Local economic development will take centre stage as the Ministry for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs’ Back to Basics (B2B) programme enters its second phase in the next financial year.
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Des van Rooyen says municipalities will be expected to focus more on local economic development.
“B2B continues to be a government programme driving improved, essential service delivery for all the people of South Africa.
“A core aspect of the programme involves the degree to which municipalities are putting their people and communities first by engaging with them, providing frequent report backs and addressing their concerns,” he said.
The Minister noted that much progress has been achieved with the implementation of the first phase of B2B and much more can be expected during the second phase.
“Bearing in mind that developmental local government remains the visionary foundation for the continuing reconstruction and development of our country, B2B is moving into its second phase, which will see the accelerated implementation of the programme.”
Reflecting on his department’s performance in the past financial year, Minister Van Rooyen said the programme will also drive the implementation of the Integrated Urban Development Framework. Launched last year, the frame work aims to steer urban growth towards a sustainable model of compact, connected and coordinated towns and cities.
The current framework is aligned to the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) 2014-2019, namely addressing spatial imbalances in economic activities, fostering sustainable human settlements, job creation and inclusive growth. All these are aimed at underpinning the foundation for a responsive and account able local government.
This story is from the February 2017 edition of Public Sector Manager.
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