PROGRAMME 2: GOVERNANCE, POLICY & RESEARCH PRESENTATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME 2: GOVERNANCE, POLICY & RESEARCH MR D. POWELL 18 May 2005

Contents Purpose of the Branch Measurable Objective Strategic role of the Branch Sub-programmes: 4.1 Progress and achievements 2004/05 4.2 Priorities 2005/06 Budget Allocation 4/11/2019 2

1. Purpose of the Branch To provide policy advice and research support for the development and monitoring of intergovernmental relations, integrated development planning, local economic development, the institutions of traditional leadership and international and donor relations. 4/11/2019 3

2. Measurable objective Maintain effective and predictable relations between national government, provinces and municipalities by developing and implementing policy, systems and support programs to improve governance in accordance with Government’s program of action. 4/11/2019 4

3. Strategic role of the Branch Strategic objective 1: Promote a governance system that will strengthen service delivery in a developmental state. Strategic objective 2: Strengthen provincial performance and accountability. 4/11/2019 5

4. Sub-programs Intergovernmental Relations (Mr Powell) Development Planning (Mr Patel) Local Economic Development (Mr Patel) Traditional Leadership and Institutions (Prof Sobahle) International and Donor Relations (Mr Toolo). 4/11/2019 6

4.1 Estimates of Expenditure 2004 POA Output Indicator/ target 1. IGR legislation Promulgation July 2004 (POA target end 2004). 2. Pilot provincial support framework Mid year report in October 2004. 3. Intergovernmental planning framework Submission to Cabinet October 2004. 4. LED Policy framework Cabinet approval by July 2004. 5. Provincial legislation on traditional leadership Promulgation by March (January) 2005. 6. Policy on Khoisan Cabinet approval in August 2004. 4/11/2019 7

Estimates of Expenditure 2004 … Output Indicator/ target 7. Assignment framework Cabinet approval April 2004. 8. MIR legislation Act promulgated by September 2004. 9. Donor strategy Department wide adoption in August 2004. 10. PGDPS-IDP-NSDP aligned POA 2004. 11. Policy framework for s139 March 2005. 12. Commission on claims and disputes March (November) 2005. 8

4.2 Estimates of Expenditure 2005/06 Output Indicator/ target Intergovernmental Relations Framework Bill Enactment of Bill (July 2005) Integrated Development Plan Review IDP Review process held in all provinces (June 2005) Implementation of national LED strategy framework Strategy and implementation framework communicated within government (July 2005) Policy on role of Khoisan traditional leadership in governance Finalization of policy (July 2005) Operational Plan for ODA Plan developed and introduced (April 2005) 9

4.3 Priorities Progress 2004/05 Priorities 2005/06 (new and continuing [*] ) 10 12

4.3.1 IGR Bill Indicator Bill passed in 2004 Progress 2004/05 Two years consultation (2 extended Cabinet workshops: all three spheres). Cabinet adopted Bill ( 3 November 2004). Bill presented to Parliamentary committees (9 & 10 November 2004) and to portfolio committee (14 Feb 2005). Bill certified and introduced (February 2005). Priorities 2005/06 Promulgation of the IGR Framework Act in 2005. Develop Practitioners Guide to IGR (registering competences). Program of hands-on support. 11

Cabinet approval April 2004 4.3.2 Assignment Framework Indicator Cabinet approval April 2004 Progress 2004/05 Amendment to sections 9 & 10 of MSA promulgated. Consultation on approach outlined in National Framework for assignment to local government. Guidelines completed and gazzetted. Priorities 2005/06 Guidelines implemented. 12

4.3.3 Section 139 of the Constitution Indicator 2005 Progress 2004/05 Assessment of s139 practice completed. Priorities 2005/06 Completing draft Policy framework/guideline before June 2005. 13 15

4.3.4 Provincial Support Framework Indicator Assessment report in October 2004 Progress 2004/05 Support provided to several provinces PGDS processes. Provincial POA report card introduced. Support to alignment of NSDP, PGDS, IDP (Cabinet adopted framework: February 2005). Priorities 2005/06 IDP Hearings in all 9 provinces (March – May 2005) and report produced on alignment of strategies. 14

4.3.5 Intergovernmental Planning Framework Indicator Submission to Cabinet in October 2004 Progress 2004/05 Task team established (Presidency, dplg, DLA, NT and dti). Business plan completed. Draft PGDS guidelines were prepared (dplg) Integrated in IGR Bill. Cabinet memorandum on NSDP, PGDS, IDP alignment submitted in February 2005. Preparations for 2005 IDP Hearings. Priorities 2005/06 IDP Review process held in all provinces and report produced on alignment of strategies. 15

Cabinet approval by July 2004 4.3.6 LED Strategy Indicator Cabinet approval by July 2004 Progress 2004/05 Draft submitted to Economic and Investment Cluster. LED Strategy completed. Priorities 2005/06 Strategy and implementation framework communicated within government. 16

4.3.7 Implementation Framework Act Indicator Promulgation of provincial Bills by March 2005 Progress 2004/05 Progress report presented to MinMEC and PCC. All Provinces tabled bills to legislatures. Hands on support provided to provinces. Priorities 2005/06 Promulgation of provincial legislation. 17

4.3.8 Commission on claims etc. Indicator Operational by March 2005 Progress 2004/05 Commission established and operational. Detailed briefings on DPLG work affecting the Commission provided. Priorities 2005/06 Providing technical and administrative support to the Commission on Disputes and Claims. 18

Cabinet approval in August 2004 4.3.9 Khoisan Policy Indicator Cabinet approval in August 2004 Progress 2004/05 Issues for policy paper submitted to Cabinet Intergovernmental task team constituted. Priorities 2005/06 Finalization of policy framework . 19

4.3.10 Donor and International Relations Indicator Department wide adoption in 2004 Progress 2004/05 Strategic Framework for Official Development Assistance management and oversight approved by department Priorities 2005/06 Operational plan developed and introduced 20

5. MTEF 2005 ~ 2008 Thank you Sub program 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 Management 1 398 1 688 1 787 Intergovernmental Relations 6 946 7 583 8 020 Development Planning 5 195 6 251 6 592 Local Economic Development 2 109 3 723 3 936 Traditional Leadership & Institutions 5 671 6 064 6 416 International & Donor Relations 4 222 4 610 4 879 Total 25 541 29 919 31 630 Thank you 21