Rolling out the Strategic Framework for Water Services Mike Muller: DG: DWAF SALGA and DWAF Water Summit 17 October 2003

Outline of presentation The process followed Framework approach Policy highlights Roll out Other policies

Process followed Issues and options document consultation - April 02-June 02 Draft White Paper – Sept 02 2nd round consultation (Regional & Bilateral) – Oct /Nov 02 Core Group Review (DWAF, SALGA, SAAWU, DPLG, NT) – Jan-May 2003 Ministers Inputs - Final edits – Jul-Aug 03 Approved by Cabinet as Strategic Framework - 17 Sept 03

Framework approach Vision (and principles) Key policies (to achieve vision) 10 year sector vision Comprehensive framework (replaces 1994 White Paper) Summary of key policies whilst leaving out guidelines" & detail

Policy highlights (1) targets Targets for sector: With dates and responsibilities Developmental Examples: Access to basic services (2008 & 2010) Free basic services (2005 & 2010) Transfers by 2005 DWAF to monitor and report annually

Policy highlights (2) mandates Municipalities: service planning and provision in line with national policy DWAF: policy,regulation,support and information Water Boards: regional water service providers governance regulated by DWAF supply regulated by contracts with WSA

Policy highlights (3) reform Institutional reform of provision Agreement that review needed - both bulk and retail objectives and principles reform process set out national leadership; bottom-up approach; case by case; national institutional reform strategy + finance for implementation diverse outcomes likely

Policy highlights (4) finances Decentralised fiscal framework Financial sustainability Tariff approach Use of equitable share Appropriate credit control MIG (with sector specific conditions) Asset management to include sufficient funds for O&M

Policy highlights (5) planning Good planning crucial (IDP and WSDP) Water services needs must be provided for Water Resource planning Water conservation and water demand management part of WSDP Plan must include ops and maint. Municipalities make choices To meet national policy goals

Policy highlights (6) investment choices Water Services Ladder – –Elimination of backlog (first step) – –mixed levels of service preferable – –move households up the WS ladder where practical, viable and sustainable financially and technically – –Challenge will be funding

Other policies Minimum standards – basic services Elimination of buckets Transfers DWAF to municipalities DWAF also has duties Commitment for sector to invest in WS infrastructure

Roll out (1) Communication roll out colour printing of copies and flyers Amendments of sector legislation Develop detailed strategies with sector stakeholders to give effect to Framework especially on: Targets Institutional reform

Roll out (2) Detailed strategies also required for: Regulatory system and procedures Support to municipalities Monitoring & evaluation Guidelines & tools Annual State of Water Services report

What do you have in front of you? Plain copy of Strategic Framework for Water Services as approved by Cabinet, September 2003 DWAF will print and distribute additional copies in colour. Framework available on DWAF website. Popular communication on topics such as targets,water ladder,cut-offs,

End Water is life ! Sanitation is dignity !.