Document: Moses Kotane LM: IDP 2011/2012

Each sphere of government in South Africa has to see to the optimal allocation and application of resources for its area of jurisdiction. Development Planning is therefore an executive function as it has to be overseen by the highest political office at each sphere and should be ratified by the elected political representatives in that sphere. Development Planning has to determine the way in which each sphere sets its budget. Its influence should extend beyond that of government resources and it must serve to mobilize off-budget resources (State Owned Enterprises, private sector and NGOs).