Implementing the National Development Plan at at local government level Sue Bannister – Commissioner on National Planning Commission SALGA 11 th National MM’s Forum, George 31 August 2017 1
NDP NDP The National Development Plan
The NDP: 2030 outcomes & mechanism Eradicate Poverty Growth in inclusive economy for Jobs & Incomes Reduce Inequality
The NDP Government Levers ECONOMIC S SERVIC VICES ES: Skills, Infrastructure (Eco & household), regulation, support (incentives) CAPABI BILITIES ES OF S SOUTH Growth in AFRI FRICANS: NS: inclusive economy ECD & basic education, health, for Jobs & social protection Incomes CAPABL BLE STATE TE & & ACTI CTIVE CITIZEN CI ZENRY: Efficient public sector, active citizens; justice & policing 4
But… Bu t… It i is o often d difficult t to t translate t the he N NDP a and o othe her high l hi h level p policy o objectives i into c concrete s steps w we can t take, i in e each o h of o our s sectors, t to g give e effect t to the hese g goals. 5
EVERYTHIN ING G Our terrible legacy HAPPENS IN IN S SPACE of racism and sexism Our spatial and municipalities are is still writ large on our disjuncture remains the places where the landscape and nd t the he g gap persistently difficult between w n whi hite a and nd to difficult to good and the bad, bla lack, me , men a n and nd w wome men n redress difficult and the easy, cont ntinu nues t to g grow happen 6
so … . An And s . A focus on a few aspects of the NDP looking at ways in which we can start making a difference locally 7
Im Imple plement nting ing the ND the NDP a P at a t a local le local level l
EC ECONOMY ONOMY AND EMP AND EMPLOYMENT MENT
Remove t the he m most p pressing c constraints o on growth, h, i investment a and j job c creation lower the costs of living & the costs of doing business
Compon Comp onen ents of costs of l ts of costs of livi ving g Housing ng a and nd T Trans nsport: 5 : 50% o of ho househo hold ld c costs Transport costs are closely related to how far people live from their place of work or Tr Transport education. Sprawl and poor Othe her 17% 17 23% 23% planning increases transport costs. Increase efficiencies in service provision by Misc. Misc. ensuring that 15% 15% Hou Housi sing g infrastructure is well 32% 32% maintained and losses are minimised. Food Fo 13 13% Rates, service payment etc – indigent system must be operational and targeted.
Access to services has a significant impact on the productivity of households, their cost of living and their quality of life. Efficient delivery of water, sanitation, electricity and transport are therefore critical and exemptions in terms of a targeted indigent policy.
In these tough economic times Many working class people become single migrants in cities…. o How can we ensure they have access to safe, affordable accommodation during o working days Many places of employment retrench or give people short time… o Are there ways that municipalities can assist in finding short-term relief to slow o down unemployment rates? Would it be possible to create synergies between municipal markets/farming o cooperatives and creating fresh produce markets? Can we extend library hours to allow for students and scholars to study? o Can we create accessible lists of skilled, but unemployed people who can o take on jobs such as building, renovations etc?
Sprawl: U Sp Under ersta stand the Co the Costs sts “…more t tha han 5 50% o of w workers u using s several m modes o of t transport ha have t the heir ho hourly w wage r reduced b by 4 40%+ b by t transport c costs.” Getting from here to there 14
Sp Sprawl: U Under ersta stand the Co the Costs sts Imposes Increases the Increases the Reduces the additional distances costs Reduces efficiency of time that must be providing accessibility public demands on traveled infrastructure transport workers 15
Re Reducing the costs of doing bus busine iness and s and suppor upporting ing local bus local busine inesses 16
Fo Focus of Local Government could be on: on: o Infrastructure - providing basic services and transport o Improving the quality of public services, regularity, reliability o Streamlining and speeding up planning approval processes o Ensuring processes are transparent, simple, relevant, quick and inexpensive and don ’ t discriminate against the poor and disadvantaged o The location of human settlements and public- transport systems are aligned o Ensuring that the poor and unemployed are located on well situated land o Encourage business activity (including manufacturing) close to and in dense townships.
REDUC REDUCING ING C COS OSTS: Us : Using re ing resour ource ces m more ore e efficie icient ntly ly Municipalities can use its existing resources more efficiently in order to boost economic development, make resources more available and lower its operating costs. ◦ Eg: Multi-purpose facilities - halls can be used by schools during the day and for other community purposes at night ◦ Focus on the night time economy. For instance initiatives include encouraging retailers to stay open later, better late- night transport, Wi-Fi and after-hours libraries ◦ Use interns to assist in this process so that they provide solutions 18
SU SUPPO PPORTI TING SM NG SMAL ALL BU BUSI SINE NESS AND SS AND THE THE INFORMAL S INF ORMAL SEC ECTOR OR Recognize and support the informal economy and expand the ‘space’ for informality, not just physically, but also politically and in governance. Eg: recognizing the rights of street traders, understanding their needs and, allowing space for the most marginalized of informal workers 19
Cr Crea eati ting V g Vibrant T t Town wnshi ship E Econ conomi omies es o Street infrastructure is crucial for the incubation of informal businesses. o Traders stalls must be on busy streets with pedestrian movement streams. o Allow traders to cluster around transport nodes o Review legislation and by-laws in terms of their impact on traders. o Current land use approaches, including municipal land-use zoning, typically do not accommodate much mixed-use, with most township land areas formally residential only. This hinders the formalisation of businesses that require access to commercially zoned land, such as mechanics, micro-manufacturers and taverns 20
Ke Key Economic Development issues for Local Local Governm rnment nt Develop flexible human settlements, responsive to changing locations of o work (such as available rental stock, and good and affordable public transport systems). Reduce the cost of living in relation to food, transport, education, health o and other basic services Government procurement should help reduce racial patterns of ownership o of wealth and income Lowering the costs of transport and logistics and investing in remedies to o address spatial divides Reduce red tape o Focus on infrastructure that promotes efficiency in the economy and o reduces costs for business and for individuals.
EC ECONOMIC ONOMIC INFRAS INFRASTRUC UCTURE URE
EC ECONOMIC ONOMIC INFRAS INFRASTRUC UCTURE URE o Electricity and water: resolve maintenance and refurbishment backlogs o Water conservation programme o Consolidate and selectively expand transport and logistics infrastructure o Public transport infrastructure and systems o Ens nsure a ali lignme nment nt!
INC INCLUS USIVE R IVE RURAL EC URAL ECONOMY ONOMY 24
INC INCLUS USIVE R IVE RURAL EC URAL ECONOMY ONOMY o Rural and Urban areas are not opposites, but interconnected. We need both. o Strengthening linkages is essential to ensure a balanced and sustainable social and economic development and distribute opportunities and benefits of urbanization. o Rural growth needs urban markets and vibrant non-farm sectors. o Infrastructure planning and delivery that “stiches” places together- spatial integration(Transport infrastructure- rail, road and air). 25
TRANSFORMING HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Strong and efficient spatial planning system Upgrade all informal settlements on suitable, well located land. More people living closer to their places of work. Better quality public transport. More jobs in or close to dense, urban townships. 26
TRANSFORMING HUMAN SETTLEMENTS De Develo lop a a s strategy f y for dens nsification o n of c cities Resource a allo llocation t n to promo mote b better lo located housing ho ng a and nd s settle leme ment nts Im Improving ng t the he b bala lanc nce between lo n location o n of jo jobs a and nd people le. . The he ne need f for mo more d diversity i y in n accommo mmodation o n options ns Provide i inc ncent ntives f for c citizen n activity f y for lo local p l pla lanni nning ng a and nd develo lopme ment nt o of s spatial l compacts. . 27
Good spatial planning builds communities and improves social cohesion 28
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