Annual Performance Plan 2011/2012 - Department of Agriculture ...

FOREWORD BY THE MECThe outcomes based approach adopted by government in 2009 emphasises the need for monitoringand evaluation of government programmes in order to enhance service delivery. As the ExecutingAuthority for this Department, I have to ensure delivery for outcomes 7 and 10. I have committedmyself and the Department to working together with key partners to undertake activities effectively andon time to produce the mutually agreed upon outputs which in turn will contribute towards achievingthese outcomes.It is for this reason that I have emphasised the signifi cance of this Annual Performance Plan. Thisyear, the Department has conducted its planning meticulously. We have appreciated the challengesthat confront us. We have recognised the weaknesses in our internal systems, and with the areasidentifi ed by the Auditor-General, we have already developed our internal control mechanisms toachieve a clean audit in this fi nancial year. That can only be achieved by the inculcation of a renewedspirit of commitment to due processes and compliance with the legislative prescripts that govern theDepartment’s work.I would like to thank the Head of the Department, management and all offi cials of the Department fortheir dedication and commitment to serving the people of this Province. The support of my colleaguesin the Executive Council, the Legislature and all stakeholders that work with us in our quest to developour people is greatly appreciated.………………………………………………………… .................................................Mrs Lydia Johnson, MPLMEC: Agriculture, Environmental Affairsand Rural DevelopmentDateiv ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2011/12