IA
GGH3702 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 2ND
SEMESTER 2025
FEND TUTORIALS
, The Role of Community-Based Stakeholders in Supporting the Implementation of
Basic Services: A National Development Plan 2030 Objective
Introduction
The National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 is South Africa’s strategic blueprint aimed
at eliminating poverty and reducing inequality by 2030 through inclusive economic
growth and improved social outcomes (National Planning Commission, 2012). One of
the key objectives outlined in the NDP is the provision of basic services—ensuring all
South Africans have access to clean water, sanitation, electricity, and adequate housing
(National Planning Commission, 2012). Achieving this objective requires active
participation from various community-based stakeholders, including municipal officials,
ward councillors, traditional leaders, community forums, and youth and women’s
groups. This essay evaluates how these local stakeholders are supporting or failing to
support the implementation of basic services in [your area], drawing on observations,
interviews, and literature to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Overview of the Basic Services Objective in the NDP
The NDP highlights the critical need to expand and improve access to basic services as
foundational for social well-being and economic participation (National Planning
Commission, 2012). It calls for municipalities to strengthen infrastructure, improve
service delivery efficiency, and foster inclusive community engagement to meet demand
(Department of Cooperative Governance, 2020). Basic services encompass water
supply, sanitation, electricity connections, waste management, and housing. These
services directly impact public health, education, and economic opportunities, making
their successful provision essential to the NDP’s vision of an inclusive society.
Roles of Community-Based Stakeholders in Basic Services Implementation
Community-based stakeholders play distinct and complementary roles in facilitating
basic services delivery.
GGH3702 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 2ND
SEMESTER 2025
FEND TUTORIALS
, The Role of Community-Based Stakeholders in Supporting the Implementation of
Basic Services: A National Development Plan 2030 Objective
Introduction
The National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 is South Africa’s strategic blueprint aimed
at eliminating poverty and reducing inequality by 2030 through inclusive economic
growth and improved social outcomes (National Planning Commission, 2012). One of
the key objectives outlined in the NDP is the provision of basic services—ensuring all
South Africans have access to clean water, sanitation, electricity, and adequate housing
(National Planning Commission, 2012). Achieving this objective requires active
participation from various community-based stakeholders, including municipal officials,
ward councillors, traditional leaders, community forums, and youth and women’s
groups. This essay evaluates how these local stakeholders are supporting or failing to
support the implementation of basic services in [your area], drawing on observations,
interviews, and literature to provide a comprehensive analysis.
Overview of the Basic Services Objective in the NDP
The NDP highlights the critical need to expand and improve access to basic services as
foundational for social well-being and economic participation (National Planning
Commission, 2012). It calls for municipalities to strengthen infrastructure, improve
service delivery efficiency, and foster inclusive community engagement to meet demand
(Department of Cooperative Governance, 2020). Basic services encompass water
supply, sanitation, electricity connections, waste management, and housing. These
services directly impact public health, education, and economic opportunities, making
their successful provision essential to the NDP’s vision of an inclusive society.
Roles of Community-Based Stakeholders in Basic Services Implementation
Community-based stakeholders play distinct and complementary roles in facilitating
basic services delivery.
