| Question | Answer | Description | Datasource and Evidence | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Are there budgetary or institutional capacity for participatory planning in informal settlements? | Partial Evidence | Without institutional capacity, it is unlikely that the city government will take participatory planning seriously. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review | Focus is suggested through such statements as “Entrenching a culture of public participation in municipal planning, budgeting and decision-making processes”. Limited evidence as to whether this actually translate on the balance sheet though. |
| Are there any other special arrangements in place to allow for participatory informal settlement upgrading? | Partial Evidence | Special arrangements might be required to deal with the contextual particularities of informal settlements in different locations. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review | Capacity Support Plan outlines a number of considerations to streamline strategic allignment and institutional collaboration. Limited evidence of implementation. |
| Does the city government have partnerships in place with organisations that can facilitate community participation? | No Evidence | Partnerships with internal departments and councilors and/or external organisations might be required to facilitate participatory planning. |
IDP/ BEPP 2019/20 review | No partnership in place |