25 APRIL /10/ PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN OF DWCPD 2012/ /17 Background Mandate, Vision and Mission International Obligations of the Department 2 Outline of Presentation The department has reviewed the 2011/ /16 strategic plan in line with the National Treasury Monitoring & Evaluation requirements and Government Planning processes; To achieve strategic alignment with all strategic documents of DWCPD. 3 Background A 5-year plan Focuses on strategically important issues (goals & objectives per programme) including the departments Strategic Outcomes which are aligned to the 5 key priorities and National Outcomes of government Part A: Vision, mission, values, strategic goals Part B: Strategic objectives, resource implications and risks Part C: Links to other plans 4 Strategic Plan Based on 3 Statements by the President 5 Mandate of DWCPD May 2009 Aug Feb The mandate of the department is to promote, facilitate, coordinate and monitor the realization of the rights of women, children and people with disabilities. 10 May 2009: President announces that a new ministry has been created for women, children and persons with disabilities to emphasize the need for equity and access to development opportunities for the vulnerable groups in our society. August 2009: the department was instituted to monitor other government departments to ensure the mainstreaming of gender, childrens rights and disability considerations into all programmes of government and other sectors. This will help government to respond to issues of these targeted groups in an integrated and coherent manner February 2010: the department aims to integrate gender equity measures into governments programme of action and ensure that women, children and persons with disabilities can access developmental opportunities. 6 Mandate cont 7 Vision A fully inclusive society free from unfair discrimination, inequality, abuse and exploitation. 8 Mission To drive Governments equity, equality and empowerment agenda for women, children and people with disabilities through an integrated approach to accelerate the realisation of their human rights. 9 Strategic Priorities The DWCPD has identified the following key priorities advocating for the promotion and protection of the rights of women, children and people with disabilities; monitoring and evaluating gender, disability and childrens rights by ensuring that the national compendium of macro-indicators integrate targets for women, children and people with disabilities; ensuring that mainstreaming of gender, disability and childrens rights happens at Cabinet, FOSAD, cluster, departmental, provincial and local government levels, as well as public funded institutions, the private sector and the community at large; strengthening institutional capacity to deliver quality service; and strengthening participation in strategic bilateral and multilateral initiatives that contribute to the empowerment and equality for women, children and people with disabilities. 10 International Obligations The DWCPD has a major share of international obligations and such obligations cannot be ignored because the country is bound to such agreements. As signatories to various conventions and protocols, South Africa, through the Department is compelled to present country reports in these international fora. The DWCPD has to report on the following: UN Charter on the Rights of the Child African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children UN Protocol for Children in Armed Conflict UN Protocol on Sale and Trafficking of Children Beijing Platform for action 11 International Obligations cont CEDAW Beijing Platform of Action Commonwealth plan of action on Womens Empower ILO Conventions MDGs AU Protocols for women AU Heads of State Solemn Declaration on Gender Equality in Africa 12 International obligation cont SADC Protocol on Gender and Development Addendum on the Prevention and Eradication of Violence Against Women and Girls UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities AU Charter for People and Human Rights African Decade of Persons with Disabilities These are planned for as per the National Treasury planning frameworks. The departments main focus is on Women, Children and People with Disabilities. In its third year of establishment, the department has reviewed the strategic plan in line with the National Treasury Monitoring and Evaluation processes. The Department has intervened in various incidents where the rights of the three groups continue to be violated. The budgetary challenges has seen the Department strengthening its collaboration with other partners. 13 Points to note Presents performance indicators with targets to measure achievements of department/entity Part A: Recent developments in the environment and MTEF estimates Part B: Performance indicators with MTEF & quarterly targets (as appropriate) Part C: Details of related plans 14 Annual Performance Plan 15 DWCPD PROGRAMMES The activities of the department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities are organised in the following programmes: Programme 1: Administration This programme was non-existent in 2010/11 since department was reliant on the Presidencys Corporate Services support, however since 2011/12 the Programme is up and running. Programme 2: Womens Empowerment and Gender Equality Programme 3: Childrens Rights and Responsibilities Programme 4: Rights of People with Disabilities 16 DWCPD PROGRAMMES Programme 1:Administration Purpose: Provide effective leadership, management and administrative support services. Objective: Provide comprehensive and integrated strategic leadership, management and governance support to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Department are effectively executed. The following Sub-Programmes fall under Programme 1: Ministry Management Corporate Services Office Accommodation 2/10/ Programme 1: Administration GoalTo provide sound financial and supply chain management OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship 1. Sub-programme: Management Under the Management sub-programme the department has the following units: 1. 1 Chief Directorate: Financial Management The Financial Management Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: Sound Financial Management Sound Supply Chain management Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Proper budget planning and sufficient allocated funds facilitated Monitoring of budget In-Year Monitoring implemented 30 days payment deadline implemented Compliance to policies and prescripts implemented SCM policy, strategy, processes and procedures aligned to legislative requirements implemented 2/10/ Performance will be measured against the following indicators (Finance Management): Internal control environment improved Prescribed reporting requirements and timeframes complied 100% updated moveable asset register Aligned to legislative requirements implemented Programme 1: Administration cont 1.2 Secretariat for the National Council Against Gender-based Violence (GBV) The Secretariat will focus on the following Strategic Objective: The facilitation of the functioning of the National Council against GBV by providing it with secretariat services and coordination of the 365 days POA with government, private sector and civil society Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Establishment of the Internal National Council Number of Councils sittings coordinated Number of Provincial Councils established and facilitated Number of Sessions of Secretariat services provided Number of programmes in 365 Days PoA coordinated Number of Social campaigns coordinated 2/10/ Programme 1: Administration cont 1.3 Directorate: Internal Audit The Internal Audit Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objective: Provide quality assurance reviews and advice on compliance of departmental operations To conduct capacity building programmes To provide efficient executive and administrative support to the Minister and Director-General To fully participate in all critical clusters Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Approved Charters for Internal Audit, Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee Charters developed Number of Strategic and Operational Risk Assessment Reports developed Approved audit report on Strategic and Annual Performance Plans developed Approved Internal Audit Procedure Manual developed Number of follow-up reports on AGSA Audit findings for 2011/12 Anti-fraud and corruption strategy developed Number of coaching and training on Risk Management Workshops 2/10/ Sub-programme: Corporate Services Under the Corporate Services sub-programme the department has the following units: 2.1 Chief Directorate: Strategic Management The Strategic Management Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: To provide efficient executive and administrative support to the Executive Authority and Director- General To fully participate in all critical clusters Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Institutional M&E Framework, Policy and Policy Register developed Functional M&E System Approved 2012/16 Strategic Plan Approved Annual Performance Plan Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) finalised DWCPD participated in FOSAD Clusters GoalTo provide the department with executive support and overall management support in the development of the Strategic and Annual Performance Plans. OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship Programme 1: Administration cont 2/10/ Chief Directorate: Inter-sectoral and International Coordination The Inter-sectoral and International Coordination Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: To develop, implement and evaluate strategies for stakeholder coordination, collaboration and participation for the 3 sectors including HIV and AIDS Develop and strengthen partnerships with regional, international, multi- and bi-lateral partners for the 3 sectors including HIV and AIDS To facilitate compliance with regional, continental and international instruments to advance the 3 sectors including HIV and AIDS Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Approved Beneficial Stakeholder Coordination Framework developed The Plan of Action (POA) for National and International commemoration events developed and implemented Partnerships between the department and inter-sectoral stakeholders signed and coordinated Guidelines and Standards on multi- and bi-lateral country reports coordinated and populated Programme 1: Administration cont GoalTo coordinate sustainable inter-sectoral and international relations including partnerships. OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship 2/10/ Chief Directorate: Research and Policy Development The Research and Policy Development Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: To provide research support and advisory services To ensure effective Knowledge & Information Management (KIM) To render policy development coordination and support services Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Research projects supported and advised Research Forums on Women, Children & People with Disabilities coordinated Report on Institutional Arrangements tabled in line with CDs Institutional Support and Capacity Development KIM Plan of Action (POA) approved and implemented KIM Strategy developed Reports on policy development coordination and support services rendered Programme 1: Administration cont GoalTo provide Research, Knowledge & Information (KIM) as well as Policy development services. OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship 2/10/ Chief Directorate: Communications The Communications Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: Ensuring that the policy and strategic frameworks are in place for effective communication To promote internal communication within the department Build relationships with the media to ensure effective communication of departmental programmes, messages and policies Draft speeches for the Minister as requested from time to time Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Communication Strategy for 2012\3 developed Events Management Policy developed Weekly internal online publication Newsflash produced At least one departmental media statement, message or article published or aired in the media Speeches drafted and delivered to the Executive Authority and DG at least 24 hours before delivery Programme 1: Administration cont GoalTo render communication and media liaison services for the department. OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship 2/10/ Chief Directorate: Legal Services The Legal Services Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: To review, develop and draft legislation relevant to the Departments mandate To draft and scrutinise agreements involving the Department To render legal support and advice to the Department regarding internal and external matters Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Legislation as per the Departmental legislative programme developed Framework for review of constitutionality and harmonisation of all legislation impacting on the rights of women, children and people with disabilities developed MOUs as per requests from branches within the department developed Litigation management strategy developed Programme 1: Administration cont GoalTo provide efficient and effective Legal Services. OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship 2/10/ Chief Directorate: Resources Management The Human Resource Management Directorate in Resource Management Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objective: Optimally utilise and develop human resources Performance will be measured against the following indicators: HR Plan revised and implemented Service Delivery Improvement Plan developed and implemented WSP developed Institutionalisation of the PMDS Employee Assistance Programme developed Programme 1: Administration cont GoalTo provide a strategic human resource function within the department. OutcomeAn efficient, effective and development oriented public service and an empowered, fair and inclusive citizenship 2/10/ The Information Technology Directorate in Resource Management Chief Directorate will focus on the following Strategic Objectives: Implement and maintain a computer network to enable business to achieve their mandate Implement ICT Governance Performance will be measured against the following indicators: WSP developed Computer network implemented ICT Governance framework designed and phase 1 implemented Programme 1: Administration cont 2/10/ Programme 1: Administration cont 3. Sub-programme: Office Accommodation GoalTo provide a safe working environment and habitable, sufficient office accommodation for DWCPD employees. OutcomeA safe, secure, habitable and sufficient office accommodation. The Office Accommodation Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To provide comprehensive security and safe, compliant accommodation Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Internal Security policy developed Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy developed Suitable and compliant accommodation secured 28 DWCPD PROGRAMMES Programme 2: Women Empowerment and Gender Equality (WEGE) Purpose of Programme: The purpose of the Womens Empowerment and Gender Equality programme is to facilitate the translation of national and international commitments into empowerment and socio-economic development programmes - as well as to oversee and report comprehensively on the national realisation of womens rights and the progressive realisation of equality. The programme accelerates the development; advancement and empowerment of women through coordination and facilitation of mainstreaming; advocating; monitoring compliance; lobbying; raising awareness; strengthening institutional mechanisms; building capacity development and training. 2/10/ Programme 2: WEGE 1. Sub-programme: Advocacy and mainstreaming gender equality and women empowerment The Advocacy and Mainstreaming Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To facilitate and coordinate womens empowerment and gender equality through mainstreaming in all Governments policies, programmes and governance processes as well as advocating, lobbying and awareness raising Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Number of Departments and provinces work-shopped and supported on implementation of National Policy on WEGE Number of National Departments work-shopped and supported on the implementation of Gender Mainstreaming Strategy Number of programmes on womens economic opportunities coordinated Number of Programmes on rural womens development coordinated Number of Advocacy and Social Campaigns coordinated GoalTo promote, facilitate and monitor the realisation of the rights and dignity of all women to enable them to reach their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. OutcomeSystematic improvements for women and attainment of gender equality. 2/10/ Programme 2: WEGE cont 2. Sub-programme: Monitoring and Evaluation The Monitoring and Evaluation Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To monitor compliance and conduct impact assessments on womens empowerment and gender equality as well as compile reports to meet national, regional, continental and international commitments Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Number of Number of national departments monitored on WEGE Number of provinces gender audited Number of databases established and monitored Number of provincial monitoring visits to womens projects, including green economy projects and case studies documented and published Number of reports on compliance to regional, continental and international commitments developed and submitted to Cabinet and /or Multilateral bodies as per time frame and requests Number of reports on compliance to national commitments developed and submitted to Cabinet GoalTo promote, facilitate and monitor the realisation of the rights and dignity of all women to enable them to reach their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. OutcomeSystematic improvements for women and attainment of gender equality. 2/10/ Programme 2: WEGE cont 3. Sub-programme: Institutional Support and Capacity Development The Institutional Support and Capacity Development Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To provide an integrated approach for institutional support and capacity building Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Number of provinces gender Capacity Building on gender mainstreaming and responsive budgeting coordinated Capacity building and institutional support programmes facilitated and coordinated Institutional Framework developed Gender Machineries convened Institutional support and capacity building to meet international and regional obligations facilitated Integrated institutional mechanisms for empowerment of young women facilitated GoalTo promote, facilitate and monitor the realisation of the rights and dignity of all women to enable them to reach their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. OutcomeSystematic improvements for women and attainment of gender equality. 32 DWCPD PROGRAMMES Programme 3: Children's Rights and Responsibilities Purpose of Programme To promote, advocate and monitor the progressive realisation of childrens rights through Governments policies and programmes. The programme is committed to advancing and promoting the survival, growth, development, protection and participation of all children through coordinating, facilitating and monitoring the mainstreaming of the rights and well-being of children into Governments policies, programmes and governance Processes. 2/10/ Programme 3: Childrens Rights & Responsibilities 1. Sub-programme: Advocacy and Mainstreaming Childrens Rights & Responsibilities The Advocacy and Mainstreaming Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To mainstream childrens rights considerations into governments policies and governance processes Performance will be measured against the following indicators: National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) developed Integration of mainstreaming strategy into policies and governance processes facilitated Sanitary Dignity Programme coordinated Number of Social Campaigns coordinated Child participation and self advocacy strengthened GoalTo promote, facilitate and monitor the realisation of the rights and dignity of all children to enable them to reach their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. OutcomeChildren are reaching their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. 2/10/ Programme 3: Childrens Rights & Responsibilities cont 2. Sub-programme: Monitoring and Evaluation The Monitoring and Evaluation Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To monitor and evaluate the mainstreaming of childrens rights considerations into governments policies, governance processes and programmes Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Comprehensive childrens rights monitoring and evaluation strategy developed Indicators for ECD reviewed and monitored UNCRC 2013 periodic country report, ACRWC report and Optional Protocols reports finalised Indicators for monitoring violence against children developed One Comprehensive Report on Progressive Realisation of Childrens Rights compiled GoalTo promote, facilitate and monitor the realisation of the rights and dignity of all children to reach their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. OutcomeChildren are reaching their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. 2/10/ Programme 3: Childrens Rights & Responsibilities cont 3. Sub-programme: Institutional Support and Capacity Development The Institutional Support and Capacity Development Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: To provide an integrated approach for institutional support and capacity building for the realization of childrens rights into government policy and programme, civil society and the private sector Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Machineries convened Strategy for mainstreaming children considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated Institutional support and capacity building to meet international and regional obligations facilitated Child Friendly Cities/ Communities initiatives for realisation of childrens rights facilitated and coordinated in three municipalities Institutional Framework developed GoalTo promote, facilitate and monitor the realisation of the rights and dignity of all children to reach their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. OutcomeChildren are reaching their full potential in an inclusive and equitable society. 36 DWCPD PROGRAMMES Programme 4: Rights of People with Disabilities Purpose of the Programme To facilitate the translation of national and international instruments into empowerment and socio-economic development programmes, and to oversee and comprehensively report on the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities to equality. The programme coordinates, facilitates and monitors the mainstreaming of the rights of people with disabilities into Governments policies, programmes and governance processes. This is done through the establishment and support of machinery that includes government departments, provinces, the disability sector as well as private sector, awareness campaigns, advocacy and support for mainstreaming initiatives as well as monitoring and evaluation of the impact of these efforts on the progressive realisation of the rights of people with disabilities. 2/10/ Programme 4: Rights of People with Disabilities 1. Sub-programme: Advocacy and Mainstreaming The Advocacy and Mainstreaming Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: Advocacy and mainstreaming to promote the rights of people with disabilities Performance will be measured against the following indicators: National Disability Policy published National Disability Awareness Campaign Coordinated Universal Access Strategy approved Participation by disability sector in key sector policy development processes & government programmes facilitated SA Country Plan of the African Decade Continental Plan implemented and coordinated Statements made by the SA delegation to the UNCRPD Conference of Parties are published and circulated GoalTo contribute to the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities by raising awareness on the status and rights of people with disabilities, and by developing and popularising norms and standards for mainstreaming of disability considerations into legislation, policies and programmes through consultative processes. OutcomePeople with disabilities have equal access to services and opportunities. 2/10/ Programme 4: Rights of People with Disabilities cont 2. Sub-programme: Monitoring and Evaluation The Monitoring and Evaluation Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: Monitor, evaluate and report on the status of the equalisation of opportunities for people with disabilities Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Number of reports on access to education for children and young people with disabilities compiled Number of M&E reports on access to employment and economic empowerment opportunities for people with disabilities compiled Two reports on participation by people with disabilities in rural development programmes compiled Disability considerations integrated into all Government M&E (GWME) systems UNCRPD Reporting Requirements complied with. GoalTo monitor, evaluate and report on progress and impact made on the realisation of rights of people with disabilities through an integrated monitoring and evaluation system. OutcomeGovernment is able to respond more effectively to the realisation of rights of people with disabilities. 2/10/ Programme 4: Rights of People with Disabilities cont 3. Sub-programme: Institutional Support and Capacity Development The Institutional Support and Capacity Development Sub-programme will focus on the following Strategic Objective: Institutional support and capacity development for equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities Performance will be measured against the following indicators: Intervention model to accelerate access to education for children and young people with disabilities developed Two institutional support interventions to facilitate equal access to Employment and Economic Empowerment Opportunities for People with Disabilities coordinated Strategy for mainstreaming of disability considerations in integrated public service delivery coordinated Institutional Framework developed GoalTo enable public and private sector institutions to deliver on the realisation of the rights of people with disabilities by establishing institutional mechanisms, as well as by facilitating and/or providing institutional support and training. OutcomeService delivery institutions are able to provide equal access to services and opportunities for people with disabilities. 2/10/ STRUCTURE 2/10/ FINANCIAL RESOURCES ProgrammeBaseline 2011/12 R /13 R /14 R /15 R000 ADMIN42,863,874,083, 6 WEGE78,279,586,393,2 CRR10,213,516,017,1 PwD12,015,419,120,9 total143,1172,2195,5214,9 2/10/ Risk Management Plan An entity-wide approach to risk management is adopted by the department; In the process of embedding the risk management process into the departments systems and processes; Ensuring that responses to risks remain current and dynamic; All efforts will be in supporting the departmental objectives. 2/10/ Risk Management Plan Fundamental principles Highest standards of service delivery; A management system containing the appropriate elements aimed at minimising risks and costs; Education and training of all staff to ensure continuous improvement in knowledge, skills and capabilities; Maintain an environment, that promotes the right attitude and sensitivity towards internal and external stakeholder satisfaction. 2/10/ Risk Management Plan END 2/10/ THANK YOU