Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
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# 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. |