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Department of Department of Cooperative Governance Cooperative Governance

Towards an Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF)

for South Africa

BRIEFING TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE

Tuesday 5 November 2013Parliament, Cape Town

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Overview of Presentation

• Purpose of the IUDF

• Working towards managed urbanisation

• Timeframes for the IUDF

• Supporting Structures

• Progress to date:

• The IUDF Discussion Document

• The IUDF Conference

• Overview of stakeholder consultations

• Taking the IUDF forward.

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Purpose of Presentation:

• To provide an update on the development of the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF).

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The IUDF is located in terms of various chapters of the National Development Plan, drawing mainly from Chapter 8.

Within the NDP, Chapter 8 deals most explicitly with urban concerns but there are other Chapters that have a strong relationship – for example, Economy and Employment (Chapter 3), Economic Infrastructure (Chapter 4), Environmental Sustainability (Chapter 5), Building a Capable and Developmental State (Chapter 13), and Transforming Society (Chapter 15).

The Rural-Urban interface is a key concern and so Chapter 6 on ‘An integrated and inclusive rural economy is also instructive.

Working towards a better managed urban future

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The NDP: Government needs to re-think the urban to face future challenges. We must grapple with this task and deal intelligently with social exclusion, environmental threats , economic inefficiencies , urban insecurity, decaying infrastructure and the impacts of new technologies ‘..

Purpose of the IUDF:

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The IUDF will seek to BUILD ON and INTEGRATE our existing initiatives since 1994, and provide a holistic, overarching framework to:

Build on and learn from past initiatives (e.g. ISRDP, URP, LED, previous Urban Development Policy initiatives)

Align with transformational, policy and governance objectives of government

Consult on approaches across spheres, sectors and with stakeholders Convey the need for a greater understanding of the urban-rural

continuum and assist to expand priorities and choices within rural areas

• Prioritize the development of vulnerable, marginalized spaces (e.g. informal settlements, peripheral townships, pockets of deep poverty, spatially marginalised areas).

Purpose of the IUDF:

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The IUDF Project has been divided into two phases:

•Phase 1: Nov 2012-October 2013: IUDF Discussion Document submitted to Cabinet and approved for further development: 18th September 2013.

•Phase 2: November 2013 - mid 2014: Submission of IUDF to Cabinet following extensive consultation.

Working towards a better managed urban future

Timeframes:

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Oct ’13 Nov ’13 Dec ’13 Jan ’14 Feb ’14 March ’14

April – July ‘14

August / Sept. ‘14

1. Launch IUDF process at IUDF Conference 25 October.

4. Drafting of IUDF continues.

2. Media Interviews at Conference; Conference ReportProduced.

5. Continuing process of stakeholder consultations; media releases, profiling of the policy development process.

6. IUDF Working Groups develop specific policy recommendations.

7. Consultations on policy recommendations for IUDF.8. IUDF presented to intergovernmental meetings, executive structures, before submission to Cabinet.

9. Submit IUDF to Cabinet.

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1. The IUDF Political Forum: political oversight provided by a Forum of Deputy Ministers(CoGTA, DHS, DoT, DRDLR, NT, DWEA, DPW, DoE) and the Chairpersons of SALGA and the SACN.

2. Panel of Experts (PoE) established to advice on content and process.3. The Technical Steering Committee (TSC) constituted from national

departments, SACN, SALGA, as above.4. CoGTA Internal Working Group.5. Working Collaboration: • DHS : - National Human Settlement and Urban Forum (NHSUF) working

group; and • City Support programme: National Treasury.

Working to Create the IUDF: Immediate Structures that Support:

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Position of IUDF in Policy/Implementation Environment

Dialogue Forum: National HS and Urban Forum

Long-term vision

Implementation and Innovation

Policy

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

POLICY FRAMEWORK

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

POLICY FRAMEWORK

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Progress to date: First PhaseProgress to date: First Phase

• The Discussion Document has been finalised and is being distributed to stakeholders. The discussion document is not the framework itself, but presents the conceptual framework and the rationale for the IUDF.

• Ten research papers have been completed that have expanded on

key subject areas and key issues are being integrated into the IUDF.

• A Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Communications Plan has been finalised

• The first Consultative Conference on the IUDF was held on 25 October 2013.

Discussion Document: Context Discussion Document: Context

• South Africa has made great strides in reducing material poverty, whilst worsening spatial and income inequalities.

• The spatial disadvantage eats into the disposable income of these households and raises severe cost barriers to looking for employment.

• On the other hand, urban populations continues to increase, due to natural growth(births minus deaths) and migration.

• The migration is not only national, but also regional, with some of our cities and towns experiencing higher levels of migrants from neighbouring countries.

Challenges identified by the DDChallenges identified by the DD

• Our urban areas remain largely segregated-making it harder to reverse the apartheid geographies than it was in 1994.

• The need to maintain the existing property values, which are drivers of income-making cities not to take any decision that may erode the values

• The interdependencies and inter-linkages of rural and urban areas not fully understood and exploited for mutual benefit.

• Governance and capacity challenges in government generally, and municipalities in particular.

Some of the urban realities to be addressed Some of the urban realities to be addressed

• Challenges of providing housing and basic services.

• Weak spatial development and planning capabilities

• Low densities

• Shortage of well-located land for housing development.

• Fiscal resources-

• Disaster risks and environmental challenges

• A coherent policy or plan is needed to address these challenges. It is this policy vacuum that the IUDF aims to address.

Objectives of the IUDF

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We seek to INTEGRATE our existing initiatives: Provide for SHARED OBJECTIVES around which government across

spheres AND society will MOBILIZE (~”Letsema initiative”). PRIORITIZE vulnerable, marginalized spaces (of deep-seated

poverty, Align fiscal, regulatory and capacity support programmes within

defined spatial areas . EMPOWER cities and towns to LEAD development in their spaces

and deal with the continuing urbanization pressures (modernize planning/land use regulatory framework)

FOCUS attention on critical rural-urban linkages and aim at inclusive development across SA (not only in the major urban nodes).

Anticipated benefits

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Reaping the urban dividend- as a result of the maximised impact of investments on people(enhancing their capabilities), places(creating liveable and pleasurable spaces) and economy(more resilient, productive and job-creating)

Increasing the effectiveness of policies and resource allocation Creating a platform for civil society and the private sector to play

their part Contributing to rural development Better management of urbanisation

Increasing the urban dividend through synchronised investments and management

People (capability)People (capability)

Economy(resilient & inclusive)

Economy(resilient & inclusive)

Place(liveable

Place(liveable

Urban Dividend

GDP: 7% for 5m jobs by

2020

CO2: 42% deviation

below BAU by

2025

HDI: 0.597

0.80

Resilient growth Inclusive growth

Key questions to be asked as we develop the IUDF

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• What are the most effective levers for redirecting state resources to ensure more integrated urban development?

• How can the IUDF be used to re-invent the inner city as more inclusive settlement areas?

• What would multi-dimensional public participation approach by municipalities look like?

• What are the crucial levers necessary for strengthening linkages between urban and rural areas?

• How can the current intergovernmental system be re-engineered to enable and support the mainstreaming of long-term planning?

How to achieve it?

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• There is need for an interdepartmental, intergovernmental approach

Led nationally but driven by cities and towns! • There are government limitations to urban

development. Urban spaces can only be transformed if civil society and private sector stakeholders play their part. Government must lead, but cannot do it on its own.

• Semi- and non-governmental stakeholders must participate and also take co-responsibility for solutions.

Conclusion• The critical issue is how to prepare an IUDF in a way that supports the

integrated space economy approach presented in Chapter Eight of the NDP,

and related policy proposals: it must not further perpetuate urban-rural

binaries.

• Key is to develop an IUDF that talks to the current urban realities and

enable all role-players, both within and outside of government to be driven

by a common vision and goal.

• Government must lead, but cannot do it on its own. Semi- and non-

governmental stakeholders must also participate, support and take co-

responsibility for solutions.

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The IUDF Conference: Purpose

1. To officially open the public debate and create awareness on the Integrated Urban Development Framework (IUDF) process.

2. To share with stakeholders the key messages and ideas from the Discussion Document on Integrated Urban Development, in order to initiate the debate.

3. To build sustainable partnerships with stakeholders to support the urban development policy process going forward.

DHS / COGTA are working with a number of role-players to establish a sustainable platform for continued dialogue and engagement with relevant stakeholders on a variety of policy issues related to integrated human settlements, urban development and urbanisation.

Media Coverage: Print: Urban areas are centres of poverty (The Sunday Independent p2)

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Key Outcome: Opening of Stakeholder Engagement and Introduction of National Human Settlements and Urban Forum (NHSUF)

Opening Plenary consisted of addresses by:

•Minister Tsenoli (CoGTA)•Minister Trevor Manuel (Presidency)•Deputy Minister Nel (CoGTA)•Deputy Minister Zou Kota Fredericks (DHS)•Mayor Parks Tau (Johannesburg)

Afternoon session: Commissions x 4• Report-backs from Commissions to be incorporated into the Conference Reports x 2 – for Stakeholder Consultative Purposes and for Government. Due by 04 November 2013.

The First IUDF Conference:

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Stakeholder Perspectives to Date

To date: perspectives gained from:1. Range of intergovernmental / alliance

partner engagements.2. Multi-sector participation in process

through the IUDF Technical Steering Committee.

3. International stakeholder engagements: WUF 6, study tour to Germany, and new cooperation exchange agreement with BMVBS, Germany.

Stakeholder Engagements: November 2013 – Mid 2014Stakeholder Engagements: November 2013 – Mid 2014

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The IUDF Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategy intends to create platforms to:

a. Facilitate awareness creation and information sharing;b. Encourage participation of stakeholders in the formulation,

processing and implementation of the IUDF (make a contribution, comment and engage);

c. Stimulate dialogue and debate and create co-ownership of the framework;

d. Facilitate the process of collating inputs to enhance the draft IUDF; and

e. Ensure transparency in formulating and implementing the Framework.

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Overview: Stakeholders Consulted / to be Consulted:

To date:• The G&A Technical Cluster• G&A Cabinet Committee and Cabinet. (Discussion Document approved in September)• FOSAD•Local Government Technical and Political MinMecs•Legislative and Governance Sub-Committee•SACP Central committee•CT: Urban Renewal Forum meeting•SALGA: Municipal Managers’ Forum (KZN).

November – June 2014: Intergovernmental:

PCCSector MinMecsProvincial Dialogues with Provincial Cabinets and Structures of ProvinceCity DialoguesFull Cabinet sittingCabinet Lekgotla

Planning and content development continues

with Working Group, TSC, and PoE.

Emphasis on ensuring IUDF located well

within broad thrust of government’s overall

policy objectives

November – June 2014:Non-Governmental: as per categories from Stakeholder Strategy.

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a.The dti on job creation, industrialisation, local economiesb.The DSD on the ‘social’, livable city; access to the Cityc.The Department of Human Settlements: - urban and rural housing policiesd.Housing and commercial building entities / watchdogs: NHBRC; CIDB; NHFCDAC: e.Arts and Culture – f.Dept. Sport and Recreation - g.Dept Safety and Security -h.Dept Rural Dev., and land Reform -i.DPME: Monitoring and Evaluation for Urban Spaces - j.Dept of Transport – k.Dept of Environmental and Water Affairs –

E.g. Planned sector engagements:

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Summary: Taking the IUDF Debate Forward

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1. Ensure platform established for continuing participatory dialogue from IUDF Conference; promote communication of the IUDF on CoGTA website (iudf@cogta.gov.za).

1. Maintain interdepartmental communication and collaboration (CoGTA; key departments from IPF, TSC) and build strong cross-cutting relationships.

2. Optimise engagements with the BRICS countries through the Urbanisation Forum and the Friendship Cities and Local Government Cooperation Forums (27-29 November), to be held in Durban.

1. Finalise IUDF in cognisance of all the wisdom gained from stakeholder engagements and consult intergovernmental before final submission.

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Thank you