Academic partners

• Durban University of Technology (DUT)
• Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)
• University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

Development partners

• Independent Development Trust (IDT)
• New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) cities
• SA Cities Network (SACN)
• United Cities Local Governments (UCLG)
• Sustainable Cities International Network
• Metropolis
  

National Government partners

• Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)
• National Treasury

Training and Capacity Enhancement partners

• Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) – Vulindlela Academy
• KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Public Service Training Academy (KZN PPSTA)
• KWANALOGA – Association of KZN Municipalities
• Local Government Sector Education Training Authority (LGSETA)
• Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy (PALAMA)
• South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
• United Nations Institute for Training and Research International Training - Centre International de Formation des Autorités/Acteurs Locaux [Centre for Local Authorities/Actors] (UNITAR-CIFAL)