Focus on ‘the how’ of infrastructure roll-out as important as ‘the what’
Addressing the current fiscal imbalance in the economy through accelerated and efficient infrastructure procurement and achieving the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) require a strategic focus on not just the short-term, but the medium- to long-term delivery of basic services in South Africa, says industry body the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).
To revitalise and rebuild the South African economy, government must focus on five key pillars that are fundamental to service delivery, namely technology, skills development, grassroots society, sustainability and integration of key institutions to have a common vision linked to the objectives of the NDP.
“To close the gaps that hinder the delivery of basic services in South Africa, policy and procurement need to be integrated to achieve a common vision that does not focus only on what needs to be done, but more strategically on how it should be done.
“Alleviating poverty, inequality and unemployment and focusing on improved skills development and inclusiveness require that these key pillars be integrated. There is an urgent need to remove the disconnect and to understand that behind these challenges are real people with real issues,” says SAICE CEO Vishaal Lutchman.
“We need new thinking and innovation around our long-term strategic planning. This type of planning will provide us with the tools to continue to grow the economy, even in times of crisis. If we can integrate the current work streams, there is an opportunity for convergence and a home-made South African solution for infrastructure delivery.”
He called on government to engage institutions such as SAICE, which have seasoned industry experts in technical and strategic competencies, to help innovate with a common purpose to achieve the strategic objectives of the NDP.
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