Cabinet considers new measures to accelerate service delivery
Government departments may face tighter reporting requirements under a proposed performance programme.
A proposed government performance programme would require departments to provide more frequent updates on infrastructure and service-delivery targets.
Government officials are considering new measures aimed at improving accountability across national and provincial departments.
The proposal includes clearer delivery targets, regular progress reports and early intervention where projects fall behind schedule.
Public administration experts say stronger monitoring could help, but departments will also require skilled personnel and reliable information systems.
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