National Development Agency 201116 Strategic Plan to The

National Development Agency 2011/16 Strategic Plan to The Portfolio Committee on Social Development Cape Town 30 March 2011 By NDA CEO: Ms Vuyelwa Nhlapo 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Introduction NDA Mandate Vision, Mission and Values NDA strategic Goal and Purpose NDA 2011/16 Strategy Five Year Summarised High Level Budget 2011/12 Summarised Budget Performance Plan and Costed Operational Plan Conclusion 2

INTRODUCTION The Strategic Plan has been informed primarily by the legislative NDA mandate as set out in the National Development Agency Act 108 of 1998, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the five Government Priorities, 12 Government Outcomes, Government-wide Programme of Action (Po. A), Provincial Growth and Development Programmes and Local Economic Development Programme (LEDP). The Plan accordingly follows the NDA legislative mandate as set out in Section 3 (1) of the Act: 3

NDA MANDATE PRIMARY MANDATE 1. To contribute towards the eradication of poverty and its causes by granting funds to civil society organizations for the purposes of: a) carrying out projects or programmes aimed at meeting development needs of poor communities; and b) strengthening the institutional capacity of other civil society organizations involved in direct service provision to poor communities 4

NDA MANDATE…Conti SECONDARY MANDATE 2. To promote: a) consultation, dialogue and sharing of development experience between civil society organizations and relevant organs of the state; b) debate on development policy; and c) undertake research and publications aimed at providing the basis for development policy. 5

VISION, MISSION, VALUES VISION A society free from poverty. MISSION Facilitate sustainable development by strengthening civil society organisations involved in poverty eradication through development-oriented research, advocacy and grant funding. VALUES • Integrity • Dignity • Empowerment • Accountability & Responsibility • Transparency • Excellence • Partnering 6

2011/16 NDA STRATEGIC GOAL & PURPOSE STRATEGIC GOAL : To leverage strategic partnerships to eradicate poverty to enable poor communities to achieve sustainable livelihoods PURPOSE: To improve the quality of life of the poor to foster self reliance 7

STRATEGIC OBECTIVES • Strategic objective 1: To build and enhance the capacity of CSOs to enable them to carry out development work effectively • Strategic objective 2: To grant funds, facilitate and manage poverty eradication programmes • Strategic objective 3: To influence policies, practices and strategies through comprehensive research and knowledge management • Strategic objective 4: To mobilise and leverage resources • Strategic objective 5: To position the NDA as a premier development agency • Strategic objective 6: To promote and maintain organisational excellence and sustainability 8

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1 : TO BUILD AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF CSOS TO ENABLE THEM TO CARRY OUT DEVELOPMENT WORK EFFECTIVELY Outputs Indicator 1. 1 Capacity needs of CSOs assessed and identified CSOs capacity assessment and interventions report 1. 2 Targeted interventions implemented Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 Conduct capacity assessment of CSOs Implement targeted intervention programme Programmes designed per capacity needs 2013/14 Implement targeted intervention programme 2014/15 2015/16 Evaluate and Review of intervention programme Implement new targeted intervention programme 9

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1 : TO BUILD AND ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF CSOS TO ENABLE THEM TO CARRY OUT DEVELOPMENT WORK EFFECTIVELY. . . /CONTI Outputs 1. 3 Institutional and technical capacity of targeted CSOs strengthened Indicator 1. 3. 1 Number of targeted CSOs supported 1. 3. 2 Improved service delivery of targeted CSOs Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 100 ECDs supported 110 ECDs supported 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 120 ECDs supported 140 ECDs supported 200 volunteers (2 per ECD site) capacitated 220 volunteers 240 (2 per ECD site) volunteers (2 capacitated per ECD site) capacitated 280 volunteers (2 per ECD site) capacitated 40 CSOs capacity enhanced 50 CSOs capacity enhanced 200 members of CSOs supporting vulnerable groups trained in core competencies in sector /programme specific areas 50 CSOs capacity enhanced 200 members of CSOs supporting vulnerable groups trained in core competencies in sector /programme specific areas 150 members of CSOs supporting vulnerable groups trained in core competencies in sector /programme specific areas 50 CSOs capacity enhanced 200 members of CSOs supporting vulnerable groups trained in core competencies in sector /programme specific areas 10

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: TO GRANT FUNDS, FACILITATE AND MANAGE POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMMES Outputs 2. 1 CSOs involved in NDA targeted sectors, funded 2. 2 Number of jobs created Indicator Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 25 food security 30 food projects in ECD security sites funded projects in ECD sites funded 40 CSOs in rural 50 CSOs in rural 60 CSOs in development funded development rural funded development funded 60 volunteer 80 volunteer 100 volunteer opportunities created in the rural created in the development sector rural development sector 35 food security projects in ECD sites funded 70 CSOs in rural development funded 120 volunteer opportunities created in the rural development sector 5 CSOs supporting vulnerable groups funded 20 CSOs supporting vulnerable groups funded 40 food security projects in ECD sites funded 80 CSOs in rural development funded 140 volunteer opportunities created in the rural development sector 20 CSOs supporting vulnerable groups 11 funded 20 food security Number of CSOs projects in ECD sites supported and funded 10 CSOs supporting vulnerable groups funded 15 CSOs supporting vulnerable groups funded

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: TO GRANT FUNDS, FACILITATE AND MANAGE POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMMES. /CONT Milestones Outputs Indicator 2011/12 2. 1 CSOs involved in NDA targeted sectors, funded 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 10 volunteer opportunities created in CSOs supporting vulnerable groups 20 volunteer opportunities created in CSOs supporting vulnerable groups 30 volunteer opportunities created in CSOs supporting vulnerable groups 40 volunteer opportunities created in CSOs supporting vulnerable groups 800 employment opportunities created 1000 employment opportunities created 1200 employment opportunities created 1400 employment opportunitie s created 1600 employment opportunities created Number of research think tank CSOs supported and funded 2 research think tank CSOs supported 4 research 6 research think tank CSOs think tank supported CSOs supported 6 research think tank CSOs supported Number of CSOs networks supported to enhance capacity of NGOs and CBOs 5 CSOs networks supported 12 Number of CSOs supported and funded 2. 2 Number of jobs created 5 CSOs networks supported

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 2: Outputs 2. 3 Partnership Programmes with Strategic development stakeholders facilitated and managed Indicator 2. 3. 1 Strategic Partners identified and key linkages established TO GRANT FUNDS, FACILITATE AND MANAGE POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMMES. /CONT Milestones 2011/12 10 partnerships facilitated and linked to NDA supported programmes 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 10 partnerships facilitated and linked to NDA supported programmes 13

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3: TO INFLUENCE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT Outputs Indicator 3. 1 Developme nt oriented research and policy analysis undertaken Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 3. 1. 1 Broader Participation of research CSOs in policy and advocacy initiatives Develop research agenda in consultation with research CSOs Commission and disseminate research on identified poverty and development themes 3. 1. 2 Number of policy analysis papers produced and disseminated 1 strategic policy analysis report on critical development issues 2 strategic policy analysis report on critical development issues Determine the impact of research papers on policy development 1 consolidated strategic policy analysis report 3. 1. 3 Strategic development studies undertaken 2 studies per year 4 studies per on relevant year on research issues relevant research issues 4 studies per year on relevant research issues 14

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3: TO INFLUENCE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. . /CONTI Outputs Indicator 3. 2 National database of CSOs upgraded and maintained 3. 3 CSOs advocacy and lobbying capacity supported 3. 4 CSOs participatio n in internation al fora facilitated Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 3. 2. 1 Accessible and interactive database of CSOs Build partnership and linkage with other data base and other knowledge centres Maintain linkage with other database and other knowledge centres Improved lobbying and advocacy capacity of CSOs in targeted sectors Develop an agenda in consultation with CSOs on lobbying and advocacy Support the participation of CSOs in targeted fora Compile a consolidated Report of CSOs participated in relevant development fora Support participation of CSOs in targeted National and International fora 15

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 3: TO INFLUENCE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND STRATEGIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. . /CONTI Outputs Indicator 3. 5 Lessons learned and best practices on poverty eradication interventions published 3. 6 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of NDA funded projects undertaken Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 3. 5. 1 Best practice reports on poverty eradication issues produced 2 best practice reports produced targeted sector specific 3 best practice report produced targeted sector specific Stakeholder feedback on documented best practices 1 consolidated best practice report produced on all targeted sector specific 3. 6. 1 Monitoring and Evaluation reports produced Monitoring and Evaluation reports compiled and approved Monitoring and Evaluation reports compiled, approved and implemented Review and implement monitoring and evaluation framework Review and implement monitoring and evaluation framework 16

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 4: TO MOBILISE AND LEVERAGE RESOURCES Outputs 4. 1 Resource Mobilisation Strategy approved and implemented Indicator 4. 1. 1 R 1 billion raised 4. 1. 2 Strategic Partnerships established Milestones 2011/12 Resource Mobilisation Strategy approved and implemented R 200 million raised 10 Partnership agreements signed and implemented 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 R 200 million raised 10 Partnership agreements signed and implemented Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of partnership agreements 17

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 5: TO POSITION THE NDA AS A PREMIER DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Outputs 5. 1 Enhance strategic engagements with key stakeholders Indicator A nationally recognised Development Agency Milestones 2011/12 Approval and Implementation of the stakeholder management strategy 5. 2 Enhance organisational reputation and resourcing 5. 3 Improved interface between Civil Society and Government 5. 3. 1 Platforms between CSOs and Government established and maintained Facilitate 4 engagements between CSOs and Government on matters of poverty eradication and development 2012/13 2013/14 Implementation Evaluate of the stakeholder perceptions management strategy Implement interventions to improve the status of perceptions Facilitate 4 engagements between CSOs and Government on Government matters of on matters of poverty eradication and eradication development and development 2014/15 2015/16 Implementation of the stakeholder management strategy Implementatio n of the stakeholder management strategy Facilitate 4 engagements between CSOs and Government on matters of poverty eradication and development 18

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 6: Outputs 6. 1 Organisational capacity strengthened Indicator 6. 1. 1 Sufficient and competent workforce TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Milestones 2011/12 Align organisational structure to strategic plan 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 Implement and Monitor HR Strategy Implement and Review and Monitor HR Evaluate the HR Strategy Reporting Implement performance Management system Implement performance Management system Bi-annual performance reviews conducted and managed Bi-annual performance reviews conducted and managed Approve and implement HR strategy 6. 2 Monitoring and Evaluation of organisational performance 6. 2. 1 Organisation al performance achieved in line with business plan and strategy 19

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 6: Outputs 6. 3 Organisational systems and processes reviewed and improved Indicator TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN ORGANISATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Milestones 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 6. 3. 1 Effective risk management, financial management and internal controls Ensure that processes and systems are Integrated, aligned and compliant Ensure that processes and systems are Integrated, aligned and compliant 6. 3. 2 Effective and efficient corporate governance Review and implement governance systems and processes Maintain governance systems and processes 20

SUMMARISED HIGH LEVEL BUDGET

2011/12 SUMMARY BUDGETED AMOUNT DESCRIPTION TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE AS % OF TOTAL INCOME R 174 840 000 Transfer payment from Government 161 360 000 Interest Earned on Cash balances TOTAL COSTS MANDATE COSTS Direct project Funding 13 500 000 174 860 000 94 746 167 86 847 370 Direct Project costs 5 475 112 Research & Development 2 423 685 ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE COSTS 80 113 833 Employment Costs 53 887 573 Goods and Services 26 260 Surplus/Deficit 54% 0 46%

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN Strategic Objective 1. To build and enhance the capacity of CSOs to enable them to carry out developmen t work effectively Outputs Indicator 1. 1 Capacity needs of CSOs assessed and identified CSOs capacity assessment and interventions report 1. 2 Targeted interventions implemented 1. 3 Institutional and technical capacity of targeted CSOs strengthened 1. 3. 1 Number of targeted CSOs supported 1. 3. 2 Improved service delivery of targeted CSOs 2011/12 Milestones CSO's capacity assessment report 1. 1. 1 develop capacity needs assessment tool 1. 1. 2 Assess capacity needs of identified CSOs *All due in Q 1 Budget/Costing R 8 684 737 Design intervention programmes *Due in Q 2 Training and capacity building report (Roll out capacity building intervention) *Due in Q 4 Capacity Building Evaluation Report (Conduct impact evaluation) *Due in Q 4 100 ECDs supported *Due in Q 4 200 Volunteers (2 per ECD site) supported/ capacitated *Due in Q 3 40 CSOs capacity enhanced *Due in Q 1 150 Members of CSOs supporting vulnerable groups trained in core competencies in sector/ programme specific areas *Due in Q 4 23

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 2. To grant funds, facilitate and manage poverty eradication programm es Outputs 2. 1 CSOs involved in NDA targeted sectors, funded Indicator Number of CSO's supported and funded 2011/12 Milestones 20 food Security projects in ECD sited funded Budget/Costing R 21 711 843 *Due in Q 1 40 CSOs in Rural Development funded *Due in Q 1 R 34 738 948 60 volunteers opportunities created in Rural Dev Sector *Due in Q 3 Salary Budget 5 CSOs supporting Vulnerable groups funded R 21 711 843 10 Volunteer opportunities created in CSOs supporting vulnerable groups *Due in Q 3 Salary Budget *Due in Q 1 800 opportunities employment opportunities created Included in funded *Due in Q 4 projects Compliance Audits and project support expenses *Ongoing R 540 000 Catering for Capacity Building Interventions R 200 000 *Due in Q 1 24

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 3. To influence policies, practices and strategies through comprehe nsive research and knowledge manageme nt Outputs 3. 1 Develop ment oriented research and policy analysis undertak en Indicator 2011/12 Milestones Budget/Costing Develop research agenda in consultation with 3. 1. 1 research CSOs Broader Participation of *Due in Q 1 research CSOs in policy and advocacy initiatives Salary Budget 1 Strategic Policy Analysis report on critical 3. 1. 2 Number of policy development Issues. analysis papers *Due in Q 1 produced and disseminated Salary Budget 3. 1. 3 Strategic development studies undertaken 2 studies per year on relevant research issues. *Due in Q 3 R 400 000 25

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 3. To influenc e policies, practice s and strategi es through compre hensive researc h and knowle dge manage ment Outputs Indicator 3. 2 National database of CSOs upgraded and maintain ed 3. 2. 1 Accessible and interactive database of CSOs 3. 3 CSOs advocacy and lobbying capacity supporte d Improved lobbying and advocacy capacity of CSOs in targeted sectors 3. 4 CSOs participa tion in internati onal fora facilitate d 2011/12 Milestones Build Partnerships and Linkage with Other Databases. *Ongoing 1 Desktop report per quarter on each National Priority areas *Ongoing Partnership with other Development Resource Centres and Knowledge sharing Institutions. *Ongoing Purchase of Resource Centre material and produce catalogued materials report. *Ongoing Develop an agenda in consultation with CSOs on lobbying and advocacy support participation of CSOs in targeted National and international fora Budget/Costing R 100 000 R 50 000 Salary Budget 26

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 3. To influenc e policies, practice s and strategi es through compre hensive research and knowled ge manage ment Outputs Indicator 2011/12 Milestones 3. 5 Lessons learned and best practices on poverty eradication interventions published 2 Best practice reports per year produced. *Ongoing 3. 5. 1 Best practice 1 study to establish constraints and needs of CSOs reports on involvement in poverty eradication *Due in Q 2 poverty eradication issues produced 3. 6 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of NDA funded projects undertaken 3. 6. 1 Monitoring and Evaluation reports produced Budget/Costing Salary Budget R 220 000 36 Performance field monitoring reports analysed. Salary Budget 100 % timely completion of all mid-term evaluation of projects ready for mid-term. *Ongoing R 1. 8 m (Ringfenced) 2 best practice case studies on development National/International best practice report. *Ongoing Salary Budget 100% timely completion of all projects needing closeout Impact Evaluations. 72 due diligence credible reports produced by end of second quarter *Ongoing R 1. 8 m (Ringfenced) 1 500 000 Baseline studies reports produced *Ongoing R 1. 4 m 27 (Ringfenced) *Ongoing

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 4 To mobilise and leverage resources Outputs 4. 1 Resource Mobilisation Strategy approved and implemented Indicator 4. 1. 1 R 200 m raised 2011/12 Milestones Resource Mobilisation Strategy approved and implemented *Ongoing R 200 m raised *Ongoing 10 Partnership agreements signed and implemented 4. 1. 2 Strategic Partnerships established Budget/Costing R 420 000 Salary Budget 28

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 5. To position the NDA as a premier develop ment agency Outputs 5. 1 Enhance strategic engagements with key stakeholders Indicator A nationally Development and approval of stakeholder engagement recognised strategy. *Ongoing Developme Implementation of stakeholder engagements strategy nt Agency Budget/Costing R 400 000 *Ongoing 5. 2 Enhance organisation al reputation and resourcing 5. 3 Improved interface between Civil Society and Government 2011/12 Milestones 5. 3. 1 Platforms between CSOs and Governmen t established and maintained Implement media publicity campaign and CSO communication plan *Ongoing R 2 613 286 Dialogues and CSOs consultation *Ongoing Summit Planning report *Ongoing 4 National policy dialogues and platforms carried out R 1 363 685 R 225 000 *Ongoing 9 Dialogues and Platforms on critical Provincial Development Issues *Ongoing Facilitate 1 roundtable discussion between CSOs and Government on matters of poverty eradication and development *Ongoing R 500 000 R 100 000 29

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 6. To promote and maintain organisatio nal excellence and sustainabilit y Outputs 6. 1 Organisatio nal capacity strengthene d Indicator 6. 1. 1 Sufficient and competent workforce 2011/12 Milestones HR Strategies Workforce Planning approved and implemented *Due in Q 1 Develop Change Management Strategy and Implementation *Due in Q 3 Align functions to skills and competencies, Job Evaluations R 80 000 Employee Wellness Policy approved and Implemented / Year End Event *Due in Q 3 R 300 000 Training on 3 tier Performance Management implementation *Due in Q 1 NDA training and development and implementation R 60 000 R 770 000 Implement On -Boarding Policy & Programme *Due in Q 1 R 50 000 *Due in Q 1 6. 2 Monitoring and Evaluation of organisation al performanc e 6. 2. 1 Organisation al performance achieved in line with business plan and strategy Budget/Costing *Due in Q 4 R 95 000 30

PERFORMANCE PLAN AND COSTED OPERATIONAL PLAN--/CONT Strategic Objective 6. To promote and maintain organisatio nal excellence and sustainabili ty Outputs Indicator 2011/12 Milestones Budget/Costing 6. 3 Organisatio nal systems and processes reviewed and improved 6. 3. 1 Effective risk managemen t, financial managemen t and internal controls Legal and contracting *Ongoing R 258 000 Risk Management including: ( Security, Risk assessment, and Fraud prevention plan and hotline implementation) R 158 000 Compliance and project interventions *Ongoing R 80 000 Internal Controls: Audited *Ongoing R 610 000 6. 3. 2 Effective and efficient corporate governance Board meetings held per statutory requirements (Board Fees, Travel and Recording of Board proceeding ) *Ongoing R 1 752 435 *Ongoing Board Development *Due in Q 1 R 21 000 Board Assessment *Due in Q 2 R 49 358 Project oversight function by the Board (Board Project visits) *Due in Q 3 R 50 000 Annual Strategy review and risk assessment *Due in Q 4 R 100 31 000

CONCLUSION The NDA believes that through the successful engagement in poverty eradication initiatives and the constructive impact it has on the lives of its beneficiaries, poverty challenge can be defeated 32

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