a process was coordinated within <strong>the</strong> provincial governmentto develop “Outcomes Plans” in relation to <strong>the</strong> 5+2 countryoutcomes, which were discussed and adopted subject to fur<strong>the</strong>rrefinement at a Special Exco Lekgotla in February <strong>2010</strong>. TheseOutcomes Plans aimed to identify <strong>the</strong> province’s contributionto <strong>the</strong> achievement <strong>of</strong> each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 5+2 national outcomes and,in particular, to identify <strong>the</strong> appropriate outputs, indicators and2014 targets, key activities and dependencies in <strong>the</strong> achievement<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se outcomes. This process fur<strong>the</strong>r enhanced <strong>the</strong> process <strong>of</strong>developing MTSF indicators and targets.The period under review also included preparations for <strong>the</strong> April<strong>2010</strong> Extended Executive Council Lekgotla to initiate planning for<strong>the</strong> 2011/12 period to <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> current term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>national and provincial government, a period which also marks<strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> current term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> local government and <strong>the</strong>commencement <strong>of</strong> a new local government term in 2011.To fur<strong>the</strong>r contribute to centralised planning, and to enhanceintegration and alignment across spheres <strong>of</strong> government in <strong>the</strong>province in pursuit <strong>of</strong> common developmental objectives andpriorities, <strong>the</strong> GPC has also worked on <strong>the</strong> alignment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> IDPprocess with <strong>the</strong> provincial planning cycle.Fur<strong>the</strong>r, as part <strong>of</strong> improving centralised planning, support wasprovided for <strong>the</strong> provincial budgeting process, to assist in ensuringthat budgets are reprioritised and allocated in line with <strong>the</strong> strategicpriorities for <strong>the</strong> term and <strong>the</strong> POA.• Spatial planningThe <strong>Gauteng</strong> Integrated Development Plan (GIDP), Phases 1 and2 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> Spatial Development Framework (GSDF) and <strong>the</strong>geographic information systems model have been developed. TheGSDF includes <strong>the</strong> review <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> urban edge.• Short-term planningIn line with <strong>the</strong> new electoral mandate, a process was embarkedupon to develop <strong>the</strong> provincial Medium Term Strategic Framework(MTSF) that would give effect to <strong>the</strong> new mandate. A reprioritisationprocess was also undertaken to ensure that all provincialprogrammes and projects are aligned to <strong>the</strong> electoral mandateand <strong>the</strong> MTSF. Based on <strong>the</strong> MTSF, an Intergovernmental POA for<strong>2009</strong>/10 was developed and adopted by EXCO. The POA wasfur<strong>the</strong>r revised to take into consideration emerging priorities andadopted by EXCO. In preparation for <strong>the</strong> <strong>2010</strong>/11 financial year,a draft POA has also been developed.• Launch and completion <strong>of</strong> Vision 2055The draft <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> Vision 2055 document has beencompleted. The process included stakeholder participationfrom various sectors in <strong>the</strong> province. To kick-start <strong>the</strong> publicparticipation phase <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> development <strong>of</strong> Vision 2055, a SchoolEssay Competition was held, titled G2055 “My Future, My Vision”.The competition targeted youth, in particular learners from various<strong>Gauteng</strong> public and private schools in Grades 6-12. The learnerswere requested to submit essays <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir vision <strong>of</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> in2055. A Grade 6 Learner who won <strong>the</strong> competition was awardedwith a trophy.• Research and BenchmarkingA number <strong>of</strong> key initiatives have been undertaken to benchmark<strong>Gauteng</strong> against its own future progress, o<strong>the</strong>r provinces and cityregions globally. These include <strong>the</strong> setting <strong>of</strong> targets for <strong>the</strong> 2014outcomes as well as <strong>the</strong> completion <strong>of</strong> a major quality <strong>of</strong> life survey(QOL) through <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> City Region Observatory. The surveyenables <strong>the</strong> benchmarking <strong>of</strong> key socio-economic indicators at alocalised and province-wide level and will enable a more effectiveevaluation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> impact <strong>of</strong> key programmes. It was presented to<strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> Executive Council.A major research and benchmarking exercise has been initiatedin <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> an OECD Territorial Review, which provides afirm basis for <strong>the</strong> evaluation <strong>of</strong> key socio-economic indicatorsand comparisons with o<strong>the</strong>r metropolitan regions globally. TheExecutive Council has approved a proposal in this regard and <strong>the</strong>first mission <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> OECD Secretariat responsible for <strong>the</strong> reviewwas undertaken in February <strong>2010</strong>. The review will draw on bothlocal and international expertise.The report on <strong>the</strong> latest developments in relation to keyperformance indicators for <strong>the</strong> period 2004–<strong>2009</strong> was developedand independently evaluated.60
• Policy DevelopmentPolicy review and development work has been undertaken on an ongoing basis in <strong>the</strong> periodunder review and has been integrally linked to strategic planning, <strong>the</strong> monitoring and evaluation <strong>of</strong>government performance and <strong>the</strong> new Cabinet system in <strong>the</strong> province.The review <strong>of</strong> government performance in <strong>the</strong> previous term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice and planning for <strong>Gauteng</strong> 2014and <strong>Gauteng</strong> 2055 entailed a broad policy review process. Similarly, <strong>the</strong> processes <strong>of</strong> preparing <strong>the</strong>MTSF, annual POAs and outcomes plans have involved policy analysis and development.Ongoing policy support has been provided as part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cabinet system in <strong>the</strong> form <strong>of</strong> policyanalysis and analysis <strong>of</strong> cabinet memoranda, as well as through participation in initiatives such as<strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> Economic Recovery Summit.Service delivery achievements:OutputsOutput performance measures/serviceActual Performance Against Targetdelivery indicatorsTargetActualEstablishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> GPC Phase 1 <strong>of</strong> GPC establishment Staffing and resource allocation GPC <strong>of</strong>fice set up andcompletedresources allocatedEstablishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Advisory Advisory Council in place Advisory Council in place A document on <strong>the</strong>Councilestablishment <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> GPCAdvisory Council has beencompletedCentralised Strategic Planning Planning alignment between Planning alignment between Reprioritisation at municipalprovince, local and national province, local and national and provincial levelundertaken.National outcomes basedapproach implemented.Outcomes plans for <strong>the</strong> 5 +2 priority areas developedand adopted by <strong>the</strong> ExecutiveCouncil.Spatial planningSpatial Development Plan for Spatial Development Plan for The GIDP, Phases 1 andGPG developedGPG developed2 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Gauteng</strong> SpatialDevelopment Framework and<strong>the</strong> geographic informationsystems model developedReasons for Major VariancesNo variance as target achievedConsideration was given toalignment with <strong>the</strong> nationalprocessNo variance as target achievedNo variance as target achieved61
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