Long-term financial modelling is vital for driving effective municipal utility reform. It provides a strategic lens for anticipating future resource needs, aligning infrastructure investments with sustainability goals, and navigating fiscal pressures. However, building and applying these models is not without challenges. Municipalities frequently face limited revenue enhancement capacity, technical expertise gaps, and institutional resistance to reform. This webinar will unpack these realities and explore actionable strategies to strengthen financial modelling for sustainable service delivery. 🔊 Featured Speakers: - Gadija Brown is the former MEC for Finance for Free State Provincial Government and has spent 12 years in various managerial roles within the banking sector. - Lerato Phasha is the Portfolio Head for Municipal Finance at SALGA, with extensive experience in municipal finance, infrastructure planning, and access to capital for local government service delivery. - Dr Blessing Thokozani Mncube is the Research, Development, and Innovation Manager at uMngeni-uThukela Water, with more than 26 years’ cross-sectoral engineering and technical experience, including in water, energy and community development. - Eliphas Kahorere is an engineer for Treatment, Disposal & Technical Services at City of Windhoek - Atuyi Panduleni Magano Embula is the Head of Revenue, Meter Reading and Customer Service at Municipality of Swakopmund. Proficiency in revenue management and customer service excellence 💡 What You’ll Gain: Tools and insights for building robust long-term financial models Guidance on linking financial forecasting with municipal reform plans Strategies to overcome internal barriers and implement reform Real-world perspectives from experienced professionals We look forward to welcoming you.