Financial modelling of municipal services in South African towns / Bee Thompson, Ian Palmer and Rolfe Eberhard

Highlights significant findings of the first part of a study commissioned by the Development bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) on the financial modelling of municipal services in South African towns. Defines the different levels of service and provide background information on the towns selected. Discusses the existing state of service provision in these towns. Deals with the costs associated with the different levels of service and the affordability of alternative investment programmes.