An assessment of the District Development Model (DDM) one plan on local economic Development at district municipalities: a case study of West Rand district municipality

Abstract

The District Development Model aims to improve integrated planning and delivery across the three spheres of government in a spatially targeted way. It focuses on 52 district and metropolitan spaces as convergence points for all government and private sector investment. The integrated planning and delivery in relation to district and metropolitan spaces will be enabled by joint planning, budgeting, and implementation processes. The legislative framework of local government in South Africa, especially the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, introduced a new system (reform) of local government which required an efficient, effective, and transparent local public administration that conforms to constitutional principles. It further encouraged a coordinated approach by municipalities towards socio-economic development. The roles of DDM include planning and coordinating LED strategies within the framework of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs. This research focused on conducting an evaluative assessment of the impact of the District Development Model One Plan on improving service delivery through accelerated Local Economic Development in the West Rand District Municipality.