Welcome to SAPI

Our Purpose and Objectives

The purpose and aim of the South African Planning Institute (SAPI) is to enhance the art and science of sustainable local, regional and national human and physical development planning, and the theory and practise relating thereto. The objectives of SAPI are as follows: to promote the profession of planning in South Africa; to promote a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct in the broad interests of society at large; to promote and protect the interests of its members; to promote the standard of education and training of persons in the planning profession; to ensure that planning within South Africa promotes sustainable use of natural resources, social and economic upliftment of all population segments; to initiate and promote reforms in the laws, policies and programmes relating to planning in South Africa; and to promote inter-disciplinary discussion and collaboration, and also national and international contact and exchange  

Our Constitution

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The South African Planning Institute (SAPI) was formed on 1 July 1996 following the amalgamation of the South African Institute of Town and Regional Planners (SAITRP) and the Development Planning Association of South Africa (DPASA).The Constitution and Rules of SAPI state the main purpose and objectives of the Institute, all intended to promote planning as a profession in South Africa and to ensure that its members concern themselves with issues relevant to planning, as well as who should benefit from the Institute.  The Constitution describes the membership to the Institute, who may become a member, the duties and rights of members and the relevant procedures for application, resignation, etc..  The Constitution makes provision for structure and procedures for the Institute’s governance and management, a National Board and Regional Committees.  The Rules summarizes the Planner’s responsibilities to clients and employers and sets rules for the Institute’s members and their professional conduct.   SAPI Constitution and Rules, amended September 2007   

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