RISKS, CONSTRAINTS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES. A number of systematic risks were identified which cut across many of the outputs and sub-ouputs of outcome 12: an effective, efficient and developmental public service. These include: Insufficient buy-in and cooperation from delivery partners and other critical stakeholders Lack of capacity in terms of human resources (insufficient staff and/or insufficient skills) Inadequate funding Non-existence of baseline information or poor quality information Lack of specific enforcement mechanisms Poor integration between outcome 12 and outcome 9 Output-specific risks and constraints were also identified (see Appendix A). For instance, in relation to output 4: tackling corruption effectively, the following risks have been identified: The number of cases lodged with regard to particular departments. Backlogs that may have developed with regard to addressing cases of alleged corruption. Commonality of the cases lodged manifesting a particular problem. Financial implications or potential loss to the State Political considerations or lack of political will. The level of the official(s) against whom the allegations are made. The issues to be investigated. Confidentiality of the case to be investigated Time delays in conducting face to face interviews and approval to conduct investigations. Difficulties in getting the relevant information. Having identified these risks, the detailed implementation plans for each of the sub-outputs will put in place appropriate mitigation strategies e.g. various contingency plans, project risk management, critical stakeholder management and consultation activities, submissions of cogent budget motivations based on delivery agreement commitments in the 2011/12 MTEF cycle etc. The Implementation Forum for outcome 12 will play a major role in monitoring and managing these risks.
RISKS, CONSTRAINTS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES. <This section lists all the major risks and constraints that may arise in the overall process of delivering each output. Describe in some detail how you would mitigate the risks and overcome the constraints. Deal with likely excuses for non-delivery upfront.>
RISKS, CONSTRAINTS AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES. Achieving the employment and growth targets largely depend on the global economic environment. The economic outlook in the current administration period is still weak. The risk of a double-dip recession has increased given the sluggish performance of most developed countries and increased need for fiscal consolidation. Poor growth performance will have significant impact on government revenues, which may reduce resources required to achieve some certain targets outlines in the agreement. Continued investment into economic infrastructure will provide a buffer for the economy and lay a strong foundation for the economy’s competitiveness going forward.
