District Development Model: A Crucial Tool for Community Development and Intergovernmental Relations
The District Development Model (DDM) has become an essential tool for promoting effective intergovernmental relations and community development in South Africa. The InterMinisterial Task Team (IMTT) for the Presidential Imbizo, led by Minister Thembi Nkadimeng, has emphasized the critical role of the DDM in fostering collaborative planning, budgeting, implementation, and integrated monitoring among government, business, and civil society.