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SALGA and Financial and Fiscal Commission unveils Cost of Municipal Basic Services ReportPosted: 22 September 2016
SALGA in collaboration with the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) has developed an approach for estimating the cost of providing basic services to poor households and amongst many the results this project show that administrative costs associated with providing basic services are significantly high in many municipalities. Included in the research are costs associated with providing Electricity, Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste, Roads and Storm Water, Cemeteries, Fire Services and Municipal administration. These service offerings are core and are thus fundamental to all municipal activities. The research methodology is designed to unpack capital and operational costs in different municipalities across the country taking into account geospatial and socio-economic variables. Key issues coming out of the research include:
The results of the study require some policy shifts on the side of government and the following policy positions must be investigated;
SALGA and the FFC will present these findings to among others, intergovernmental structures such as the Budget Forum, and MinMecs of various sectors in order to lobby for policy changes. Going forward SALGA and FFC will pursue further engagement with stakeholders to finding lasting fiscal and policy solutions on the risks and challenges identified in the research. This approach and commitment contributes towards ensuing municipalities meet their socio – economic objectives as stipulated in the National Development Plan, Medium Term Strategic Framework including the Sustainable Development Goals. |
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