Business Case forthe Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management ...

Business Case for the Pongola-Umzimkulu Catchment Management Agency
Process Key Milestones Actions Considerations Timeframes
development and initial functions
Delegations of functions Functions delegated by
Minister
Oversight and
monitoring
DWA overseeing and
monitoring CMAs
Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
Establish and implement Stakeholder Reference
engagement plan Group functional
Transfer second tranche upon approval of
business plan
Initial delegations to support initial functions
Second round of delegations to support
expanded mandate and implementation of
Business Plan
DWA provides support to institutional
establishment and development
DWA provides Governance support to Board
DWA supports organisational development
After receiving business plan DWA establishes
monitoring routine
Develop stakeholder engagement framework
and implementation plan.
Establish stakeholder database
Establish new Reference groups
development plan
Plan for the phased delegation of
powers and duties to be developed
and approved by Minister in order
to streamline all processes
Monitoring schedule for all
milestones for CMAs to be
developed includes NWA and
PFMA requirements
Some areas have long history of
participation that needs to be
carefully considered in order for
DWA to regain lost ground
Establish and implement
capacity building and
support regime
Support and capacity
building programme
implemented
Identify key groups requiring support
Identify needs and develop appropriate support
plan
Provide ongoing support and guidance.
The need to support marginalised
groups must not be
underestimated
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