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Policy and Regulation strategic outputs

Policy and Regulation strategic outputs. Presented by Dr S Mkhize Deputy Director-General Department: Water Affairs 12 August 2009. Outline of Presentation. Key Functional Areas Overview of past achievements Overview of challenges Rationale for selection of key performance areas

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Policy and Regulation strategic outputs

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  1. Policy and Regulation strategic outputs Presented by Dr S Mkhize Deputy Director-General Department: Water Affairs 12 August 2009

  2. Outline of Presentation • Key Functional Areas • Overview of past achievements • Overview of challenges • Rationale for selection of key performance areas • Overview of key performance areas 2009/10 • Cost implications for KPAs • High level risks

  3. Key Functional Areas • Ensure equitable and sustainable Supply- covers the policy, planning and regulatory functions required to ensure the reliable and equitable supply of water for sustainable economic and social development, including the eradication of poverty. • Protection Policies -covers the policy, planning and regulatory functions required to ensure the protection of water resources, • Institutional Regulation -provides policy and strategy support for developing and establishing effective water management institutions (catchment management agencies and water user associations), and includes revenue collection from water use charges. • Strategic Alignment -It develops and maintains monitoring and information systems, and promotes capacity building among water resource management practitioners and stakeholders. • African Co-operation-promotes integrated water resource management globally, particularly in Africa in support of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).

  4. Overview of past achievements • Approval by Cabinet of the draft Water for Growth and Development Framework for public consultation • Reconciliation strategies for 4 metros conducted (Vaal River System, KZN Coastal Areas, Algoa System & Crocodile West River • The launch of the Blue Drop Certification Programme as a tool to regulate drinking water quality • Development of the electronic water quality management system (eWQMS) to monitor drinking water quality • The endorsement of the Green Drop Certification Programme as a tool to monitor compliance by waste water treatment works

  5. Overview of challenges • The integrated regulatory framework to support the implementation of the National Water Act (NWA)has not been finalised. • The Water Allocation Reform programme is lagging far behind. Sections of the NWA • The establishment of WMIs has been delayed due to uncertainties around their future and viability • The capacity of the department is a serious concern and a number of skilled people continue to leave the department, albeit remaining within the sector.

  6. Rationale for selection of KPAsMTSF alignment

  7. Overview of KPAs 2009/10

  8. Overview of KPAs 2009/10 (cont)

  9. Overview of KPAs 2009/10 (cont)

  10. Cost Implications

  11. High Level Risks

  12. Thank You

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