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Report on the Emerging Themes from the Roundtable Conference on Reviewing the Local Government White Paper
The key financial policy objectives for sustainable local government in South Africa are derived from constitutional obligations. These obligations require municipal organization, planning and budgeting systems to equitably target the provision of basic services and socio-economic development for all citizens. Municipal budgets and municipal infrastructure grants are the main policy instruments that direct the expenditure stance of municipalities in achieving the infrastructure service delivery targets.