Application Summary

The Tshwane Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy and The Tshwane Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy and

Financing PlanFinancing Plan Sub-Saharan Africa – South AfricaSub-Saharan Africa – South Africa

SummarySummarySouth Africa recently adopted a new sustainable human settlements policy, marking a redirection of the previous approach of the National Department of Housing. Tshwane is the first metro in South Africa to pioneer an integrated approach to housing which, as articulated in the Tshwane CDS, “strives to meet the goals of economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation for the poor” through housing delivery.

South Africa recently adopted a new sustainable human settlements policy, marking a redirection of the previous approach of the National Department of Housing. Tshwane is the first metro in South Africa to pioneer an integrated approach to housing which, as articulated in the Tshwane CDS, “strives to meet the goals of economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation for the poor” through housing delivery.

ActivitiesActivities

Review of existing housing strategies, policies and programmes and of Tshwane resident housing needs;

Review and consolidation of existing individual sector and zonal plans focusing on strategic input in the areas of planning, economic development, infrastructure and transport in order to clarify the roles of local, provincial and national government;

Development of a financing plan for the implementation of the CSHSS with specific reference to the proposed conclusion of a long-term funding agreement between Tshwane and the National Housing Department.

Review of existing housing strategies, policies and programmes and of Tshwane resident housing needs;

Review and consolidation of existing individual sector and zonal plans focusing on strategic input in the areas of planning, economic development, infrastructure and transport in order to clarify the roles of local, provincial and national government;

Development of a financing plan for the implementation of the CSHSS with specific reference to the proposed conclusion of a long-term funding agreement between Tshwane and the National Housing Department.

ObjectivesObjectives

(i) Achieve political and public consensus on a comprehensive plan that integrates a housing and upgrading strategy within the framework of existing transport, economic and social initiatives as stated in the Tshwane CDS; (ii) Carry out a focused review of the seven key zonal sub-strategies; (iii) Determine the nature and cost of capital investments necessary for the implementation of the Tshwane Comprehensive Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy (CSHSS); (iv) Identify institutional capacity required to implement the CSHSS; (v) Formulate a 15-year financing plan for its implementation; and (vi) Identify entry points for meaningful public-private partnerships in the delivery of upgrading services.

(i) Achieve political and public consensus on a comprehensive plan that integrates a housing and upgrading strategy within the framework of existing transport, economic and social initiatives as stated in the Tshwane CDS; (ii) Carry out a focused review of the seven key zonal sub-strategies; (iii) Determine the nature and cost of capital investments necessary for the implementation of the Tshwane Comprehensive Sustainable Human Settlement Strategy (CSHSS); (iv) Identify institutional capacity required to implement the CSHSS; (v) Formulate a 15-year financing plan for its implementation; and (vi) Identify entry points for meaningful public-private partnerships in the delivery of upgrading services.SubmissionSubmission

Submitted by:

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Submitted by:

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID

CA Sponsor: World Bank, USAID

Budget and TimeBudget and Time

Request to CA: $ 535,000*

Co-financing: $ 741,780Total Budget: $1,276,780* Core and Non-Core funds

Request to CA: $ 535,000*

Co-financing: $ 741,780Total Budget: $1,276,780* Core and Non-Core funds

Duration:24 months

Duration:24 months

ImplementationImplementation

Implemented by: City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityCA Monitor: W. Cobbett

Implemented by: City of Tshwane Metropolitan MunicipalityCA Monitor: W. Cobbett

Expected Impact and ResultsExpected Impact and Results

Greater integration between housing activities and social and economic development activities; Sustainable financing mechanisms developed for Tshwane’s CSHSS, including the issue of municipal bonds; Accreditation of Tshwane by the National Department of Housing, enabling the municipality to administer national

housing subsidies; Enhancement of the private sector’s role in the provision of housing and services.

Greater integration between housing activities and social and economic development activities; Sustainable financing mechanisms developed for Tshwane’s CSHSS, including the issue of municipal bonds; Accreditation of Tshwane by the National Department of Housing, enabling the municipality to administer national

housing subsidies; Enhancement of the private sector’s role in the provision of housing and services.

CDS/Slum CDS/Slum UpgradingUpgrading