Policy and Planning
The Policy and Planning branch is vested with the core responsibilities of Regulatory processes of Coordination and Monitoring implementation of National Policies, core Programs, and Statutory functions of the Department. The branch monitors and evaluates progresses and impacts of policies and programs being implemented and report on findings.
The branch is also responsible for building Networks, Dialogues, and Partnerships with Line Agencies, Development Partners, and Stakeholders. The branch further provides advisory and consultative roles, develops research methodologies and techniques, and practically applies research on social policy developments, and strategic and impact program initiatives.
Focal point, liaise with external partners, internal program managers and agencies within the EPG.
Inform and advise PA on new as well as existing developments.
Consult, plan, and advice on internal and external policy matters and strategic engagements
Build and maintain network and partnerships, internally and externally
Prepare the department’s periodic program implementation plans, annual and intermediate plans
Develop appropriate social research methods and techniques on practical approaches to policy developments and priority program initiatives
Twenty-five years of stable leadership and consistent administrative machinery have resulted in EPG attracting more foreign government and NGO donor agencies to invest in all sectors in the province. ’This has been our strength and a Key strategy for addressing our development agendas.
