| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is there an indication that priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the city's urban network strategy? | Partial Evidence | It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastucture expenditure in the urban network. |
IDP/ BEPP 2018/19 review | Eastern, Southern and Northern Development Clusters. |
| Has a department / service provider been identified to take responsibility of the strategy? | Partial Evidence | Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy. |
IDP/ BEPP 2018/19 review | Service provider appointed to patrol IS and prevent occupation |
| Have risks of land invasions been identified? | Partial Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
IDP/ BEPP 2018/19 review | High |
| Does the city council have a land release strategy in place? Or is there a strategy being compiled? | Partial Evidence | An overarching strategy for land acquisition and release for housing and informal settlements indicates forward planning. |
BEPP 2018/19 review | Land Banking Strategy |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | Partial Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
BEPP 2018/19 review | Meant to ensure efficiency in allocating land and equity in the distribution of land. This involves 3 stages: Strategic property planning; Land acquisition; and Land management. |
| What is the nature of the land strategy with regards to informal settlement upgrading? | Partial Evidence | Is the land strategy reventative or enabling in nature? |
IDP/ BEPP 2018/19 review | Service provider appointed to patrol IS and prevent occupation |
| Is there evidence that the majority of priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the urban network? | Partial Evidence | The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
IDP/ BEPP 2018/19 review | Priority 7 in the CAPEX projects and Integration Zone 1. |
| Is there a clear indication that the city government has adopted a land strategy with regards to informal settlements? | Partial Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
IDP/ BEPP 2018/19 review | Management/ Prevention of Illegal Occupation |