Score: 200

All answers

Question Answer Description Datasource and Evidence Comment
# of sites delivered annually Partial Evidence

What is the actual number of serviced sites provided?

BEPP 2019/20 4004 in 2016/17 (Most recent data available)
MSTF annual target Strong Evidence

What is the annual target to deliver serviced sites?

National Treasury evaluation, 2016 2,962 households per annum
Are projects prioritised according to NUSP technical support? Partial Evidence

There is a high likelihood that NUSP technical support to prioritised projects resulted in more detailed planning, and needs to be incorporated.

BEPP 2019/20 It is suggested that NUSP support is ongoing and has influenced the development of informal settlements across the Metro/
Does the strategy mention national government / MSTF targets towards 2019? Strong Evidence

In 2015 the National Department of Human Settlements committed to upgrade 750,000 informal settlement households. Does the city take these targets into account?

National Treasury evaluation, 2016 14,810 households by 2019. Target has not been reached to date.
% of target reached in 2016/17 No Evidence

What is the percentage of actual vs. target sites delivered?

National Treasury evaluation, 2016 42%
Are the specific settlements identified? Strong Evidence

Identifying prioritised settlements indicates the city government is making progress.

IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review Motherwell, Khayamnandi Ext., KwaNobuhle, Joe Slovo Uitenhage, Doorenhoek, Red Location, Pola Park, Rosedale, Masekhane Village, Kabah, Joe Modise, Mandelaville Uitenhage, Silvertown, Qaqawuli, Malabar, Jagvlakte, Walmer Airport Vally
Likely to reach the target? No Evidence

Is the city government likely to reach its target by 2019 based on annual delivery rate?

National Treasury evaluation, 2016; BEPP 2019/20 It is unclear where the current status of proliferation vs provision stands. It is suspected that the backlog in growing at a rate faster than predicted in 2016 and thus it is unlikely that the targets will be reached.
Is there an indication that NUSP (Department of Human Settlements) technical support to the city have been incorporated into planning? Strong Evidence

NUSP/HDA technical support was provided to all cities (and many other municipalities).

BEPP 2019/20 Engagement with NUSP in order to assess the processes and technical development of informal settlements, as well as to align pratices and alignment with other Metros.

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Reviewer   Isandla Institute
Submitters   Isandla Institute
Last modified   Fri Jul 24 2020 10:57:23 GMT+0000 (UTC)