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Think Piece: Challenges & Opportunities to Strengthen the South African Centre of Government
The scholarly literature confirms that the South African Centre of Government (COG) is like other COGs worldwide, in that it emphasises the importance of silo bridging, collaboration, change or transition...
SITA AND ICT SPENDING REVIEW
The presentation focused on a spending review which explored if the original model of having a centralised stated owned IT agency is working or not. There are concerns that, far...
COMMON LESSONS LEARNT: HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) VACCINATION PROGRAMME
The webinar focused on the roll out of the HPV vaccine to schools. The spending review is a review and consolidation of findings and recommendations of previous spending reviews undertaken...
Covid-19 Country Report 2nd Edition: Chapter 1 – International Cooperation and Trade
This presentation focused on the first chapter of the South African Covid-19 Country Report. Our speakers Prof. Suzy Graham (Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Johannesburg) and Prof....
Common reasons why submissions fail to meet BFI Appraisal requirements
This publication explains the common reasons why submissions fail to meet Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) Appraisal requirements. The BFI is a reform to the budget process that seeks to support the...
Challenges and Opportunities in Strengthening the South African Centre of Government
In this session, we focused on the challenges and opportunities in strengthening the South African Centre of Government. The Institutional Development Support (IDS) unit of GTAC has been actively involved...
Sustainability within Health
Good Practice Guideline on the Implementation of Smallholder and Emerging Farmer Support Initiatives A presentation delivered by Ms Martjie Cloete (Western Cape Government Health: Climate and Utilities Champion) on 03...
The Implementation of Effective Blended Finance Support Programmes for SMMEs: Lessons from the Jobs Fund
A presentation delivered by Mr Nazeem Hendricks, Ms Evelyn Leopold George and Mr Ben Kasimukire (From the Jobs Fund Unit) on 17 February 2023 as part of GTAC’s weekly webinar...
Showcasing the Infrastructure Fund (IF)
A presentation delivered by Ms Tshiphiri Muedi (from the IF) on 10 February 2023 as part of GTAC’s weekly webinar series. This presentation gives an overview of the IF which...
Good Practice Guideline on the Implementation of Smallholder and Emerging Farmer Support Initiatives
A presentation delivered by Mr Danie Swart, Mr Nkgasha Tema and Mr Sonkho Phiri (From the Jobs Fund Unit ) on 20 January 2023 as part of GTAC’s weekly webinar...
Infrastructure Implementation Challenges & What can be done to resolve them
Increased investment in the economy is a critical part of achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. By expanding and accelerating infrastructure investments as dictated by the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan...
A panel discussion: Civil society and other perspectives on basic services delivery and oversight: Mainstreaming Citizen Engagement in Public Financial Management for Better Results
The World Bank Group’s twin goals, ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity, encourage the strengthening of an inclusive society, based on a citizen-state social contract that promotes government accountability....
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The cluster includes the following government departments: Communications, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Economic Development, Energy, Finance, Human Settlements, Public Enterprises, Public Works, The Presidency: National Planning Commission, Transport and Water and Environmental Affairs.
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Water Security Towards a Values Based Approach
A review of the nature of water and water uses, and water values.
Infrastructure Report Card for South Africa
SAICE Infrastructure Report Card reflecting the experts view of the Institution and its members on the current condition of a broad range of public infrastructure.
Enabling Infrastructure Development
South Africa’s Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Program: Success Factors and Lessons.
South Africa’s Urban Infrastructure Challenge
Overview of South Africa’s Urban Infrastructure.
South African Conversations on Infrastructure
A Compendium of the Infrastructure Dialogues 2016 – 2017, presenting the key themes and identifying issues that preoccupy those who are constructively involved in improving South Africa’s infrastructure.
Capital Planning Guidelines
National Treasury’s guidance on how infrastructure programmes and project proposals should be planned, appraised and evaluated before significant funds are committed.
Public Sector Infrastructure Update
2018 Budget review, the status of the Public Sector Infrastructure.
Understanding Housing Markets: The Housing Market – an analytical framework
This discussion paper prepared by the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in South Africa was prepared for the World Bank and the Cities Support Programme of National Treasury and was...
Case Study: Integration and Spatial transformation of South African Cities
This case study on the key issues on integration and spatial transformation of South African cities was written by Leila McKenna The Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa. This...
2017 Public Economics Winter School online reading list
2017 Public Economics Winter School online reading list including reading on topics and includes global perspectives, video webinar series, an overview of South Africa’s housing sector, integration and spatial transformation...
South Africa’s new urban agenda: Transformation or compensation?
This article published by Ivan Turok in Local Economy looks at South Africa’s new urban agenda. One of the dilemmas at the heart of the new urban agenda globally is...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Communications, Economic Development, Finance, Higher Education and Training, Labour, Mineral Resources, Public Enterprises, Rural Development and Land Reform, Science and Technology, Tourism and Trade and Industry.
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Public Space Trading Guidelines for Local Government 2021 – 2026
This body of work was designed to develop a set of guidelines to aid local governments in executing their regulatory and developmental mandate with respect to public-space trading.
Building a Society That Works – Public Investment in a Mass Employment Strategy to Build a New Economy
This briefing note provides background and overview of the Presidential Employment Stimulus and its initiatives.
IDTT Research Reports – Internet Extracts
IDTT research reports – Internet extracts
Unlocking The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Emerging Economies – A Policy Overview
This report addresses the movement towards a Cloud environment. The opening and closing essays examine the technological requisites for successful Cloud computing and then examine how the Cloud fits into...
First Employment Experiences of Graduates
The HSRC has studied the first employment experiences of South African graduates in order to describe and identify trends in the local labour market for graduates over the period 1991...
Development Southern Africa Journal Links
This resource provides links to various Development Southern Africa Journals.
History of the Development Southern Africa Journal
This resource provides an overview of the history of the Development Southern Africa journal established by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
Policy Guidelines for Enabling Governance of Informal Trading in Public Spaces
These Policy Guidelines are developed from the interpretation of various documents about the informal sector, in the South African local government context, in order to identify key challenges to the...
Presidential Employment Stimulus January 2021 Progress Report
This newsletter provides background, overview and updates on the initiatives of the Presidential Employment Stimulus.
Framework By-Law: Informal Trading In Public Space
This Framework By-law for Informal Trading in Public Space draws on the substantive work of the background research paper, policy guideline, the safe and viable public trading space guideline and...
A Baseline Study on the Destination of TVET College Graduates to Strengthen Employment Promotion in South Africa
In order to support the objectives set out in DHET’s 2013 White Paper for Post-School Education and Training (PSET), it is critical to engage with a strong evidence base of...
Capacity Building Programme for Employment Promotion Background Research Paper. Creating a Supportive Regulatory Environment for the Informal Sector: Improving Regulatory Tools and Practise in Local Government
This research paper acts as a background document to inform the creation of a supportive regulatory environment for public space trading.
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Finance, Public Service and Administration and The Presidency: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation and Administration.
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Municipal Budget Format Guidelines
Municipal Budget Format Guidelines can be found on the National Treasury website in the MFMA folder under regulations and gazettes in the municipal budget and reporting regulations folder.
Municipal Budget Circulars
Municipal Budget Circulars can be found on the National Treasury website under MFMA under circulars and they date as far back as 2004
Local Government Equitable Share Formula Review discussion documents
Local Government Equitable Share Formula Review discussion documents can be sourced under the MFMA folder under publications and media releases and can date back as far as 2014
Legally required local government information: Municipal Documentation
Legally required information such as Municipal Documentation can be sourced under MFMA documents on the National Treasury website
Intiatives to promoting transperancy – GoMuni
GoMuni is an initiative by the National Treasury to promote transparency. On the site you can find provincial links, municipal data, state of municipal finances, cites support programme and etc
Intergovernmental Fiscal Reviews: 2011 Local Government Budget and Expenditure Reviews
Intergovernmental fiscal reviews can be sourced on the National Treasury under publications and are dated as far back as 1999
Intergovernmental Fiscal Reviews: 2008 Local Government Budget and Expenditure Reviews
Intergovernmental fiscal reviews for local government budget and expenditure can be sourced on the National Treasury under publications and are dated as far back as 2006
Intergovernmental Fiscal Reviews: 2006 Local Government Budget and Expenditure Reviews
Intergovernmental fiscal reviews for local government budget and expenditure can be sourced on the National Treasury under publications and are dated as far back as 2006
Division of Revenue Bill and Acts
The Division of Revenue Bill and Acts can be found on the National Treasury website and all the legislation bills can date as far back as 2000 till date
The state of basic service delivery in South Africa by Niel Roux & Casment Mahlwele
Niel Roux & Casment Mahlwele put together a presentation on the state of basic service delivery in South Africa using the Community Survey data of 2016. Basic services are the...
Delivery of Service in Municipalities by Barbara Mgutshini
Barbara Mgutshini delivered a presentation at the public economics winter school 2022 on delivery of services in municipalities. She highlights the local government – organisational operating model, powers and functions...
Systems thinking as a tool for service delivery in Metros and Cities by Samuel Njenga
Samuel Ngenga delivered a presentation on systems thinking as a tool for service delivery in metros and cities at the 2022 Public Economics Winter School. He provides an overview of...
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Environmental and Water Affairs, Human Settlements, Labour, Public Works, Rural Development and Land Affairs, Social Development, Transport and Women, Youth, Children and People with Disability.
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Arts and Culture, Basic Education, Health, Higher Education and Training, Labour, Science and Technology and Sport and Recreation.
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Defence and Military Veterans, International Relations and Cooperation, Finance, State Security, Tourism, Trade and Industry and Water and Environmental Affairs.
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This cluster includes the following government departments: Correctional Services, Defence, Home Affairs, Justice and Constitutional Development, Police and State Security.