National Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy and Framework for IAM
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Transcript of National Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy and Framework for IAM
National Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy and
Framework for IAM
Asset Management Interest group DBSA, MIDRAND
B.A MBENTSE (D: P&S)
14 October 2010
BACKGROUND• This Strategy was developed over a two year period by DWA with
support from several sector partners: National Treasury, the South African Local Government Association (SALGA), the Department of Provincial and Local Government (DPLG), the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Water Research Commission (WRC), Rand Water and Johannesburg Water.
• A national reference group consisting of the above-named partners was established in October 2007 and has given comments and input to this Strategy.
• DWA is leading the actions within each output of the framework, taking responsibility for those within its power to do so, and working closely with other national government departments where responsibility for the envisaged action is statutorily with those departments.
• The Strategy and the Framework is still undergoing the DWA approval processes for implementation.
APPROVAL DELAYS
• Lengthy approval processes
• Internal engagements with other units
• Clear consultation process
• Updating as time was lost
The Water Services Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy
The objective of the National Water Services Infrastructure Asset Management Strategy is to achieve the following outcomes:
• Address service delivery failures in targeted water services institutions in the short term, and effect improvements that can be publicised in order to demonstrate the benefits of IAM.
• Develop in the water sector in the longer term a culture of sustained improvement in the management of water services infrastructure.
DWA ROLE
• DWA as Sector Leader (principally):– Create an enabling environment for IAM
(including policy, legislation, norms & standards)
– Develop a national IAM strategy
– Develop a national IAM implementation framework
– Facilitate stakeholder participation & awareness
– Provide support, training and mentorship
DWA ROLE
• DWA as Sector Regulator (principally):– Monitor performance of IAM
• service interruptions, service quality, functionality, etc.– Audit compliance to minimum IAM standards:
• asset registers, maintenance plan, risk plan etc.– Audit asset values & asset investment plans (with NT)
• DWA as Custodian of water (principally):– Pollution control, water conservation / leakage control– Cost-effective use, licensing etc.
Key principles
• Systems approach. IAM planning must address the full delivery chain
• IAM is a process - not a project or an event. • Water services focus. • Outcomes-based. Each strategic priority must be outcomes-based,
and outcomes must be measurable.• An appropriate mix of short term successes and long term
sustainability.• Focus on and prioritisation of the key challenges. (In Phase 2 of
this project, several hundred challenges were identified.) • Recognition that there is no “one size solution” that fits “all”; the
priorities and options differ from institution to institution, and change with time.
National Implementation Framework
Ten outputs focus on:1. Awareness
2. Synergy
3. Targeted support
4. Municipal Guide and suite of tools
5. M&E system
6. Regulatory framework
7. Skills procurement
8. Human resource development
9. R&D and knowledge dissemination
10. Programme management
Examine Output 2 Greater synergy with water services IAM
initiatives achieved
Activities Responsibility
Engage and find synergy with initiatives within DWA
DWA (Dir: P&S)
Engage with and analyse initiatives other than those of DWA, and find synergy, as appropriate
SRG with DWA taking the lead
Ensure IAM is fore grounded when documents are developed for the water services business
SRG and Municipal Reference Group (MRG)
Synergy sub-outputs2.1 Planning documents2.2 Financing mechanisms
DWAF with COGTA and NTreasury
Examine Output 1 Increased IAM awareness in the
water services sector
Activities Responsibility
Develop a multi-pronged awareness campaign which takes particular target audiences into account
Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) with DWA taking the lead
Implement the awareness campaign in terms of:• media developed• activities undertaken• monitoring and review
SRG with DWA providing the secretariat and coordination
Examine Output 3Improved WSI IAM through targeted
support from national government L
Activities Responsibility
Provide guidance and support to selected WSIs• Undertake desk top capacity assessment• Develop criteria for selection and prioritisation• Determine status quo of individual WSIs• Determine priorities for support• Select WSIs, draw up individual WSI action plans, implement and monitor
SRG with DWA, COGTA and DBSA,N Treasury taking a leading role
Provide direct assistance to prioritised crisis cases• Undertake functional assessment of infrastructure• Develop criteria for selection• Select interventions, ensure budgets, implement and monitor
Treasury with COGTA and DWA
Examine Output 4 Municipal (WSI) implementation framework
and supporting suite of tools developedActivities Responsibility
Develop appropriate suite of tools(ID need, ID range of tools required, ID existing tools, adapt and develop)
MRG and SRG
Ensure tools are readily available and used SRG and DWA
Tools sub-outputs4.1 Asset register and asset management plan templates4.2 Intervention and recovery plan4.3 Resources identified4.4 Financing guide4.5 Life cycle planning guide4.6 HRD checklists and generic contracts4.7 Roles and responsibilities guide4.8 Case studies and lessons on good practice
MRG, DWAF and TreasuryMRG and SRGMRG and SRGMRG and SRGMRG and SRGSRG with NIMS and othersMRG and SRGWIN, MRG and SRG
Examine Output 5 Water services IAM M&E system developed and
linked to current WSI IAM M&E initiatives
Activities Responsibility
Define the scope of WSI IAM M&E initiatives• Review DWA water services M&E in terms of IAM requirements• Identify monitoring processes• Identify evaluation processes• Develop KPIs• Use to strengthen existing system
SRG with DWA taking the lead
Link M&E system with sector wide IAM information management system for WSIs to report against KPIs
SRG with Treasury, dplg and DWA
Examine Output 6 A regulatory framework is defined and
implemented
Activities Responsibility
Define the scope of WSI IAM regulatory requirements Treasury with DCGTA and DWADevelop effective incentives
Identify policy and legislation changes Treasury and DWA
Amend and / or develop regulations (3 – 5 most important ones)
Examine Output 7WSI IAM skills procurement supported
through outsourcing
Activities Responsibility
Assess frequently encountered obstacles National Treasury and dplg, with input from DWA
Simplify procedures for procurement
Provide written guidance on use of special conditions
Provide support with immediate procurement alternatives (e.g. section 78 / mentoring programmes)
National Treasury and DWA
Examine Output 8 Appropriate IAM human resource
development for WSIs supported (L)
Activities Responsibility
Establish IAM as municipal programme and KPA for political and administrative structures
SRG
Identify gaps in existing skills base per WSI
Enforce existing standards for classes of skills
Support processes to re-skill and upgrade skills
Identify training and other courses for WSI staff
Support processes to formalise training at universities, training centres and via SETAs
Examine Output 9 Increased R&D and knowledge
dissemination in water services IAM
Activities Responsibility
Identify key needs SRG and MRG with WRC taking the lead
Develop R&D agenda
Develop knowledge platform and knowledge sharing strategy
Strengthen research capacity and infrastructure
Improve communication and coordination
Publicise and disseminate research
Develop KPIs to measure impact of above
Examine Output 10 Implementation of the Framework is managed
on time, according to budget, and with appropriate guidance and support
Activities Responsibility
Strengthen SRG and ensure it is used to provide strategic oversight and guidance
SRG facilitated by DWA
Strengthen MRG to provide strategic guidance and practical inputs SRG
Strengthen political ownership to set directives and level of importance for IAM
SRG
Strengthen capacity of national government departments SRG
Manage the implementation on time and according to budget SRG with DWA providing secretariat
Ensure indicators per output are honed and strengthened SRG