| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is there evidence that projects have been prioritized in other marginalized residential areas (not identified as informal settlements)? | Strong Evidence | Metros should have a strategy of development in other marginalized areas, as these are often areas of informal infill development, including backyards |
BEPP 2020/21 | Projects determined throuigh Geographic Priority Areas |
| Is there an indication that priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the city's urban network strategy? | Strong Evidence | It is important that informal settlements benefit from the renewed focus on infrastructure expenditure in the urban network. |
BEPP 2020/21 | In line with the Urban Network Strategy, CoE identified five Integration Zones, five Marginalised areas in informal settlements and townships |
| Is there evidence that the majority of priority informal settlement upgrading projects are located in the urban network? | Strong Evidence | The extent to which prioritised projects are included in the urban network. |
BEPP 2020/21 | Priority 7 in the CAPEX projects and Integration Zone 1. |
| Does the city council have a land release strategy in place? Or is there a strategy being compiled? | Strong Evidence | An overarching strategy for land acquisition and release for housing and informal settlements indicates forward planning |
BEPP 2020/21 | Land banking and land release strategy |
| What are the components of the land release strategy? | Strong Evidence | Each city should indicate what measures it is taking towards realising the land strategy. |
BEPP 2020/21 | Meant to ensure efficiency in allocating land and equity in the distribution of land. This involves 3 stages: Strategic property planning; Land acquisation; and Land management. |
| Is there a clear indication that the city government has adopted a land strategy with regards to informal settlements? | Partial Evidence | Even though the city government might have a land strategy, it might not benefit informal settlement residents. |
BEPP 2020/21 | Management/ Prevention of Illegal Occupation |
| Have risks of unlawful land occupations been identified? | Strong Evidence | Risks of unlawful land occupations often times justify anti-poor policies |
BEPP 2020/21 | High risk |
| What is the nature of the land strategy with regards to informal settlement upgrading? | Partial Evidence | Is the land strategy preventative or enabling in nature? |
BEPP 2020/21 | Preventative |
| Has a department / service provided been identified to take responsibility of the strategy? | Strong Evidence | Institutional capacity is needed to manage the land strategy. |
BEPP 2020/21 | Service provider appointed to patrol IS and prevent occupation |