WCG DoTP APP 2023/2024

In this context the approach of utilising the international best practice instrument is continuously enhanced to measure and be responsive to the data governance maturity across departments. The PDO will continue to deliver increased value by pursuing these three strategic shifts in tandem with the data delivery plan: • Advancing a data and evidence organisation for improved service delivery and societal outcomes;

• Building a Data Ecosystem for service delivery linked to Jobs, Safety and Well-being; and

• Shaping integrated data and evidence services to meet ongoing data demands.

The four strategic outcomes continue to build up towards the sub-programme outcome as per the DotP Strategic Plan (SP) that refers to the ‘increased use of quality data and evidence’ within and across the WCG. The four strategic outcomes are aimed at achieving:

Insightful Data;

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An Interconnected Data Ecosystem;

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• Transformed Data and Evidence Services Capabilities; and

A Responsive Operating Model.

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The Catalytic Enhancements that will be prioritised are:

CATALYTIC ENHANCEMENT

DESCRIPTION

1. Expand on the utilisation of socio-economic data and indices using data analytics to inform societal change

Expanding on the utilisation of available socio-economic data with other data sources to derive data analytic products that guide decision making for informed societal change Expanding the central availability and access to quality performance data through an indicator and performance data platform to guide decision making and better tracking of WCG performance The application of Responsive Evidence Methods using innovative approaches to promote the uptake of evidence use for identified strategic priorities to improve service delivery outcomes The Western Cape Data Portal provides access to current and insightful data and evidence to inform decision-making, from a central organised space

2. Expand the depth and breadth of performance data for increased use to inform service delivery improvement

3. Increasing the reach of responsive evidence methods to improve government performance

4. Enhancing WC Data Portal content to improve access and use of data for decision-making

5. Collaborative research and development of a Data Governance Policy Framework enabled by legislation

Concurrent and systematic research and development of data legislation enabling policy for data governance to drive data for development

6. Coordination of building a community of practice for data governance across WCG departments and with external stakeholders

This Community of Practice (COP) is a partnership approach that streamlines communication and advocacy efforts related to sharing learnings and experiences on responsive data and evidence services

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DOTP ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN FOR 2023/2024