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The key principles of the Expanded Public Works Support Programme
were:
Support only
The focus of the Support Programme is to provide
support to the EPWP Unit and the Sector Lead Departments. In this
regard, the Support Programme does not act as the principal, but seeks
to enhance and complement the EPWP Unit and the designated Sector Lead
Departments' efforts to implement the EPWP.
Synchronization
The work undertaken is supplementary and
complementary to the work that is undertaken by the EPWP Unit and the
Sector Lead Departments and not parallel. Hence all activities of the
Support Programme are synchronised with those of the EPWP Unit and
Sector Lead departments and feed directly into their systems.
Institutional arrangements are carefully structured to ensure
effective integration between the EPWP and the Support Programme
without creating undue duplication.
Building a relationship
The relationship between the Support Programme and
the EPWP is of critical importance. The Support Programme focuses on
building trust whereby the EPWP and Support Programme are cooperating
and not competing.
Prioritisation and Focus
The Support Programme unlike Government, which must be equitable in
the use of its resources, is able to focus and prioritize. Accordingly
the Support Programme focuses on those areas where it is able to
achieve success.
Direct Engagement
The Support Programme directly engages with stakeholders on the
ground focusing on officials, contractors and non-governmental
organisations that are implementing EPWP projects.
System driven
An IT system has been developed which assists in implementing and
managing the delivery facilitation process, so that its achievements
can be measured. This IT system links to and is compatible with the
systems of the EPWP.
Incentives and Recognition
The Support Programme operates on the basis of incentives and
recognition both in terms of implementers of the EPWP and its own
staff.
Key Innovations
The Support Programme identifies key innovations that can increase
job creation at scale, as well as applies innovation in all aspects of
the work that it is undertaking.
Opportunities for Participation
The Support Programme identifies and maximizes opportunities for
private sector participation in and contribution to the EPWP. |
