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CONTENTS OF THE REPORT Contents of Report Page 1 Abbreviations Page 2 About this Report Page 3 Overview – Strategic Policy Framework Page 4 The Vision and Mission Page 5 The Decision Support Framework Page 6 Objectives, Strategies and Projects Page 8 IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 1 ABBREVIATIONS • ABET – Adult Basic Education and Training • KPI – Key Performance Indicator • BOTT – Build Operate Train Transfer • LA21 – Local Agenda 21 • BSC – Business Support Centre • LED – Local Economic Development • CHC – Community Health Centre • LM – Local Municipality • CTFs – Community Tourism Forums • • DEDT – Department of Economic Development and Tourism LRAD – Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Programme • LRHSC – Land Reform and Housing Steering Committee • DM – District Municipality • LTA – Labour Tenant Act • DMC – Disaster Management Centre • MSP – Municipal Service Partnership • ESTA – Extension of Security of Tenure Act • SDF – Spatial Development Framework • GIP – Greater Involvement of People Living with AIDS • SMMEs – Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises • IDP – Integrated Development Plan • SPF – Service Providers Forum • IEM – Integrated Environmental Management • WHO – World Health Organisation • DHA – District Health Authority • KPA – Key Performance Area IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 2 ABOUT THIS REPORT • This report reflects the strategic policy framework of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality developed in Phase 2 (the Strategy Phase) of the Integrated Development Planning Process. • It presents the results of a comprehensive participatory process followed in the development of the strategies. • The focus of this report is on the presentation of the objectives, strategies and projects through which the district municipality will achieve its vision. • The objectives, strategies and projects relates to the fourteen Strategic Issues identified in Phase 1 of the Integrated Development Planning process. IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 3 OVERVIEW - STRATEGIC POLICY FRAMEWORK This is the strategic framework that will guide all future activities of the District Municipality. It consists of a number of components, viz. • Visions; • Objectives; • Decision Support Framework; • Resource Framework; and • Strategies. Each of these components were explored and developed during the strategy phase IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 4 THE VISION AND MISSION UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL EVOLVE INTO A DYNAMIC METROPOLITAN AREA AND THE LEGISLATIVE CAPITAL OF KWAZULU-NATAL WITH A VIBRANT ECONOMY, INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL ITS PEOPLE. The Mission established to guide the activities of Council in achieving the vision states that: THE UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY WILL THROUGH SOUND GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION ENSURE THE PROVISION OF EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE SERVICES AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 5 THE DECISION SUPPORT FRAMEWORK This is a basic overarching framework that needs to be in place to ensure that the District Municipality can fulfil its allocated functions and achieve in the key performance areas. It is referred to as the decision support framework as any development related decisionmaking will take place within the context of this overall framework. IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 6 COMPONENTS OF SUPPORT FRAMEWORK COMPONENT Spatial Development Framework DESCRIPTION The primary aim of the spatial development framework (SDF) is to create a competent district spatial structure. The SDF promote improved systems of access, link settlements, guide investment and create a overall system of opportunity. Planning / Service Standards Planning standards establish basic minimum levels of services which the District will set out to achieve. It represents an ideal and may not be achieved in the medium term. Planning standards are linked to the spatial development framework and encourages orderly spatial development. Financial Strategy Funding is essential for both the ongoing operation of the council as well as the implementation of development, i.e. the core function of the District. A broad strategy identifying approaches to ensuring the availability of funding is required. Corporate Development The necessary institutional systems and structures must be in place for implementing the IDP. Clarity must therefore specifically exist on roles and responsibilities and how performance will be managed. Note: The support framework will be completed in Phases 3 and 4 of the IDP process. A draft spatial development framework and and proposed planning standards were prepared and presented in Phase 1. IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 7 OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND PROJECTS What is an Objective: A clear, concise and quantifiable (or measurable) objective should be in place for each strategic issue. An objectives states the desired achievement for the 5-year planning period. Objectives then also represents the most basic level of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the municipality. What is a Strategy: A strategy is the plan of action that the District Municipality will take to achieve its specific objectives and ultimately its vision. What is a Project: A project is the activity or action through which the strategy will be implemented. IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 8 PROCESS OF DEVELOPING STRATEGIES PROCESS: • Phase 1 Activities – Representative Forum 2 – Broad discussion – Identification of Strategic Issues – Focussed Workshops – Towards strategies • Phase 2 Activities – Technical Team – Develop objectives – Representative Forum 4 – Discuss objectives – Focussed Workshops – Develop strategies APPROACH: • Page 10 overleaf reflects the 14 strategic issues as identified in Phase 1 of the IDP process. • Pages 11 onwards of the report reflects the objectives, strategies and projects identified and developed through the process. IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 9 THE STRATEGIC ISSUES KEY PERFORMANCE AREA INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC ISSUE LAND REFORM AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON INGONYAMA LAND ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE * ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GENDER EQUITY EDUCATION ADDRESSING HEALTH ADDRESSING HIV/AIDS SPORTS AND RECREATION (a), ARTS AND CULTURE (b) DISASTER MANAGEMENT CRIME AND SECURITY POVERTY ALLEVIATION UNEMPLOYMENT INVESTMENT *Consists of 6 components which have singularly been reflected as: Access to water; Access to sanitation; Access to electricity; Access to road transport; Access to solid waste; Access to cemetries. IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 10 1. LAND REFORM AND HOUSING OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES Institutional structuring for delivery (1) Establish 4000 housing opportunities p.a.annum (50% located in the rural areas) (2) Approval and implementation of LRAD Subsidies (by 2005 1000 small scale farmers p.a.) IYER ROTHAUG TEAM District-wide integrated housing delivery Land reform implementation for sustainability UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PROJECTS 1. Establish Land Reform and Housing Steering Committee 2. Develop a Land Reform and Housing Information Programme 1. Identify and prioritise projects 2. Establish mechanisms for allocation of funding 3. Programme for developing Land Use Management Systems 1. Information programme on LRAD 2. Finalisation of existing projects 3. Develop mechanisms for supporting LTA and ESTA processes PAGE 11 2. DEVELOPMENT ON INGONYAMA LAND OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES PROJECTS Promoting development on Ingonyama land 1. Clarify process for development approval on Ingonyama land 2. Establish consultative forum 3. Programme for development of Land Use Management Systems 4. Economic development feasibility studies (1) Land Use Management Systems to be developed for all Ingonyama Trust areas (2) Establish a consultative forum with traditional leaders and stakeholders to discuss development related issues by 2002 IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 12 3.1. ACCESS TO WATER OBJECTIVE(S) (1) Each household to have access to potable water (not necessarily piped) within 200m by the end of the 2004/5 financial year (2) DM to monitor and encourage compliance with the free basic water programme STRATEGIES PROJECTS Improvement of the basic level of water services 1. Establish water policy for district, incl. policy on free basic water 2. Appropriate technology in unserviced areas using reservoirs, groundwater, and rainwater harvesting Establishing MSPs for efficient delivery User pay for higher level of service 1. Promote installation of prepayment systems in schemes providing higher level of service 2. Promote debt collection to be actively managed with strict credit controls Maintain existing infrastructure 1. Encourage the implementation of water loss management systems. 2. Ensure preventative maintenance programme implemented Establish implementation capacity in District IYER ROTHAUG TEAM 1. Formalise service agreements with service providers, agents and other partners UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES 1. Establish engineering capacity 2. Establish financial and administrative capacity PAGE 13 3.2. ACCESS TO SANITATION OBJECTIVE(S) (1) Each household have access to at least a Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine (WHO Standard) by 2004/5 (2) By 2003 have awareness programme in place focussing on health and hygiene IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Free basic sanitation 1. Appropriate technology programme using local community labour intensive methods to reduce capital cost to service provider User pay for higher level of service 1. Water borne services to be provided only when it will be affordable and sustainable. Cost to be recovered together with the water charges. Maintain existing services UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES 1. Preventative maintenance programme to be implemented PAGE 14 3.3. ACCESS TO ELECTRICTIY OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES Provide access to free basic electricity To provide an additional 4 000 electricity connections (grid or non-grid) per annum of which 50% will be located in rural areas IYER ROTHAUG TEAM User pay for higher level of electricity service Fund capital short fall for grid electricity UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PROJECTS 1. Appropriate technology programme to provide free basic electricity (grid or non-grid) 1. Promote the installation of prepayment systems in schemes providing higher levels of service 2. Encourage active management of debt collection with strict credit controls 1. Using external funding reduce the capital cost to service provider to bring it below the connection threshold (R3 500 per connection PAGE 15 3.4. ACCESS TO ROAD TRANSPORT OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES District to act as conduit for distribution of road construction funds To ensure that all service centres (tertiary, secondary, municipal and district) are serviced with appropriate road network, i.e. all weather access with storm water, by end of 2004/5 financial year IYER ROTHAUG TEAM Co-ordinate roads development and maintenance UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PROJECTS 1. Appropriate technology programme using community labour to reduce cost and ensure buy-in from community 1. Develop transport management plan 2. Develop road engineering capacity 3. Establishing a roads coordinating committee 4. Lobby for provincial roads through towns PAGE 16 3.5. ACCESS TO SOLID WASTE REMOVAL OBJECTIVE(S) (1)To finalise the identification of solid waste landfill sites/other possibilities by June 2002 (2002/3 budget allocation) (2) To establish buildoperate-train-transfer contracts for the development of sites (3) Budget allocation for Waste Management for 2002/3 financial year IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Access to solid waste removal 1. Ensuring the collection of basic solid waste removal 2. Establish education programme for proper on-site disposal of waste Establish MSPs for development and management of landfill sites 1. District to provide guidance to LMs in establishment of MSPs (guidance MSP White Paper) 2. MSP partnership business plans 3. Specific landfill site BOTT project to be implemented UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 17 3.6. ACCESS TO CEMETERIES OBJECTIVE(S) (1) To establish sufficient cemetery capacity in the local municipalities and district by 2005 for the next 10 years • Budget allocation for cemeteries for 2002/3 financial year IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Identify new cemeteries 1. Identify district cemetery site by June 2002 2. Support identification of sites on a municipality level Establish MSPs for the development and operation of cemeteries Develop and promote alternative approaches to burial UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES 1. District to provide guidance to LMs in establishment of MSPs (guidance MSP White Paper) 2. MSP partnership business plans 1. Encourage cremation as an alternative for everybody 2. Promote the recycling of old graves along family lineage 3. (Standardised rates for cemeteries in districts) PAGE 18 4. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVE(S) (1) Have in place a wellcoordinated environmental strategy in the form of a Strategic Environmental Assessment by the year 2003 – incl. clear management and monitoring guidelines (consider bi-annual state of the environment report and implementation of LA21 principles) STRATEGIES PROJECTS Adopt IEM (Integrated Env. Man.) principles for all projects 1. Develop checklist for all departments in preparation and implementation of projects 2. Develop guidelines for project managers to implement IEM principles Develop understanding of issues and approaches to addressing such 1. Undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the District as a whole with involvement of Local Municipalities Develop environmental awareness and education program 1. Environmental education programme (aimed at all levels civil society incl. The public, leadership, schools etc) 2. Training for councillors and officials on compliance with environmental law Appropriate resource utilisation IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES 1. Link resource utilisation strategies with Strategies 3.1, 3.2 and 3.5 PAGE 19 5. GENDER EQUITY OBJECTIVE(S) (1) The development of a comprehensive gender policy within the district addressing the role of women in development, and addressing social and economic empowerment, gender equity in employment, awareness of women’s rights (2) Implementation of policy from 2003 onwards IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Integrate gender equity in programmes of District Municipality 1. Identification of programmes within District Departments where gender equity intervention required. 2. Gender equity awareness programme (capacity building) and the role of men in achieving this Establishment of Gender Unit 1. Gender equity policy formulation 2. Establish approach and programme for monitoring 3. Projects aimed at economic empowerment of women 4. Focus on increasing opportunities (integration activity) Gender equity focal point managers UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES 1. Appointment of Gender Equity Focal Point Managers PAGE 20 6. EDUCATION OBJECTIVE(S) (1)Through coordination with the Department of Education ensure the provision of relevant, quality education and infrastructure (2)Through SETAs establish and support learnership programmes IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Promotion of adult basic education and training 1.Skills training programme 2.Training programme for SMMEs (also industrial) 3.Training on labour intensive projects 4.In-service training of District staff 5.Promote effective use of ABET training centres Facilitation of funding for improved facilities and maintenance 1.Provision of basic services in rural schools 2.Construction of classrooms 3.Liaison with Dept. on maintenanc 4.Establishment of information centres 5.ID/preparation of land for facilities Encourage post school training 1. Learnership training programme 2. Internship programme 3. Needs identification on training in district 4. District to obtain representation on boards of tertiary education facilities UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 21 7. ADDRESSING HEALTH OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES Establish a District Health Authority (1) Acquire status of a District Health Authority by the end of 2003 and developing an integrated health service (2) All residents of the District to have access to primary health care facilities within 5km walking distance by 2004/5 financial year IYER ROTHAUG TEAM PROJECTS 1. Establish a task team to investigate and explore the establishment of a DHA 2. Undertake capacity audit 3. Initiate the establishment of health forum in DM and LMs The provision of basic services Linked to strategies on access to water, sanitation, electricity, roads, solid waste removal, cemeteries (See Strategic Issues 3.1 to 3.6) Coordinate/ facilitate the provision health services 1.Provision of mobile clinics in remote areas (coordinate with pension payment points) 2.Construction of clinics and CHCs and specialised clinics 3.Health awareness programme 4.Involve traditional healers in health Establish programme of volunteerism 1. Volunteerism desk in District Health System 2. ID + secure funding for program 3. Establish database of volunteers 4. Greater involvement of people living with AIDS (GIPA) 5. Promote (+manage) the programme of home based care 6. Community Health Workers UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 22 8. ADDRESSING HIV/AIDS OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES Co-ordinating and supporting municipality based AIDS awareness. (1) AIDS support Centre and other means (programmes) to care for orphans (various age groups) be established within each Municipal Service Centre (2) The District fulfill a facilitative role in promoting home based care through using volunteers Promoting HIV/AIDS awareness in conjunction with Department Of Health Developing HIV/AIDS support programme Planning with the impact of AIDS in mind IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PROJECTS 1. Develop municipality based AIDS awareness and support programme 2. Establish District and Local Municipality AIDS forums (Mayors) 3. Ongoing monitoring and coordination 1. HIV/AIDS awareness training for councillors and officials (staff) 2. Develop leadership involvement programme 1. Coordinate development of AIDS Care Centres (incl. voluntary testing/counselling + drugs available) 2. Develop home based care system 3. Develop approach to caring for orphans (all ages) and the aged 4. Legal rights relating to AIDS 1. Promote the consideration of the impact of AIDS in all planning and development activities PAGE 23 9A. SPORT AND RECREATION OBJECTIVE(S) (1) Ensure communities have access to a full range of sport and recreation facilities within each Municipal Service Centre (2) District to strive for various sports codes to achieve provincial status (3) Promote the effective use and maintenance of facilities IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Establish a District based sport and recreation programme 1.Establish a sport and recreation forum involving national Sport Councils 2.Identify, plan and implement series of sport events (incl traditional sport) 3.Build/strengthen KwaNaloga Games Facilitate access to full basic range of facilities on the municipal level 1. Identify facilities required at municipal service centre level 2. Facilitate access to funding for facilities 3. Facilitate broader access 4. Establish District sports facility Upgrade sport code status to provincial 1. Establish task team to upgrade sport code to provincial status 2. Attract international, national and provincial events (build on existing resources and District Council’s competitive advantage. 3. Investigate establishment of sport academies UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 24 9B. ARTS AND CULTURE OBJECTIVE(S) (1) Establish dedicated art and culture training and awareness centres in Municipal Service Centres IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Establish a District based arts and culture programme 1. Establish Arts and Culture Forum on a District Level (link with Arts Council and other stakeholders) 2. Identify, plan and hold diverse arts and culture events on a district level (in cooperation with LMs) 3. Facilitate access to training, funding and expertise for participants (link arts and culture with economic development 4. Annual competition or festival focussing on for example African Renaissance Establish municipal arts and culture training facilities 1. Facilitate the development of arts and culture centres on a municipal level 2. Encourage the upgrading and effective utilisation of existing facilities (e.g. Winston Churchill, Hexagon Theatre, Hilton etc.) UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 25 10. DISASTER MANAGMENT OBJECTIVE(S) (1) A district disaster management plan and disaster management centre to be established by the end of 2002 (2) Promote the proactive integration of disaster management in all activities of the district and local municipalities IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Establishment of District (and Local) Disaster Management Plan 1. Appoint dedicated disaster management official 2. Establish disaster management consultative forum 3. Develop disaster management plan and facilitate development of plans on local level 4. Disaster management guidelines for development activities Establishment of District Disaster Management Centre 1. On completion of Plan appoint Task Team to establish Disaster Management centre (possibly improve on existing) UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PAGE 26 11. CRIME AND SECURITY OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES Establish structures to support the SAPS Through poverty alleviation, job creation, community building, and providing support and cooperation with the SAPS to reduce crime levels by 10% per annum over the next five years IYER ROTHAUG TEAM Develop crime prevention programme UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PROJECTS 1.Establish district level coordination with the SAPS 2.Develop a comprehensive system of Community Police Forums 3.Investigate establishment of District Protection/Police/Security Services 4.Encourage and coordinate activities of support organisations through DMC 1. Addressed through other strategies (e.g. education, poverty alleviation, engineering services etc. 2. Promote establishment of Victim Support Centres PAGE 27 12. POVERTY ALLEVIATION OBJECTIVE(S) STRATEGIES Poverty alleviation coordination (1) Through coordinated poverty alleviation processes and LED initiatives reduce the percentage of households earning below R1500 per month from 60% to 40% by the 2004/5 financial year (2) Promote the productive use of local resources and diversified groups Promote labour intensive infrastructural development Promote household food security and nutrition Establishment of self-help projects and cooperatives IYER ROTHAUG TEAM UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES PROJECTS 1.Prepare poverty alleviation plan identifying focus areas and projects 2.Coordinate poverty alleviation programmes through SPF 3.Database of poverty alleviation activities 4.Perform quality of life survey 1. Relate to issues 3.1 to 3.6 (provision of engineering services) specifically promoting labour intensive construction methods 1. Agricultural projects of the Dept. of Agricultural 2. Implementation of LRAD (See Issue 1) 1. Identify and promote the establishment of self-help projects and the cooperatives aimed specifically at poverty alleviation PAGE 28 13. ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE(S) (1) Through attracting investment and encouraging local economic development reduce unemployment from 40% to 20% by the end of the 2004/5 financial year IYER ROTHAUG TEAM STRATEGIES PROJECTS Plan and coordinate LED activities 1. Establish economic development desk in District 2. Integrate findings of LED related studies undertaken for Msunduzi, Mooi River and Richmond 3. Prepare LED plan for the District (DEDT funding) Support entrepreneurial development 1. Support and promote the activities of the BSC’s 2. Entrepreneurship development aimed at the youth 3. Facilitate access of entrepreneurs to markets, finance and other services Promote entrepreneurship development in all activities of district 1. Achieve this through procurement policy for: Attract investment focussed on entrepreneurial development 1. (See Issue 14) UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES • Supply tenders • Construction projects • Services contracts 2. Promote this in all activities of local municipalities + gov depts PAGE 29 14. ATTRACT INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE(S) (1) By creating an environment conducive to economic development and providing incentives for investment. Grow district economy to reflect at least a real 6% increase per annum in district levy STRATEGIES Establish environment conducive for investment (especially labour intensive) 1. Establish investment promotion agency (potentially Section 21) 2. Develop coordinated district incentive scheme (not only finance) 3. Develop marketing strategy (focussing on competitive advantages) 4. Mini-Nedlac (business, private sector and labour) 5. Strategic infrastructure provision Promote major and community tourism investment 1. District coordination of CTFs 2. Develop database of tourism opportunities (link in Dbn market) 3. Feasibility studies and implementation of key tourism projects Diversify and promote agricultural development Promote new and build on existing industrial development IYER ROTHAUG TEAM PROJECTS UMGUNGUNDLOVU IDP - STRATEGIES 1. Encourage diversification into niche markets (e.g. flowers, bees, aquaculture) 2. Establish small farmers (Issue 1) 3. Support agricultural development 1. Promote agri-processing 2. Build on existing strengths in aluminum, footwear etc 3. Industrial park development 4. Market competitive advantages of District (see Strategy 1) PAGE 30