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CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY. DISTRICT-WIDE HIV AND AIDS RESPONSE PROGRAM 02 DECEMBER 2005. Who is Capricorn. The District is made up of five Local Municipalities, namely: Aganang Blouberg Lepelle-Nkumpi Molemole Polokwane. Socio Economic Analysis TOTAL POPULATION (1 154 692 ).

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CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

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  1. CAPRICORN DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY DISTRICT-WIDE HIV AND AIDS RESPONSE PROGRAM 02 DECEMBER 2005 A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  2. Who is Capricorn The District is made up of five Local Municipalities, namely: • Aganang • Blouberg • Lepelle-Nkumpi • Molemole • Polokwane A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  3. Socio Economic Analysis TOTAL POPULATION (1 154 692) A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  4. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  6. The Constitutional Mandate ofLocal Government • Provide democratic and accountable local government • Ensure provision of services to communities • Promote safe and healthy environment • Encourage involvement of communities A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  7. The IDP Rationale • Tool for developmental local government • Helps overcome apartheid legacy of underdevelopment • Strengthens democracy and institutional transformation • Assists in • Promoting inter-governmental and sectoral co-ordination • Speeding up service delivery A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  8. Strategic Thrusts as per IDP • Quality of life perspective with emphasis on basic services • 5 broad strategic areas Service Delivery (Infrastructure) Economic dev & Job creation Social Development Financial sustainability Institutional Dev capacity A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  9. District Planning Framework PROVINCIAL , NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, OTHER SECTORS SECTORAL ALIGNMENT CO-ORDINATION ADVOCACY FACILITATION MONITORING IGR STAKEHOLDER FORA DISTRICT CO-ORDINATION FORA LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES PEOPLE, STRUCTURES,PEOPLE – BETTER LIFE A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  10. DISTRICT PLANNING FRAMEWORK • CLUSTER APPROACH • BASIC SERVICES • ECONOMIC • SOCIAL • INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  11. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION MODEL Academic Institutions (5) Business Community (10 000) Traditional Leaders (29) Media (12) NGOs, CBOs & Cultural Organisations (100) Employees & Councillors (172) Communities (1 154 692) Sector departments & Parstatals (12) Local Municipalities (5) CDM A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  12. HIV & AIDS BACKGROUND • In 2002/3, District AIDS Council established. • May 2003, DAC convenes first its workshop. • Recommendations adopted – Basis for future work. • 2002 Annual Antenatal Survey – HIV Prevalence 13.89% and in 2003 at 20%. A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  13. HIV & AIDS BACKGROUND • 2003/4, Developed a district-wide response strategy that rest on the following pillars: • Partnerships • Prevention • Care, Treatment and Support • Human & Legal Rights • Research and Development • M & E A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  14. HIV & AIDS BACKGROUND • 2003/4, Developed a district workplace policy resting on the following pillars: • Recruitment and Selection • HIV Testing and Confidentiality • Grievance Handling • Leave • Handling, Care & Support for Infected/affected employees • Both Response Strategy and Workplace Policy adopted by Council in early 2004/5 A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  15. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES • District AIDS Council (Including locals). • Municipal Council (Mayoral & Management) • HIV and AIDS Steering Committee, chaired by the Program Manager • HCBC Forum (District & Locals) • District Health Council A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  16. COMMUNITY RESPONSE FOCUS • PHC Facilities not coping. • Therefore, Community Based solutions • Informed by legislative mandate – coordination and support. • Following investigation, deliberate focus on Home Community Based Care. A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  17. Home Community Based Care • Over 110 HCBC Organizations. • Over 700 Care Givers with varying capacity profiles. • Funded and non-funded HCBCs. • Non-regulated environment, therefore increasing organizations. • Established Carer’s Forum at district and local levels. • Convene monthly coordination and reporting meetings. A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  18. Home Community Based Care Model • Care group/centre that provides services to patients and families/households. • Community/village focus • Linked to a clinic/hospital for referral purposes. • Strong partnership with DoHSD, other sector Departments, LMs and Traditional leaders. • Provision of support both financial and skills. A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  19. Workplace Focus • Newly established. • Emphasis on employee wellness, largely outsourced service. • September 2005, district-wide HIV KAP prevalence profiling. • Results about to be released. • Outcome to inform overall workplace interventions in addition to primary expectations like VCT, leadership & Management training, etc. A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  20. Monitoring and Evaluation • Program Manager has an annual performance plan. • Line Managers have related specific performance indicators. • Monthly Reporting (overall stakeholder inputs) – quarterly/annual performance report. • Reports serve before the governance structures (District Health Council). A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  21. CHALLENGES • Increasing demand for services. • High poverty levels. • Limited resources/allocations. • Information management. • Impact on quality of life. • Integrated planning, funding and implementation. • High levels of ignorance A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

  22. I Thank You! A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL

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