PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE: BRANCH: GOVERNANCE, POLICY & RESEARCH


Mr Derek Powell: Acting Deputy Director-General

1 March 2005


Contents

  1. Purpose of the Branch
  2. Measurable Objective
  3. Strategic role of the Branch
  4. Sub-programmes:
    4.1 Progress and achievements 2004/05
    4.2 Priorities 2005/06

5. Budget Allocation


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.


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.


3 Strategic role of the Branch.

1. Strategic objective 1:

Promote a governance system that will strengthen service delivery in a developmental state.


2. Strategic objective 2:

Strengthen provincial performance and accountability.


4 Sub-programs

1. Intergovernmental Relations (Mr Powell)

2. Development Planning (Mr Patel)

3. Local Economic Development (Mr Patel)

4. Traditional Leadership and Institutions (Prof Sobahle)

5. International and Donor Relations (Mr Toolo).


4.1 Estimates of Expenditure 2004

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

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

P0A 2004.

11. Policy framework for s139

March 2005.

12. Commission on claims and disputes

March (November) 2005.


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)
   


4.3 Priorities

1. Progress 2004/05

2. Priorities 2005/06 (new and continuing [*]


4.3.1 IGR Bill

Indicator

Bill passed in 2004

Progress 2004105

1.Two years consultation (2 extended Cabinet workshops: all three spheres).

2.Cabinet adopted Bill (3 November 2004).

3.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

1. Promulgation of the IGR Framework Act in 2005. 2. Develop Practitioners Guide to IGR (registering competences).

3. Program of hands-on support.


4.3.2 Assignment Framework

Indicator

Cabinet approval April 2004

Progress 2004/05

  1. Amendment to sections 9 & 10 of MSA promulgated.
  2. Consultation on approach outlined in National Framework for assignment to local government.

3. Draft "Guidelines" completed.

Priorities 2005/06

Guidelines to be gazetted for public comment in terms of the Municipal Systems Act before end 2004105 FY


4.3.3 Section 139 of the Constitution

Indicator

2005

Progress 2004/05

Project underway.

Priorities 2005/06

Completing draft Policy framework/guideline before June 2005


4.3.4 Provincial Support Framework

Indicator

Assessment report in October 2004

Progress 2004/05
  1. Support provided to several provinces PGDS processes.

2. Provincial POA report card introduced.

3. Provincial workshops on IGR.

4. Support to alignment of NSDP, PGDS, IDP (Report submitted to Cabinet February 2005).

Priorities2005/06

1. IDP Hearings in all 9 provinces (March -May 2005) and report produced on alignment of strategies.


4 3.5 Intergovernmental Planning Framework

Indicator

Submission to Cabinet in October 2004

Progress 2004/05
  1. Task team established (Presidency, dplg, DLA, NT and dti). Business plan completed.
  2. Draft PGDS guidelines were prepared (dplg)
  3. Integrated in IGR Bill.
  4. Cabinet memorandum on NSDP, PGIDS, IDP alignment submitted in February 2005.
  5. Preparations for 2005 IDP Hearings.

Priorities 2005/06

IDP Review process held in all provinces and report produced on alignment of strategies.


4.3.6 LED Strategy

Indicator

Cabinet approval by July 2004

Progress 2004/05

1.Draft submitted to Economic and Investment Cluster.

2.Cabinet memorandum on the LED Strategy to be submitted in 2005

Priorities 2005/06

Strategy and implementation framework communicated within government.

 

4.3.7 Implementation Frame Act

Indicator

Promulgation of provincial Bills by March2005

Progress 2004/05

1.Progress report presented to MinMEC and PCC. 2 Five Provinces (of six relevant provinces) are ready to table bills to legislatures.

3.Hands on support provided to provinces.

Priorities 2005/06

Promulgation of provincial legislation

4.3.8 Commission on claims etc.

Indicator

Operational by March 2005

Progress 2004/05

1.Commission established and operational. 2.Detailed briefings on DPLG work affecting the Commission provided.

Priorities 2005/06

Providing technical and administrative support to the commission on Disputes and Claims


4 3.9 Khoisan Policy

Indicator

Cabinet approval in August 2004

Progress 2004/05

1.Issues for policy paper submitted to Cabinet

2.Intergovernmental-task team constituted.

Priorities 2005/06

1. Finalization of policy framework.


4.3.10 Donor and International Relations

Indicator

Department wide adoption in 2004

Progress 2004/05

1. Strategic Framework for Official Development Assistance management and oversight approved by department

Priorities 2005/06

1. Operational plan developed and introduced


5. MTEF 2005- 2008

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

2109

3723

3936

Traditional Leadership & Institutions

5 671

6 064

6416

International & Donor Relations

4 222

4 610

4 879

Total

25 541

29 919

31 630
       
       


Thank you