population
    • Minority or previously excluded population
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