1. INTEGRATED & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
BACKGROUND
The Integrated & Sustainable Development Planning (ISDP) learning programme
aims to develop higher-level skills required to identify developmental priorities and
equip learners with an ability to plan in an integrated way.
It clarifies the critical importance of sustainable social, economic and
environmental development and expands learner’s understanding of the
international and national framework that drives planning.
LEARNER PROFILE
This capacity building programme is intended for municipal managers, integrated
development planning coordinators, councillors and other development specialists
and planners serving local, provincial and national government.
Persons employed in non-profit, non-governmental organisations and private
sector agencies that interact with local government would also benefit from
completing the programme.
In addition it will be of value to persons who seek employment in government and
public officials who are building their career as a development planner, public
sector manager or administrator.
Although it is recommended that learners should have obtained a Further
Education and Training Certificate (FETC) or equivalent qualification, Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) is promoted.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The programme consists out of five modules.
Module 1 Population and Development STSN/ ISDP1011/ PD02
Module 2 Spatial Development STSN/ ISDP1011/ SD02
Module 3 Data Gathering and Analysis STSN/ ISDP1011/ DG02
Module 4 Integrated Development STSN/ ISDP1011/ ID02
Module 5 Local Governance STSN/ ISDP1011/ LG02
The first four modules are face-to-face training sessions of five (5) consecutive
days per module. An interactive adult learning approach will be followed during
contact hours, including presentations, seminars, discussion groups, group work
and practical activities.
This course is mid-level in technical content. It weaves theoretical underpinnings
into non-technical presentations and reading materials with empirical evidence
using a knowledge-sharing approach.
During the few weeks break between modules, learners have an opportunity to
complete the fifth module on their own accord.

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SAQA UNIT STANDARDS
The programme is aligned to three unit standards that fall within LG Seta scope:
1. US # 120504: Determine the impact and policy implications of the concepts of integrated
sustainable development and sustainable human settlements for a municipal area (NQF Level
5 Credits 8)
2. US # 120502: Facilitate municipal wide information gathering and the compilation of an
updated integrated municipal development profile (NQF Level 6 Credits 8)
3. US # 120501: Demonstrate an understanding of the legal implications and principles of the
concepts of 'developmental local government' and 'integrated development planning' for
governance in a municipal area (NQF Level 5 Credits 6)
To assess competency, learners have to submit a Portfolio of Evidence with:
Individual and/or group formative learning activities of each module
Individual open book summative assessment at the end of each module
Successful completion will provide a learner with twenty two credits towards the National
Certificate Municipal Integrated Development Planning (SAQA Reg No: 50205 NQF Level 5)
CONTENT OF PROGRAMME
Module 1 Population and Development
Chapter 1
Objective:
Sustainable Human Development
To link population studies with sustainable development practices and evaluate
developmental status
Session 1 Population
Session 2 Development
Chapter 2
Objective:
Economic Development
To integrate economic growth with sustainable development practices
Session 3 Economic Trends
Session 4 Economical Forces
Chapter 3
Objective:
Social Development
To integrate human development with sustainable development practices
Session 5 Social Trends
Session 6 Social Forces
Chapter 4
Objective:
Environmental Development
To integrate environmental concerns with sustainable development practices
Session 7 Environmental Trends
Session 8 Environmental Forces

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Module 2 Spatial Development
Chapter 1
Objective:
Sustainable Settlements
To link population studies with sustainable human settlements and explore
related developmental challenges
Session 1 Human Settlement
Session 2 Settlement Patterns
Chapter 2
Objective:
Policy Directions
To link international and national sustainable human settlement policies and
programmes and integrate spatial planning in development initiatives
Session 3 International Directives
Session 4 National Directives
Chapter 3
Objective:
Spatial Distribution
To understand government's strategies to overcome the legacy of the apartheid
space economy and ensure sustainable human settlements
Session 5 The South African Framework
Session 6 Development Initiatives
Chapter 4
Objective:
Demographic Spatial Analysis
To apply spatial demography to integrated sustainable development and human
settlements
Session 7 Geography of Demography
Module 3 Data Gathering and Analysis
Chapter 1
Objective:
Demography
To apply demographic data and information to sustainable development and
human settlement planning
Session 1 Demographic Factors
Session 2 Demographic Composition
Chapter 2
Objective:
Measurements
To apply and present mathematical measurements to sustainable development
and human settlement planning
Session 3 Mathematics
Session 4 Graphical Displays
Chapter 3
Objective:
Statistics
To apply statistical analysis to sustainable development and human settlement
planning
Session 5 Data and Information
Session 6 Data Sources
Chapter 4
Objective:
Research
To research data and information required for sustainable development and
human settlement planning
Session 7 Social Research
Session 8 Practical Application

4. 4
Module 4 Integrated Development
Chapter 1
Objective:
Developmental Approach
To plan human development with consideration of current pressing issues
Session 1 Development
Session 2 Emerging Issues
Chapter 2
Objective:
Local Government
To align human development planning with Government’s development approach
Session 3 Structures
Session 4 Municipal Processes
Chapter 3
Objective:
Monitoring and Evaluation
To assess the impact and improve human development plans
Session 5 M&E Strategy
Session 6 M&E Methods
Chapter 4
Objective:
Integration
To link, harmonise and co-ordinate sustainable human development plans
Session 7 Development Integration
Module 5
Objective
Local Governance
To understand the legal implications of developmental local government and
apply the principles of integrated development planning for governance in a
municipal area
Chapter 1 The Constitution
Overview of the Constitution of South Africa
Chapter 2 Local Government
Overview of the White Paper on Local Government
Chapter 3 Municipal Systems
Overview of the Municipal Systems Act
Chapter 4 Strategic Framework
Overview of the Medium Term Strategic Framework
Chapter 5 Sustainable Development
Overview of the National Framework for Sustainable Development
FURTHER INFORMATION
Department of Social Development: Linda van Staden <LindavS@dsd.gov.za>
Seboka Training and Support Network: Elizabeth Nombe <sebokatr@lantic.net>
Programme Developer and Quality Assuror: Madi Ditmars <madiditmars@gmail.com>