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State-business partnership in poverty reduction : a case study of three public-private partnerships in SwazilandMutsigwa, Joseph Kudzanai 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / The study asserts that Swaziland’s socio-economic development challenges cannot be
effectively tackled by the Government and civil society alone but requires the
participation of the private sector. The study explores the prospects for collaboration
between the state and business in the context of MDGs, PPPs and CSR. The study
highlights the importance of the participation of beneficiaries in the design and
implementation of development projects. The importance of beneficiary participation in
the design and implementation of development initiatives is discussed in the context of
“good governance” linked to the notion of sustainable human development.
The case studies are aimed at poverty reduction/alleviation. Linkages between the private
sector and SMEs in advancing broad economic growth are explored in the case studies. It
is argued that economic growth is a necessary condition for creating employment and
fighting poverty underpinned by the MDGs. The Moneni upgrading project (section 3.2)
explores the extent the initiative aims to improve the living standards of low-income and
poor communities in line with the MDGs. The STH case study (section 3.3) is a spin off
from government. The STH seeks to provide a market intermediary for the SME sector
particularly rural based cultural “handicraft” industries in Swaziland as way to mitigate
the effects of poverty for marginalised rural producers. The last case study (section 3.4)
discusses the entrepreneur of the year awards (EYA), an initiative aimed at reducing
poverty and promoting local economic empowerment and sustainable development in
Swaziland.
The study recommended further research in view of the major constraints highlighted by
the study. It was problematic to engage in critical and detailed discourse because the
concepts explored by the study are new in the Swazi development context. The other
dimension that compromised detailed analysis was posed by the unavailability of
research data related to both the Swazi private sector and SME sectors. The majority of
the SME sector operate at micro level and have insignificant economic turnover. Further
studies are important to explore ways to promote linkages for growth of these sectors in
the context of poverty reduction/alleviation.
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An analysis of public participation in the South African legislative sectorScott, Renee 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPA (School of Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / Globally participatory democracy is viewed as essential to ensure a high level of
legitimacy, contribute to empowerment and strengthen democracy. Although
South Africa is a representative democracy, it also adheres to the principles of
participatory democracy as Parliament and the nine Provincial Legislatures are
constitutionally mandated to elicit public participation in its decision-making and
policy processes.
This study’s main aim is to determine whether the public participation strategies
employed in the South African legislative sector at present are effective and
enhance decision-making and policy processes.
Following a discussion of the theoretical context and rationale for public
participation, a limited international perspective on public participation was given.
The study proceeded to explore the application of public participation in the local
South African context with specific focus on the legislative environment.
In order to provide evidence in support of the research statement an investigation
was done on the current state of public participation in the South African
legislative environment. Responses from a semi-structured questionnaire on
public participation in the South African legislative context were processed into a
comparative table to obtain an overall picture of the legislative sector. From the
findings it is clear that there are many positive factors and innovative ideas in
place across the legislative sector, yet the weaknesses still far outweigh the
strengths.
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Assessing public participation strategies in low-income housing : the Mamre housing projectDavy, Janine 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MA (Public and Development Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006. / The role of public participation within government administration is set out in Chapter
10 of the Constitution (South Africa, 1996) which states that “people’s needs must be
responded to, and the public must be encouraged to participate in policy making”.
Public participation processes are encapsulated within various legislative mandates
such as the Integrated Development Plans, the White Paper on Local Government
(South Africa, 1998c) and the White Paper on Transforming Public Service Delivery
(South Africa, 1997b).
Public participation is critical to the success of sustainable development and
therefore South Africa should justifiably “promote public participation, including
through measures that provide access to information regarding legislation,
regulations, activities, policies and programmes” (United Nations, 2002:71).
The strategies implemented to produce what can be considered successful public
participation is an aspect not thoroughly considered in the development process. For
this reason this study delves into the various facets of public participation and the
environment it operates in.
The research methodology encompasses the use of the Mamre low-income housing
project as case study, qualitative, primary and secondary data as well as a
comparative literature study. where 100 respondents were Face-to-face interviewsed
face-to-face were conducted with 100 respondents from the Mamre community,
withthrough the use of a structured questionnaire. Face- to- face interviews were also
conducted with a municipal housing officer involved in the projectcase study. The
results of the questionnaires were then investigated againstcompared to the public
participation model depicted in chapter 3 as well as the interview answers given by
the municipal housing official in terms of the public participation strategies employed. Qualitative and secondary data, as well as a comparative literature survey, informs
the content of this study.
The study examines the role that public participation plays in development by means
of the public participation strategies employed within different contexts and
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formulates a public participation model with recommended public participation
strategies to be utilised within four different phases.
To emphasise the importance of implementing the correct, context-appropriate public
participation strategies, this study uses the Mamre low-cost housing project as a
case study to demonstrate how the lack of the appropriate public participation
strategies can result in the failure of sustainable development.
Having considered all of the above, a number of recommendations are made which
can be considered when embarking on a project similar to this one. In the case of
Mamre, an opportunity for improvement still exists, as the project is yet to be
completed.
The recommendations are based on categorising the public participation strategies
Blaauwberg Municipality employed throughout the Mamre low-cost housing project
according to the public participation model presented in chapter 3. The
recommendations incorporates the lessons learnt from Cupido and suggests a preproject
strategy and pre-project planning workshops (which explains, amongst other
things, .what authentic and empowering public participation actually is).
The research results indicate that if a more structured approach is applied to existing
strategies, the public participation process can be rendered authentic and
empowering. Therefore, further recommendations are aimed at improving the
strategies already utilised by Blaauwberg Municipality, to optimise the public
participation process.
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Assessing the sustainability of Saving and Micro-Credit Programme (SMCP), EritreaTesfamariam, Berhane Ghebreslasie 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2004.
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Individual philanthropy in post-apartheid South Africa : a study of attitudes and approachesWescott, Holly Rodgers 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / The objective of this thesis was to investigate the state of individual philanthropy in South Africa in the post–apartheid, post–1994 transformative period of this country, and to explore and try to understand this practice within the wider context of trends in contemporary global philanthropy. The germ for this thesis came from a recognition that individual philanthropy on a global level is a burgeoning phenomenon with an increasingly important impact, and that this type of giving could also be a powerful resource for South Africa as this new democracy begins to tackle its social and economic problems. This study was informed by primary and secondary data. I used a research strategy and methodology that entailed in-depth interviews with six prominent South African businesspeople who have each given generously from their own resources to address the country‘s major problems: poverty and inequality, capacity-building and jobs creation, education, the HIV-AIDs pandemic, and other poverty-related ills. The results of my research furnished new insights into the practice of individual philanthropy and confirmed that this practice happens in a unique context: the cultural and historical environment within which people‘s lives unfold is the key influence and impetus that informs their giving. While learning about global strategies is important for understanding how the development discourse is developing, these external strategies do not provide the template for South African philanthropy. In South Africa, individuals from diverse backgrounds are independently practicing philanthropy by developing their own unique set of strategies based on their life experience, rather than pursuing strategies that were reached through collaborative dialogue and a mutually agreed-upon approach. Each context is unique and these individuals have developed their own strategies for giving that make sense and work for them. This research is important as South Africa searches for solutions to its pressing problems because it adds to the body of knowledge that could be used to formulate policy and strategic choices for the future of this country. The development discourse increasingly includes individual philanthropy as an integral part of the ―mix‖ of solutions being pursued to eradicate poverty and other social ills; the further development of individual philanthropy in South Africa to become more strategic and transformative is critical. This development is the next step in future research.
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An analysis of the role of labour relations practitioners as change agents : a case study on the Department of DefenceQwele, Gcobani 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPA (School of Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
Chapter 1 outlines the purpose of the research, provides the background on the way
in which LR matters are currently managed and handled in the Department of
Defence (DOD), identifies the research problem, and outlines the research design
and methodology.
Chapter 2 explores the theoretical framework of the principles of labour relations and
management of change. The chapter reveals that the principles of labour relations
hold persons in management or supervisory positions responsible for managing LR
matters, and suggests that LR practitioners should therefore be able to equip them
with adequate skills and knowledge of the procedures for dealing with LR matters in
the workplace. The chapter also reveals that the principles of the management of
change suggest that the employees should be prepared for change; that a change
agent, who should create an environment conducive to change through lobbying the
support of persons in management and employees for the proposed change, should
be identified; and that resistance to change should be identified at an early stage of
the change process in order to eliminate it. Change agents are encouraged not to
dominate the change process, but rather to facilitate it in order to ensure that the
organisation and its employees drive the change process themselves.
Chapter 3 explores the objectives of the LR support function as well as the content of
LR practices in order to determine the extent to which LR practitioners can become
change agents in the DOD. The chapter reveals that LR at grassroots level is
practiced in the way that has resulted to conflicts and costly litigations. In this
chapter the regulatory framework and procedures that impede LR practitioners from
becoming change agents are also analysed.
Chapter 4 covers the data collection process and the analysis thereof. The data
reveals that the LR structure at grassroots level is not conducive for the professional
delivery of enhanced LR services; that the target group does not have access to
adequate resources that would enable them to execute their functions; and that
empowerment programmes are implemented to equip the target group with adequate qualifications, skills and or knowledge to be able to render enhanced LR
services. The main findings were that guidance is lacking to ensure that LR
systems, structures and processes at grassroots level are in place, to ensure that LR
matters are managed and handled in a fair and responsible way; to ensure that LR
staff with adequate competences to render LR services is appointed; and to ensure
that the LR department is active enough and lead the execution of enhanced LR
services.
In Chapter 5 the main findings are analysed and it is concluded that LR practitioners
are unable to become change agents if LR systems, structures and processes are
not in place. It is encouraged that LR practitioners should form a cohesive but
diverse team that is able to render enhanced LR services, and that the LR
department should take a leading role. It is recommended that a study be conducted
to determine overarching LR strategy that would guide the establishment of LR
systems, the determination of LR structure and processes for dealing with LR
matters, and the empowerment programmes for ensuring the professional delivery of
enhanced LR services. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING:
Hoofstuk 1 skets die doel van die navorsing en verskaf agtergrond oor die manier
waarop arbeidsverhoudinge tans in die Departement van Verdediging bestuur en
hanteer word. In hierdie hoofstuk word die navorsingsprobleem ook geïdentifiseer
en die navorsingsontwerp en -metodologie uitgestippel.
Hoofstuk 2 ondersoek die teoretiese raamwerk van arbeidsverhoudingbeginsels en
die bestuur van verandering. Die hoofstuk openbaar dat die beginsels van
arbeidsverhoudinge persone in bestuurs- of toesighoudende posisies
verantwoordelik hou vir die bestuur van arbeidsverhoudingkwessies. Daar word
voorgestel dat arbeidsverhoudingpraktisyns daarom in staat moet wees om hierdie
persone toe te rus met voldoende vaardighede en kennis van die prosedures vir die
hantering van arbeidsverhoudingkwessies in die werkplek. Die hoofstuk openbaar
ook dat die beginsels van die bestuur van verandering aandui dat werknemers op
verandering voorbereid moet wees en dat ’n veranderingsagent geïdentifiseer moet
word. Só ’n agent moet ’n atmosfeer skep wat bevorderlik vir verandering is deur
steun vir die voorgestelde verandering van persone in bestuur en werknemers te
werf. Verder moet weerstand teen verandering in ’n vroeë stadium in die
veranderingsproses vasgestel word om dit sodoende uit te skakel.
Veranderingsagente word aangemoedig om nie die veranderingsproses te oorheers
nie, maar eerder te vergemaklik om te verseker dat die instelling en sy werknemers
die veranderingsproses self dryf.
Hoofstuk 3 ondersoek die teikens van die arbeidsverhoudingsteunfunksie asook die
inhoud van arbeidsverhoudingpraktyke om te bepaal tot watter mate
arbeidsverhoudingpraktisyns veranderingsagente in die Departement van
Verdediging kan word. Hierdie hoofstuk onthul dat arbeidsverhoudinge op grondvlak
op ’n manier beoefen word wat reeds tot konflik en duur litigasies gelei het. In
hierdie hoofstuk word die regulerende raamwerk en prosedures geanaliseer wat
arbeidsverhoudingpraktisyns verhinder om veranderingsagente te word.
Hoofstuk 4 dek die data-insamelingsproses en analise van hierdie proses. Die data
onthul dat die arbeidsverhoudingstruktuur op grondvlak nie bevorderlik is vir die
professionele lewering van verbeterde arbeidsverhoudingdienste nie, en dat die
teikengroep nie toegang tot voldoende bronne het wat hulle in staat sou stel om hulle
funksies uit te voer nie. Die data openbaar verder dat bemagtigingsprogramme
toegepas word om die teikengroep met voldoende opleiding, vaardighede en/of
kennis toe te rus om verbeterde arbeidsverhoudingdienste te lewer. Die
hoofbevinding was dat daar gebrekkige leiding is om te verseker dat
arbeidsverhoudingstelsels, -strukture en -prosesse op grondvlak gereed is; dat
arbeidsverhoudingkwessies op ’n regverdige en verantwoordelike manier bestuur en
hanteer word; dat arbeidsverhoudingpersoneel met voldoende bevoegdhede
aangestel word om arbeidsverhoudingdienste te lewer, en dat die
arbeidsverhoudingdepartement aktief genoeg is en die voortou neem in die
uitvoering van verbeterde arbeidsverhoudingdienste.
In hoofstuk 5 word die hoofbevindinge geanaliseer en die gevolgtrekking gemaak dat
arbeidsverhoudingpraktisyns nie in staat is om veranderingsagente te word indien
arbeidsverhoudingstelsels, -strukture en -prosesse nie gereed is nie.
Arbeidsverhoudingpraktisyns word aangemoedig om ’n verenigde maar diverse span
te vorm wat verbeterde arbeidsverhoudingdienste kan bied en die
arbeidsverhoudingdepartement word aangemoedig om ’n leidende rol in hierdie
verband te speel. Daar word aanbeveel dat ’n studie gedoen word om ’n
oorkoepelende arbeidsverhoudingstrategie vas te stel wat as riglyn kan dien vir die
stigting van arbeidsverhoudingstelsels, die bepaling van arbeidsverhoudingstruktuur
en prosesse om met arbeidsverhoudingkwessies om te gaan, en
bemagtigingsprogramme om te verseker dat verbeterde arbeidsverhoudingdienste
professioneel gelewer word.
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The role of indigenous governance system(s) in sustainable development : a case of Moshupa Village, BotswanaMoatlhaping, Segametsi Oreeditse S. 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development, Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / The study investigates the role of indigenous governance systems in sustainable development at Moshupa, Botswana. Due to time limitations, this research study has only been able to provide a basic understanding of the role of indigenous governance systems in sustainable development.
The study is primarily qualitative and generated data through the use of instruments including document analysis, focus group discussions and semi-structured interviews. A sample of thirty-five (35) respondents from both sexes, aged twenty-eight (28) years to eighty-two (82) years constitutes the study. The sample was drawn using a “snowball sampling” procedure. Specifically, some key informants were chiefs from neighbouring villages who have an impact on the history of Bakgatla-ba-ga-Mmanaana and/or Moshupa village administration (Kanye, Thamaga, Mankgodi, Molepolole, Ramotswa, and Tlokweng), village elders and traditional doctor; whilst other respondents were selected from tribal wards, village development committee, water affairs department, crèche, Botswana Police service, sub-landboard, elected political councillors, and the youth movement because of their positions and understanding of the socio-economic and ecological processes in the community.
Findings of the study indicate that like in many African countries, indigenous governance in Botswana covers a broad spectrum of issues including the participation of community in the local economy, environmental issues and social relations. The study further reveals that the quality of indigenous governance, despite its short comings, has provided communities with a solid foundation to cope with unprecedented development changes; enabled communities to ...
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An investigation into the worldview of a selected group of Norwegian Army Cadets from a complexity and leadership perspectiveRonn, Harald 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPA (School of Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
This thesis examines the Norwegian Army Cadets‟ worldview in light of Complexity Theory and the implications of this theory for leadership.
The investigation uses two contradicting theories as a point of departure, Complexity Theory and Newtonian Theory. Complexity Theory is a Social Science-theory that originates from the Natural Science-theory of Quantum Physics where aspect such as non-linearity, chaos and self-organization are highlighted. Furthermore, holistic thinking and bottom-up processes are emphasized.
Newtonian Theory is on the other hand based on a mechanistic and reductionist worldview where a constant strife to achieve balance and control through deterministic- and rational mechanisms are highlighted. A Newtonian system thus operates in a causal- and relatively closed environment where change is incremental and top-down driven.
Using Complexity Theory as a theoretical starting point speaks for a shift in the way we look at leadership. Traditional leadership theories are normally based on the assumptions of Newtonian thinking, i.e. objectivity, reductionism and determinism. A traditional leader is actively shaping the future through regulations that ultimately end in the obtainment of goals. In other words, the processes are characterized as rational, “hard” and incremental. A Complexity Approach, on the other hand, supports Complexity Theory Principles such as self-organizational processes and chaos. Hence, leaders in complex systems should function as enablers of bottom-up processes and embrace chaos and uncertainty as something positive and nourishing. Furthermore, leaders in complex systems use vision and values as guiding principles and focus on micro-level interactions as opposed to a rule-bound and technical approach.
The results from the empirical survey reveal that the Norwegian Army Cadets have a relatively balanced worldview towards Complexity Theory- and Newtonian Principles. On the one hand, a number of strong Newtonian trends such as the perception of conflict, chaos and change as something negative and the embracement of a direct and “hard” leadership style are evident. On the other hand, the Cadets express an adherence towards typical Complexity Theory Principles such as relationship orientation and informal leadership. Hence, it can be argued that the Cadets‟ worldview have elements of both Newtonian Theory and Complexity Theory.
This study can be used to evaluate the effect of the current educational paradigm in the Norwegian Army and simultaneously contribute to further insight and discussion around the field of leadership. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING:
Hierdie verhandeling ondersoek die wêreldbeskouing van Norweegse Leër-kadette in die lig van die Kompleksiteitsteorie, en die implikasies van dié teorie vir leierskap.
Twee teenstrydige teorieë word as vertrekpunt in die ondersoek gebruik, naamlik. Kompleksiteitsteorie en Newtoniaanse Teorie. Kompleksiteitsteorie is „n Sosiale Wetenskapsteorie wat uit die Natuurwetenskaplike teorie van Kwantum-Fisika ontstaan het, met klem op aspekte soos nie-lineariteit, chaos en self-organisasie. Verder word holisitiese denke en prosesse wat van onder na bo werk, beklemtoon.
Newtoniaanse Teorie, aan die ander kant, is gebaseer op „n meganistiese en reduksionistiese wêreldbeeld, met klem op „n konstante strewe na balans en kontrole deur deterministiese en rasionele meganismes. ‟n Newtonianse sisteem opereer dus binne ‟n kousale en relatief geslote omgewing, waar verandering inkrementeel is en van bo na onder gedryf word.
Die gebruik van Kompleksiteitsteorie as ‟n teoretiese vertrekpunt dui op ‟n verandering in die manier waarop ons leierskap benader. Tradisionele leierskap-teorieë is normaalweg gebaseer op Newtoniaanse denke, d.w.s. objektiwiteit, reduksionisme en determinisme. ‟n Tradisionele leier vorm die toekoms aktief deur regulasies wat uitloop op die bereiking van doelstellings. Met ander woorde, die prosesse word gekarakteriseer as rasioneel, ”hard” en inkrementeel. „n Kompleksiteitsteorie-benadering aan die ander kant, ondersteun beginsels van Kompleksiteitsteorie soos self-organiserende prosesse en chaos. Leiers in komplekse sisteme moet dus funksioneer deur prosesse wat van onder na bo werk moontlik te maak, en deur chaos en onsekerheid as iets positief en voedend te beskou. Verder gebruik leiers in komplekse sisteme visie en waardes as riglyne, en fokus op mikro-vlak interaksies in teenstelling met ‟n reël gebonde en tegniese benadering.
Die resultate van die empiriese studie toon aan dat Noorweegse Leër-kadette „n relatief gebalanseerde wêreldbeskouing het t.o.v Kompleksiteitsteorie- en Newtoniaanse beginsels. Aan die een kant, is daar duidelik ‟n aantal sterk Newtoniaanse tendense teenwoordig, soos die persepsie van konflik, chaos en verandering as iets negatiefs, en die aanhang van ‟n direkte en ”harde” leierskapstyl. Aan die ander kant, is daar ‟n neiging tot tipiese beginsels van Kompleksiteitsteori soos verhoudingsoriëntering en informele leierskap. Dit kan dus aangevoer word dat die Kadette se wêreldbeskouing elemente van sowel Newtoniaanse Teorie as Kompleksitetsteorie bevat.
Hierdie studie kan gebruik word om die effek van die huidige onderwysparadigma in die Noorweegse Leër te evalueer, en terselfdertyd ‟n bydrae lewer tot dieper insig in en besprekning van die terrein van leierskap.
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De Beers, diamonds and Angola : developing an understanding of the role of sustainable development and corporate citizenship in De Beers’ exploration strategyWatson, Ingrid 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Sustainable Development Planning and Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / The tensions in the definition and practical implementation of sustainable development are clear. A number of international codes outline the principles that are considered as good corporate citizenship, but are often based on the priorities of the developed ‘North’. Africa calls for a more development-orientated approach to sustainable development. The subject of this study, Angola, is emerging from a history of slavery, colonialism and civil war. Although richly endowed with natural resources and exemplifying one of the world’s fastest growing economies, Angola scores near the bottom of the Human Development and Corruption Perceptions Indices, thereby typifying the Natural Resource Curse. Understanding sustainable development in this context, multinational corporations involved in exploiting these natural resources, are able to contribute to the sustainable development of Angola through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.
An extensive review of the literature, augmented by the author’s experiences (including a recent visit to Angola) as a participant in De Beers’ exploration process allows a number of observations to be made regarding the contribution De Beers can make to the sustainable development of Angola.
De Beers, a world leader in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Recently De Beers has resumed exploration activities in Angola and is in a position, and perhaps has an obligation, to play a part in Angola’s reconstruction. This would obviously also have business benefits. As exploration is not an income generating activity the initial contribution will need to focus on conducting exploration activities in a responsible manner through identifying opportunities to collaborate with local communities and institutions on issues of common concern for mutual benefit. Focusing corporate social responsibility actions on core business activities within De Beers’ sphere of influence; linking with existing initiatives and prioritizing a specific sector or geographical area will have a meaningful and lasting impact. Legal compliance and supporting government institutions in their effort to regulate have also been identified as important opportunities. The most significant contribution that De Beers can make through their exploration activities is to the social and human capital of the areas in which they operate. The exploration CSR activities should lay the foundations for a possible future mine, which has the potential to add significantly to the manufactured and financial capital of Angola.
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Public private partnerships as an alternative service delivery option : a multiple case study of the healthcare sectorHaarhoff, Kosie Jacobus 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPA (School of Public Management and Planning))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / This study examines the key success factors in the Public Private Partnerships
(PPP) field in the Healthcare Sector in South Africa. It gives health departments
insight into the factors which should be considered when using PPP procurement
and when looking at possible PPP opportunities.
The development of PPP’s around the world has urged governments to look at
alternative service delivery methods because of increased pressures on government
budgets. Public Private Partnerships presents governments with a means of
generating private funds for health service delivery whilst government manages the
relationship via a negotiated PPP agreement to monitor the quality of services
rendered.
Different PPP models are applied all over the world depending on the specific needs
of countries. Different factors impact on the success of these partnerships and it is
essential that government share knowledge and best practices. The study showed
that in order for PPP’s to be successful the public institution must do its homework
thoroughly and that the legal framework should be conducive for private sector
involvement in service delivery.
The study showed that the government of a country plays a pivotal role in the PPP
process by giving the necessary political support to ensure the trust of foreign
investors. The legislative framework is a critical factor in the advancement of PPP
procurement and the allocation of risk as an important consideration when pursuing
this type of procurement.
The study examined three concluded PPP Health Sector agreements in South Africa
and looked at lessons learnt, mistakes which were made and what should be
avoided in the future. The three PPP’s in South Africa in this study were the first
though there are other health sector PPP agreements concluded. The other PPP’s
are still in the commencement stage and it is too early to make an assessment at this stage. However, the three case studies conducted give departments a clear
picture of the process, the lessons learnt and the impediments in the PPP process.
The uniqueness of the South African Health sector also prompted the Government to
look at a model which will be best suited to the local market. Best practices from
other countries provide useful information and lessons learnt from other countries
are also important in a developing PPP environment.
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