The Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) enhances public finance management and builds public sector capacity to improve governance and enhance public service delivery.
GTAC provides professional and technical advisory services, programme and project management and transaction support to the public sector. GTAC uses strategic partnerships with academic and research institutions, civil society and business organisations to provide flexible consulting services to reduce service delivery constraints in the public sector.
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Funding free basic services through the local government equitable share
Developed in 2001, the Free Basic Services (FBS) policy aims to promote poverty alleviation for indigent households (IH). Millions of South Africans still lack access to basic services such as water, sanitation, and other essentials despite the government’s efforts. National FBS norms, which have remained unchanged since the programme’s inception prescribe that a minimum of 6 kl of potable water and 50 kWh of electricity to each IH, with sanitation and refuse removal services varying from municipality to municipality. This case study by Elellwang Matlali and Tania Ajam takes a look at how the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has used the FBS policy.
Feasibility study undertaken for the Shiluvana Frail Care
The aim of this feasibility study was to investigate an appropriate location in government and options for the management of the Shiluvana Frail Care Centre (SFCC) operating from Shiluvana in Tzaneen.
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Zambian Delegation Strengthens Public Financial Management Through GTAC Study Visit
Senior officials from Zambia's Cabinet Office Management Development Division recently visited South Africa for a five-day study tour designed to enhance their expertise in public financial management and administration. Held from November 11-15, 2024, the programme...
GTAC Hosts Zambian Delegation for Study Tour on Public Sector Operations
The Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) is pleased to host a study tour for a delegation of officials from the Government of Zambia, taking place from 11 to 15 November. This initiative offers the visiting delegation an invaluable opportunity to gain direct...
Project in the spotlight
GTAC has partnered with Development Southern Africa on a special issue of the journal titled “Spending Reviews and the Evolution of South African Public Finance Management Reforms”. The special issue is a collection of articles that offer a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of spending reviews, from their early roots in budget innovations in the United States to their adaptation within South Africa’s unique fiscal context. The collection is authored by members of GTAC’s Public Expenditure and Policy Analysis Unit.
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PPP Municipal Foundation Training
5 – 7 March, 2025
A two-day Municipal Training programme is aimed at local government officials, and the private sector. The training programme is as follows: Municipal PPP regulations Feasibility study Procurement Managing the PPP contract Risk matrix Toolkit – solid waste management Toolkit – commercial use of municipal property Toolkit – water and sanitation These topics include regulations, formulated guidelines as well as a...
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