Pretoria – Government has recorded progress in the implementation of the Outcome Programme of Action which is making an impact on the lives of people while also addressing problems affecting service delivery.
This is according to Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Jeff Radebe, who briefed media in Cape Town on the Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday.
“Cabinet was apprised on the progress reports for quarter one, for the period April to June 2016, on the implementation of Outcomes. Government recorded progress which is making an impact on the lives of people while also addressing problems affecting service delivery,” said the Minister.
Implementation of the Outcome Programme of Action implements the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP), which is South Africa’s blueprint towards realising Vision 2030.
This translates into the targets set out in the Medium Term Strategic Framework, which is government’s first five-year implementation plan of the NDP 2030, covering the period from 2014 to 2019.
“There have been improvements in health status reflected in key population health indicators such as enhanced life expectancy, reduced under-five mortality and reduced maternal mortality.
“There has been improved provision of basic services, including grid and non-grid electricity connections, potable water in dwellings, sanitation and solid waste management.
“However, there are still backlogs in some places. Since 1994, there has been sustained and improved provision of social assistance to over 16 million beneficiaries, and evidence that this is having a significant impact on the lives of the poor,” said Minister Radebe.
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is coordinating with departments to secure cluster media briefings to unpack highlights from the quarterly reports. – SAnews.gov.za
