Administration on Governance and Administration Cluster
5 July 2006
This briefing provides information regarding the progress made in the
implementation of Governmentâs Programme of Action (POA) for 2006. This
briefing is the second report for 2006. This report was presented to the
Governance and Administration (G&A) Cabinet Committee on 20 June and was
approved by Cabinet on 28 June.
The G&A has three broad priorities reflected on the POA:
1. Capability needs for the developmental state.
2. Macro-organisation of the state.
3. Planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
Capability needs for the Developmental State
Public Service Capacity
The January Cabinet Lekgotla considered capacity assessments of five sectors
(Economic, Health, Education, Justice and Housing). Cabinet adopted
recommendations relating to the five sectors and crosscutting issues. The
G&A Cluster formed a task team on capacity assessments and 34 projects were
identified and implemented.
Economic sector
The Cluster has prepared an assessment of the rollout of Accelerated and
Shared Growth Initiative (AsgiSA) infrastructure projects, with a focus on the
transport sector and more particularly on the Durban-Gauteng Corridor.
The assessment asked the questions:
What are the key challenges faced; how should the public sector respond to
the challenges; what are the current capacity deficiencies or bottlenecks; and
what can be done to reduce the cost of doing business? Findings and
recommendations will be presented to the July Cabinet Lekgotla.
The dti has 21 entities that report to it, including development finance
institutions (e.g. Industrial Development Corporation), regulatory institutions
(e.g. Competition Commission) and specialist service institutions (e.g. South
African Bureau of Standards). Following on work done by the G&A Cluster on
the governance of public entities in general, a study was undertaken on how to
strengthen the dtiâs oversight of these institutions and a governance model was
developed, which includes proposals for the strengthening of capacity within
the dti.
In anticipation of the coming into force of the new Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) regulations developed in terms of the National Environmental
Management Act, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism has
identified capacity challenges within the system and has developed
recommendations on the strengthening of structures and staffing of the relevant
components in provincial departments. These findings and recommendations will
be presented to the July Lekgotla.
Health sector
Substantial work has been done on the job descriptions and grading of the
posts of hospital Chief Executive Officers (CEOs). Nine hospitals were visited
and the findings made will be used to refine the existing benchmark job
description for hospital CEOs. A revised grading structure is being developed.
An implementation strategy for implementing delegations to hospital CEOs will
be finalised by August. An assessment of the existing infrastructure and
staffing of nursing colleges was undertaken. Findings and recommendations have
been developed and will be presented to the July Lekgotla. Four audits of the
Health Information System have been conducted.
Education sector
An assessment of the roles, responsibilities and job descriptions of school
principals has been undertaken and recommendations developed that will be
presented to Lekgotla. Similarly an assessment of the roles and
responsibilities of district and circuit managers has been conducted. Proposals
regarding staffing levels and capacity building have been made.
The educator performance management system was assessed and proposals
regarding the strengthening of monitoring capacity have been made. A report on
the skills gaps in the Senior Management Service (SMS) in Education nationally
and provincially has been prepared. Findings included that there are gaps in
the skills of existing personnel, challenges in filling key vacancies and a
shortage of posts in some areas.
An assessment of the application of the SMS Performance Management and
Development System (PMDS) in the provincial Departments of Education and the
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has been conducted.
Results have shown challenges in implementing the system and poor levels of
compliance in some instances. These findings will be presented to the July
Cabinet Lekgotla.
Justice sector
Work has been done to assess the capacity to implement the Superior Courts
Bill. The need for the strengthening of capacity to enable the effective
implementation of the Bill has been identified. A strategy to address backlogs
is also proposed. The Justice Footprint Project, which matches supply of
judicial services with the demand for them, is near completion.
Housing sector
A comprehensive report of the housing development and delivery process has
been drafted. Key challenges and corrective interventions have been identified
and are being implemented. The organisational structure will be reviewed in
line with the Breaking New Ground policy. A comprehensive review of the Housing
public entities has been conducted and they will be restructured in line with
the Breaking New Ground policy.
Crosscutting projects
The Public Service Regulations have been amended to require executing
authorities to consult the Minister for Public Service and Administration,
regarding the development of organisational structures for their departments.
The amendment was published in the Government Gazette on 28 April. Directives
in respect of the amendment have been issued. Discussions on the development of
staffing norms were held with key sector departments.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration signed a Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions of the Republic of India on 12 June. The MoU reflects an agreement
between the two countries to cooperate in the fields of governance,
administration and other related areas. This follows a visit to India in
December by a delegation led by the Minister for the Public Service and
Administration to explore the exchange of skills and personnel between the two
countries. Various projects are already underway.
Support flow of skills into the public service
The accelerated development programme for middle managers (sustainable pools
scheme) is under implementation in three provinces (KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga
and the Western Cape) and five national departments (the dti, Home Affairs,
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and the Office of the
Public Service Commission (OPSC)). A draft implementation guide has been
approved. Departments are currently submitting their nominations for
participants in the programme.
The review of the Public Service Human Resource Development (HRD) Strategy
has commenced. A questionnaire will be prepared and circulated to all
stakeholders. The questionnaire will be used to make an assessment whether
government has been successful in implementing the strategy and building
capacity in the Public Sector. Based on the review, a second edition of the
Human Resource Development Strategy will be developed for the period 2007 to
2011.
National Youth Service Programme
The launch of the Department of Home Affairsâ National Youth Service
Programme (NYSP) on Friday, 2 June 2006, saw the enrolment of 300 unemployed
matriculants, who will work within the Departmentâs offices for the next 12
months. The new recruits will be trained in among other trades, customer
services (front desk) and other key departmental core businesses, including the
Immigration Act, while also contributing to a better service delivery to the
public.
Internship programme
The Department of Home Affairs launched and implemented the internship
programme in June 2004 in response to Cabinetâs decision that all government
departments should appoint interns equivalent to five percent of their staff
complement. The internship programme is targeted at unemployed graduates
between the age of 18 and 35 years.
Since the inception of the programme in 2004, the department has recruited
and placed 734 interns, 413 in the 2004/05 financial year, 225 in the 2005/06
financial and 96 in the current financial year. Of these interns, the
Department has managed to appoint 215 permanently and 65 interns have been
employed by other institutions.
Human Resource Management interventions
The implementation framework for the Gender and Governance Plan of Action
has been drafted. With the assistance of disabled peopleâs organisations, the
project team has developed an implementation framework and guidelines for the
JobACCESS strategy. A consultation process and stakeholder engagement process
is underway. The Government Communication and Information Service (GCIS) have
established an inter-departmental communications team to formulate a national
communication strategy for the JobACCESS project.
The final report on the Review of the Senior Management Service has been
completed and a draft Cabinet Memorandum has been submitted. Recommendations
regarding recruitment and selection, strategic deployment, training, ethics,
discipline and performance management have been formulated.
The review phase of the Personnel Expenditure Review (PER) project has been
completed. The data gathered has been analysed and the first draft of the PER
report has been submitted. The information obtained through the analysis
process has been benchmarked against best practices and it informed the
recommendations that were included in the first draft of the PER report. The
recommendations to be included in the final PER report will inform the
development of a new remuneration policy for the public sector.
Anti Corruption
National Anti-corruption Programme
The National Anti-corruption Programme (NAP) is the programme of projects
agreed upon for joint implementation by Government, Business and Civil Society.
A logo and website for the National Anti-corruption Forum (NACF) have been
developed. A presentation on the NAP was made to a provincial legislature to
obtain support and provincial participation. A roundtable discussion on the
prohibition of corrupt businesses was held. An ethics statement for sectoral
leaders has been developed. A national workshop on indicators was held and a
process was agreed upon with the civil society and business sectors on further
indicator development.
Global Forum V
All organising structures for the Global Forum V on Fighting Corruption and
Safeguarding Integrity have been established, including the interdepartmental
logistics/security committee and the substance committee. Consultations with
civil society and business have been conducted and are ongoing. Discussions
have been held with the Bureau of the Pan-African Conference of Ministers of
Public Service. An Africa meeting on anti-corruption to ensure the
consolidation of African anti-corruption initiatives and optimal participation
in the Forum is planned for November 2006.
Local Government Anti-corruption Strategy
A plan for the national launch of the Local Government Anti-corruption
Strategy has been developed. An implementation plan for rollout in the
provinces and coordination at the local level has been finalised. Ongoing
direct support is being provided to Project Consolidate municipalities to
develop policies, systems and procedures to minimise corruption. Lack of
capacity and uncoordinated initiatives at the local level are hampering
implementation. The strategy will be implemented over a period of five years in
line with the strategic priorities for the new term of local government (2006
to 2011).
Macro-organisation of the State
Single public service
On 31 May Cabinet approved recommendations on the Single Public Service and
agreed that the Legislative Framework to enable the establishment of a Single
Public Service should be finalised by the end of 2006, for public comment.
Cabinet also agreed that a communication strategy be developed to consult with
various stakeholders on the project. The G&A Task Team mandated to develop
this Legislative Framework met on 9 June.
The Policy Framework on the governance and administration of public sector
institutions will be aligned with the guide on the appointment of board members
with the shareholder management model of the Department of Public Enterprises
before being re-submitted to Cabinet. The human resource management policy for
public entities, an aspect of the Policy Framework, will be further informed by
the Personnel Expenditure Review.
Integrated service delivery
Access strategy
The Access strategy aims to improve access to government services through a
number of technological and innovative initiatives and the application of the
principles of Batho Pele. The strategy has been drafted. Research on the demand
for and supply of public services will be conducted to inform the project which
services are to be integrated (put in one basket) and what channels to be used
and where and how.
CSIR Report on the Facility Location Needs of Home Affairs
The report, commissioned by the Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on
behalf of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), relates to the facility
location study to the Turnaround Strategy of the DHA. The current strategic
plan (available on the DHA website) incorporates the Turnaround Strategy. The
study proposes 172 additional service points countrywide will take into
consideration other government initiatives already existing such as
Multi-Purpose Community Centres (MPCCs) and will seek to support programmes
such as Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Programme (ISRDP) and Urban
Renewal Programme (URP) Nodes within the National Spatial Development
Perspective (NSDP) framework. Careful consideration will be further made to
ensure that where infrastructure already exists, the wheel is not re-invented
but rather considered within the framework of integrated service delivery
initiatives and intergovernmental relations framework.
HSRC Survey on Citizen Registration
DHA commissioned the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) to conduct a
national representative study on identity documentation, registration of birth,
death and marriage among South Africans of 16 years and older. The main
objectives of this survey were to estimate the extent and number of
unregistered South African citizens; determine the location of unregistered
citizens; determine reasons why citizens are not registered; obtain information
regarding citizensâ access to Home Affairsâ services and offices; and to
determine awareness and knowledge of birth and other registration
procedures.
Among the key findings, the survey suggested:
* The total number of people aged 16 and older without a bar-coded Identity
Documents (ID) amounts to about 1,75 million, which is six percent of the
population. Furthermore, half of those without a bar-coded ID did apply for
one. Possession of a bar-coded ID was least likely among younger people. The
study suggests that one-third of sixteen-year-olds, and somewhat less than half
of seventeen-year-olds possess an ID. Perhaps more worrying is that, only about
three quarters of 18- to 19-year-olds have an ID, whilst having been eligible
for an ID for two or three years.
* Other important factors in bar-coded ID possession are oneâs living standard
and level of education. The higher oneâs living standard and educational level,
the more likely is he/she to have a bar-coded ID.
* The more in-depth focus group interviews among people who did not possess a
bar-coded ID suggested that loss of oneâs ID was the main reason for not having
an ID. Furthermore, partly in line with the survey findings, accessibility of
the Home Affairs offices and, related to this, transport costs, lengthy
application procedures, lack of information on the application procedure and
supporting documentation, multiple document requirements, costs of ID
applications, lengthy waiting periods, no after-hour service, and uncooperative
Home Affairs officers were mentioned as the major obstacles to applying and
obtaining an ID.
e-Government
The underpinning documents of the e-Government Programme Framework have been
completed and are being edited professionally. Several strategic catalytic
projects have been identified, one of which will be selected for priority
implementation. The e-Government Committee of Government IT Officers Council
(GITOC) has requested to make further inputs to the documented Programme.
Thereafter a memorandum will be submitted to Cabinet.
On 1 May 2006 a revamped Batho Pele Gateway portal went live. The current
portal is staged in a new technology platform (infrastructure) that is more
secure and can accommodate provincial and local government services
information. Content on government services is currently written in seven
languages in the new portal. The new languages are isiZulu, isiXhosa,
Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana and Sepedi. The plan is to have the remaining four
official languages as part of the portal by the end of the 2006/07 financial
year.
HANIS
Most of the programmes that form part of the Home Affairs National Identity
System (HANIS) are now at an advanced stage or nearing completion. By end of
April 2006, 23 645 384 million records (79% of the target of 30 million) had
been digitised. By the end of June 2006, all paper-based fingerprint records
will be digitised. This will assist all law enforcement agencies in their
verification and identification processes, but will also be of significant
value to other institutions such as banks where client verification will take
place at higher speed. Over 14 million digital records have been absorbed into
HANIS thus far. The target for completion of all these processes is February
2007.
MPCCs
It is intended initially to furnish 18 Multi-purpose Community Centre (MPCC)
sites with General Services Counters (GSCs), which will be Gateway enabled
through Internet connectivity. Ultimately 85 MPPCs will be equipped.
Discussions are underway with the Universal Services Agency for the supply of
two computers, a TV set and a video player at each site. In conjunction with
GCIS, State Information Technology Agency's (SITA) and the Department of
Communication, DPSA is finalising negotiations with mobile telephone operators
for the use of the 1020 number in their networks.
Batho Pele
To date 501 public servants have been trained on the Batho Pele Change
Management Engagement Programme. 14 sessions have been held in Limpopo and 406
trainers trained. Two sessions were conducted in KwaZulu-Natal and 35 trainers
trained. 25 trainers were trained in the Free State. Initial meetings have been
held with the three provincial departments. The success of the Change
Management Engagement Program depends on top leadership commitment and
visibility. The programme will be customised for different government
sectors.
In cascading Batho Pele to local government, trainers in various
municipalities, metros and districts were trained: 18 in the Western Cape
(Drakenstein, Breede Valley, Stellenbosch and Swellendam Municipality) and 80
in Ethekwini Municipality. Meetings have been held with the City of Tshwane and
the City of Joburg and training will commence soon. Districts in KwaZulu-Natal
will also be trained by the end of July. A service provider will be appointed
to assist in the rollout of training.
The Service Delivery Improvement Plans/ Service Standards project is aimed
at the development and implementation of a regulatory framework that would
provide for the rollout of service standards and Service Delivery Improvement
Plans (SDIPs) in the Public Service. The project has the potential to provide
real and measurable information about the achievement of service delivery
objectives in departments. However, to achieve these benefits, it may be
necessary to redesign the current regulatory framework to enforce Service
Delivery Improvement Planning, with concomitant service standards.
Participatory governance
The final Public Participation Policy Framework will be submitted to Cabinet
in September 2006. The establishment of ward committees in former cross
boundary municipalities is a challenge. Seven provinces have been trained in
community-based planning. Ward Committees are being established nationally.
Three Presidential izimbizo were held between May and June (the President
held two and the Deputy President held one). The integration of all components
of izimbizo has developed a coherent sense of deliberation on issues pertinent
to the district municipality visited. Such an approach has enabled addressing
of issues immediately and the profiling of the districtâs five year Integrated
Development Plans.
Outreach to the San communities
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) conducted a community outreach
programme to the !Xun, Khwe and Khomani San communities in Platfontein in the
Northern Cape, where the Minister handed over 200 IDs to residents of the
indigenous tribes in May 2006. It was the first time they received the IDs in
their lifetime as they previously used former South African Defence Force
(SADF) issued cards for identification and never had a chance to access other
basic government services such as social grants. The Minister also conducted
the solemnisation of marriages as well as Birth registration on site.
Imbizo with refugee youth
DHA hosted a dialogue with young refugees, mainly from African countries on
27 June 2006 to discuss their concerns as well as their rights and
responsibilities as part of the Youth Month and World Refugee Day
commemorations. Among key issues raised were:
* Appropriate documents, including permits that will enable asylum seekers
and refugees access to job opportunities, education and to empower
themselves.
* Permanent residential permits are issued to refugees who have been in South
Africa for over five years.
* Lack of or non-availability of translation services for asylum seekers
arriving at refugee reception offices. They recommended that Departmental
officials be trained in Swahili, Portuguese and French language
efficiency.
* The authorities often ignored advocacy groups, for example Lawyers for Human
Rights and Non-governmental organisations working with refugees. Their work and
documentations assisting refugees were often not recognised by authorities.
Planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation
Integrated planning
This area of work is aimed at positioning districts and metros as pivotal
sites to drive intergovernmental coordination and become the building blocks
for enhancing regional social and economic potential. All provinces have been
consulted on taking the Provincial Growth and Development Strategies (PGDSs)
assessment forward. An initial group of pilot areas has been selected and a
conceptual framework for contextualising the National Spatial Development
Perspective (NSDP) has been developed. A national workshop with all provinces
and districts was held to discuss and launch the NSDP process at district/metro
levels.
Local government review and the five year strategic agenda for local
government
The month of July marks the beginning of Municipal financial year and with
the increased budget, municipalities will have additional resources to focus on
service delivery and infrastructure development. During this term,
municipalities will follow the five-year strategic priorities of Local
Government.
The five year strategic agenda adopted by the January 2006 Cabinet Lekgotla
is premised on the principle that improvement of municipal performance requires
an integrated response from all three spheres of government, both to
co-ordinate the regulation of local government more effectively and to provide
concentrated support to municipalities under Project Consolidate. The whole of
Government is therefore guided by three overarching strategic priorities
regarding support to Local Government sphere:
1. Mainstreaming hands-on support to local government to improve municipal
governance, performance and accountability.
2. Addressing the structure and governance arrangements of the state to better
strengthen, support and monitor Local Government performance.
3. Refining and strengthening enforcement measures of the policy, regulatory
and fiscal environment for Local Government.
Progress to date
Mainstreaming hands-on support to local government to improve municipal
governance, performance and accountability
Finalisation of the five-year IDPs
In the last quarter, government as a whole with other stakeholders worked
intensively with municipalities in developing Integrated Development Plans
(IDPs) and later started the process of IDP assessment workshops. All these
processes have since been completed.
Amongst other things, the IDPs will seek to assist municipalities to meet
service delivery targets, such as the eradication of the bucket system by the
end of 2007. This intergovernmental work, in support of municipalities will be
sustained into the last half of the year.
According to information provided by the Provinces, by the 1st July 2006
around 90% of IDPs were submitted and adopted by municipalities.
Municipal Transformation and Institutional Development
Over 70% of the 9 319 councillors that were recently elected in this year
Local Government elections participated in Councillor Induction Sessions, a
process undertaken by the DPLG and South African Local Government Association
(SALGA). This is part of the capacity building efforts at a Local Government
level by government and its partners. Following this work was a successful
Mayors conference held in Cape Town in May 2006. This conference provided for
an opportunity for Mayors and all three spheres of government to interact and
engage on the five year Strategic Priorities for Local Government. A Municipal
Leadership Development qualification will be piloted for roll-out in the second
half of 2006.
The DPLG is currently finalising a Local Government competency framework.
Draft Performance Management regulations and pro-forma employment contracts and
job descriptions have been published for public comments. The regulations seek
to provide a uniform framework that can be applied by local, district and
metropolitan municipalities whilst recognising their unique conditions. The
deadline for comments was Friday, 30 June 2006. In this regard the department
has received overwhelming response from the public and are currently going
through the inputs.
DPLG is finalising work on the comprehensive national skills audit in local
government. Working arrangements have been established between DPLG, LGSETA and
SALGA in this regard.
A pilot Municipal Leadership Development Programme will be implemented in
selected district municipalities by August 2006. A partnership agreement
between the LGSETA and the DPLG is being finalised. A discussion paper on
professionalising Local Government employees is under development. A challenge
has been securing the availability of both councillors and senior Local
Government officials.
An impact assessment study on the revised Local Government Equitable Share
(LGES) formula has been completed. A presentation on the LGES review was made
to the Portfolio Committee on Provincial and Local Government. Preliminary
discussions were held with the National Treasury regarding the development
component of the formula. The formula benefits those municipalities with low
fiscal capacity and those highly dependent on intergovernmental grants. Further
options on the revised LGES formula are being explored taking into account the
developmental and economic activities of municipalities with the objective of
assisting poor municipalities. The revised formula will be phased in over a
three-year period.
Deployment of experts
There is ongoing progress with regard to support given to Project
Consolidate Municipalities. To date, a total of 112 experts, 18 graduates and
80 students have been mobilised and deployed to 69 Project Consolidate
Municipalities. The Development Bank of Southern Africa has through Siyenza
Manje deployed over 30 Project Managers, engineers, financial experts and town
planners to priority municipalities.
Local Economic Development
Economic assessments are being undertaken in all the urban and rural nodes.
A National LED Summit is being planned for later this year, a primary purpose
of which will be to improve alignment between AsgiSA and the LED strategies of
municipalities. This Summit will launch a national LED framework and toolkit
for practitioners.
Addressing the structure and governance arrangements of the state to better
strengthen, support and monitor Local Government performance
An assessment of the role and functions of Provincial Departments of Local
Government is being undertaken with the view to developing a framework for
improving their capability to play an effective and efficient role in
performing their statutory responsibilities and supporting municipalities.
A Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework for Project Consolidate has
been developed. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have been developed for
Project Consolidate programme to track progress. Software has been produced and
will be configured to facilitate net-based data capturing and progress
reporting. A tracking tool was installed to track issues raised in the 2005
Presidential Izimbizo programme.
Refine and strengthen enforcement measures of the policy, regulatory and
fiscal environment for Local Government.
Amendments to the Municipal Systems Act and the Regulations for the
Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act are currently being drafted. As part
of the work on the division of powers and functions across government, the
Department of Provincial and Local Government is undertaking work to clarify
definitions of schedule four and five of the Constitution in light of current
practice. Work on the development of a district shared services model for
district municipalities is continuing.
Government-wide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system
Consultations with stakeholders on the draft M&E Principles and
Standards were concluded in May 2006. All inputs received have been
incorporated into the consolidated draft report. The report was presented to
the Monitoring and Evaluation Conference that took place from 19 to 23
June.
South African Management Development Institute (SAMDI) has drafted a
training strategy and curriculum for the Government-wide M&E system. A
project plan to implement the oversight role of coordinating departments to
provide transversal information was agreed upon by the M&E Task Team and a
process is underway to contract the necessary resources. The Public Management
Watch and work on the service delivery outputs have commenced.
Consultations are underway to deliberate on the integration of systems with
the information on the Government Programme of Action and their links to other
sources. There has been extensive communication of the Government-wide Proposal
and Implementation Plan to all three spheres of government. The task team has
already visited three provinces.
Officials from Statistics SA have been collaborating with the Policy
Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) in the Presidency in developing a
Compendium of National Development Indicators for submission to the July
Cabinet Lekgotla. The compendium will facilitate integrated development
planning across all three spheres of government and enhance accurate reporting
on progress.
As part of the work on the National Statistical System (NSS), datasets from
Education have been assessed for development into sources for official
statistics. Joint working parties of Statistics SA and the Departments of Home
Affairs, Health and Education respectively are exchanging knowledge and
expertise towards the establishment of official statistics units in those
departments. Statistics SA has begun to provide training in basic statistics to
those departments. The NSS division of Statistics SA is contributing towards
the quantitative aspects of the Government-wide M&E System.
Phase two of the rollout of the Government-wide M&E System to all
departments and provinces is planned to be completed by December 2007. This
process will be guided by the M&E principles and standards. Once approved,
each department and province will be expected to comply with the minimum norms
and standards as prescribed.
African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
The draft country self-assessment report (CSAR) and programme of action
(POA) were presented to the second national consultative conference on the 4 to
5 May 2006. The conference was held at the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication
in Kliptown, Soweto. Approximately 1 700 delegates, representing stakeholders
from both civil society and government, attended the conference. The draft
report was debated extensively in four commissions, in line with the four
thematic areas of the APRM questionnaire. The conference delegates made
additional input and made suggestions on issues that should be taken forward in
the POA.
After the conference, the draft CSAR was amended and submitted to the APRM
National Governing Council and Cabinet for final comment. The final CSAR and
revised preliminary POA have been submitted to the APRM Secretariat. South
Africa will host the APRM Review Mission from the 11 to 25 July 2006.
Issued by: Department of Public Service and Administration
5 July 2006
