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Department: Public Works and Infrastructureto the provincial priorities, being to Inclusive Economy and Service Delivery through Social and Economic Infrastructure Development. 4: Integrated planning and coordination focusing on acceleration of coordinated infrastructure development in the Province through improved infrastructure planning, delivery, operations and maintenance of the enabling infrastructure network. This outcome is linked to Consolidating the social wage through reliable and quality basic services and capable, ethical and developmental state which are the strategic priorities on the MTSF. It is also linked to Service Delivery through Social and Economic Infrastructure Development on the provincial priorities. 5: Optimised work opportunities with focus on creation work opportunities through infrastructure delivery and some of the programmes of the department thereby contributing towards poverty alleviation and inclusive economy. This outcome is linked to Economic transformation and job creation, which is the strategic priority on the MTSF. It is also linked to Job Creation on the provincial priorities. 6: Dignified user experience by strengthening infrastructure delivery through the delivery of Office Precincts that are aligned to the District Development Model together with the implementation of the Facilities Management Framework and support provided to the Municipalities. This outcome is linked to Economic transformation and job creation, which is the strategic priority on the MTSF. It is also linked to Job Creation on the provincial priorities. The impact of providing Dignified User Experience is attained by providing functional accommodation and facilities management services that facilitates the attainment of User Department%u2019s service delivery objectives. The functionality of the accommodation provided is reflected in the quantity, quality, environmental friendliness, safety, accessibility as well as cost effectiveness of accommodation. This outcome is linked to A capable, ethical and developmental state, which is the strategic priority on the MTSF. It is also linked to Inclusive Economy and Service Delivery through Social and Economic Infrastructure Development on the provincial priorities. 7: Resilient and capacitated Public Works and Infrastructure focusing on ensuring skilled and capable workforce including improved governance and capability, transformed, integrated and innovative service delivery as well as agile technology and enabling systems. In building a capable Department, the outcome implies a well-run and effectively coordinated state institution, with skilled personnel who are committed to high quality services and service delivery objectives, in order to overcome the root causes of poverty and inequality. This outcome is linked to A capable, ethical and developmental state, which is the strategic priority on the MTSF. On the provincial priorities, it is linked to building Capable and Democratic Institutions. 8: Responsive and citizen centric Public Works and Infrastructure through improved intergovernmental relations and engagement with citizens, building a positive brand and gender mainstreaming empowerment and equality including development of youth and persons living with disability. This outcome is linked to Social cohesion and safe communities which is the strategic priority on the MTSF. On the provincial priorities, it is linked to building Capable and Democratic Institutions. 2 REVIEW OF THE CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR (2024/25) 2.1 Key achievements The department has recorded progress toward its plans in the Annual Performance Plan as it continues to prioritise improving provision of its core services in an efficient and effective manner. Progress has been made on the identified strategic focus areas in line with the outcomes. 290