SLIDE 1 Implementing the National Development Plan at at local government level
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Sue Bannister – Commissioner on National Planning Commission SALGA 11th National MM’s Forum, George 31 August 2017
SLIDE 2 NDP NDP
The National Development Plan
SLIDE 3 The NDP: 2030 outcomes & mechanism
Growth in
inclusive economy for Jobs &
Incomes
Reduce Inequality Eradicate Poverty
SLIDE 4 The NDP Government Levers
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CAPABL BLE STATE TE & & ACTI CTIVE CI CITIZEN ZENRY:
Efficient public sector, active citizens; justice & policing
ECONOMIC S SERVIC VICES ES:
Skills, Infrastructure (Eco & household), regulation, support (incentives)
CAPABI BILITIES ES OF S SOUTH AFRI FRICANS: NS:
ECD & basic education, health, social protection
Growth in
inclusive economy for Jobs &
Incomes
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Bu But… t…
It i is o
difficult t to t translate t the he N NDP a and o
her hi high l h level p policy o
into c concrete s steps w we can t take, i in e each o h of o
sectors, t to g give e effect t to the hese g goals.
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Our spatial disjuncture remains persistently difficult to difficult to redress EVERYTHIN ING G HAPPENS IN IN S SPACE and municipalities are the places where the good and the bad, difficult and the easy, happen Our terrible legacy
is still writ large on our landscape and nd t the he g gap between w n whi hite a and nd bla lack, me , men a n and nd w wome men n cont ntinu nues t to g grow
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A focus on a few aspects of the NDP looking at ways in which we can start making a difference locally
An And s so…. .
SLIDE 8 Im Imple plement nting ing the ND the NDP a P at a t a local le local level l
SLIDE 9 EC ECONOMY ONOMY AND EMP AND EMPLOYMENT MENT
SLIDE 10 Remove t the he m most p pressing c constraints o
growth, h, i investment a and j job c creation
lower the costs of living & the costs of doing business
SLIDE 11 Tr Transport 17 17% Hou Housi sing g 32% 32% Fo Food 13 13% Misc. Misc. 15% 15% Othe her 23% 23%
Housing ng a and nd T Trans nsport: 5 : 50% o
househo hold ld c costs
Rates, service payment etc – indigent system must be operational and targeted. Increase efficiencies in service provision by ensuring that infrastructure is well maintained and losses are minimised. Transport costs are closely related to how far people live from their place of work or
- education. Sprawl and poor
planning increases transport costs.
Comp Compon
ents of costs of l ts of costs of livi ving g
SLIDE 12 Access to services has a significant impact on the productivity of households, their cost of living and their quality of life. Efficient delivery of water, sanitation, electricity and transport are therefore critical and exemptions in terms
policy.
SLIDE 13 In these tough economic times
- Many working class people become single migrants in cities….
- How can we ensure they have access to safe, affordable accommodation during
working days
- Many places of employment retrench or give people short time…
- Are there ways that municipalities can assist in finding short-term relief to slow
down unemployment rates?
- Would it be possible to create synergies between municipal markets/farming
cooperatives and creating fresh produce markets?
- Can we extend library hours to allow for students and scholars to study?
- Can we create accessible lists of skilled, but unemployed people who can
take on jobs such as building, renovations etc?
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“…more t tha han 5 50% o
workers u using s several m modes o
transport ha have t the heir ho hourly w wage r reduced b by 4 40%+ b by t transport c costs.”
Getting from here to there
Sp Sprawl: U Under ersta stand the Co the Costs sts
SLIDE 15 Sp Sprawl: U Under ersta stand the Co the Costs sts
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Increases the distances that must be traveled Reduces the efficiency of public transport Imposes additional time demands on workers Reduces accessibility Increases the costs providing infrastructure
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Re Reducing the costs of doing bus busine iness and s and suppor upporting ing local bus local busine inesses
SLIDE 17 Fo Focus of Local Government could be
- n:
- n:
- Infrastructure - providing basic services and transport
- Improving the quality of public services, regularity, reliability
- Streamlining and speeding up planning approval processes
- Ensuring processes are transparent, simple, relevant, quick
and inexpensive and don’t discriminate against the poor and disadvantaged
- The location of human settlements and public- transport
systems are aligned
- Ensuring that the poor and unemployed are located on well
situated land
- Encourage business activity (including manufacturing) close
to and in dense townships.
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REDUC REDUCING ING C COS OSTS: Us : Using re ing resour
ces m more
efficie icient ntly ly
Municipalities can use its existing resources more efficiently in order to boost economic development, make resources more available and lower its operating costs.
- Eg: Multi-purpose facilities - halls can be used by schools
during the day and for other community purposes at night
- Focus on the night time economy. For instance initiatives
include encouraging retailers to stay open later, better late- night transport, Wi-Fi and after-hours libraries
- Use interns to assist in this process so that they provide
solutions
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SU SUPPO PPORTI TING SM NG SMAL ALL BU BUSI SINE NESS AND SS AND THE THE INF INFORMAL S ORMAL SEC ECTOR OR
Recognize and support the informal economy and expand the ‘space’ for informality, not just physically, but also politically and in governance. Eg: recognizing the rights
understanding their needs and, allowing space for the most marginalized of informal workers
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Cr Crea eati ting V g Vibrant T t Town wnshi ship E Econ conomi
es
- Street infrastructure is crucial for the incubation of informal businesses.
- Traders stalls must be on busy streets with pedestrian movement streams.
- Allow traders to cluster around transport nodes
- Review legislation and by-laws in terms of their impact on traders.
- Current land use approaches, including municipal land-use zoning, typically do
not accommodate much mixed-use, with most township land areas formally residential only. This hinders the formalisation of businesses that require access to commercially zoned land, such as mechanics, micro-manufacturers and taverns
SLIDE 21 Ke Key Economic Development issues for Local Local Governm rnment nt
- Develop flexible human settlements, responsive to changing locations of
work (such as available rental stock, and good and affordable public transport systems).
- Reduce the cost of living in relation to food, transport, education, health
and other basic services
- Government procurement should help reduce racial patterns of ownership
- f wealth and income
- Lowering the costs of transport and logistics and investing in remedies to
address spatial divides
- Reduce red tape
- Focus on infrastructure that promotes efficiency in the economy and
reduces costs for business and for individuals.
SLIDE 22 EC ECONOMIC ONOMIC INFRAS INFRASTRUC UCTURE URE
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- Electricity and water: resolve maintenance and
refurbishment backlogs
- Water conservation programme
- Consolidate and selectively expand transport and logistics
infrastructure
- Public transport infrastructure and systems
- Ens
nsure a ali lignme nment nt!
EC ECONOMIC ONOMIC INFRAS INFRASTRUC UCTURE URE
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INC INCLUS USIVE R IVE RURAL EC URAL ECONOMY ONOMY
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INC INCLUS USIVE R IVE RURAL EC URAL ECONOMY ONOMY
- Rural and Urban areas are not opposites, but interconnected.
We need both.
- Strengthening linkages is essential to ensure a balanced and
sustainable social and economic development and distribute
- pportunities and benefits of urbanization.
- Rural growth needs urban markets and vibrant non-farm
sectors.
- Infrastructure planning and delivery that “stiches” places
together- spatial integration(Transport infrastructure- rail, road and air).
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TRANSFORMING HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
Strong and efficient spatial planning system Upgrade all informal settlements on suitable, well located land. More people living closer to their places of work. Better quality public transport. More jobs in or close to dense, urban townships.
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TRANSFORMING HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
De Develo lop a a s strategy f y for dens nsification o n of c cities Resource a allo llocation t n to promo mote b better lo located ho housing ng a and nd s settle leme ment nts Im Improving ng t the he b bala lanc nce between lo n location o n of jo jobs a and nd people le. . The he ne need f for mo more d diversity i y in n accommo mmodation o n options ns Provide i inc ncent ntives f for c citizen n activity f y for lo local p l pla lanni nning ng a and nd develo lopme ment nt o
spatial l compacts. .
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Good spatial planning builds communities and improves social cohesion
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IMP IMPROVING VING EDUC EDUCATION ION, T , TRAINING RAINING AND INNO AND INNOVATIO TION N
Prioritise E ECD D to i improve t the he q quali lity y
education a n and nd lo long ng-t
m prospects
future gene nerations ns. .
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BU BUILDING S G SAF AFER CO COMMUNITI TIES S
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Safety audits done in all communities focusing on crime and safety conditions
vulnerable in the community.
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BU BUILDING A C G A CAP APABL ABLE AN AND DEVEL DEVELOPMENT OPMENTAL S AL STATE E
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- A public service immersed in the development agenda but insulated from
undue political interference.
- Staff at all levels have the authority, experience, competence and support
they need to do their jobs.
- Use placements and secondments to enable staff to develop experience of
working in other spheres of government.
BU BUILDING A C G A CAP APABL ABLE AN AND DEVEL DEVELOPMENT OPMENTAL S AL STATE E
SLIDE 33 Conclusions
- Local government plays a central role in all the key levers of
the NDP, especially economic services for cost of doing business & services for quality of life
- SPLUMA, IUDF and NSDF part of the implementation of the
NDP
- IDPs must focus on their key mandate and the services
influencing the cost of doing business & impacting on living standards (through quality & cost of services)
