RSDP uses a community-driven development approach. The project cycle connects community planning with technical support, approval, implementation and the care of completed assets.
1. Start up and project entry
Project offices and field teams are established. Consultations with provincial and local authorities, partnership arrangements and community orientation prepare the programme to work in each location.
2. Community mobilisation and planning
Ward development meetings bring people together to discuss local needs. Service mapping, ward profiles and development plans help communities identify priorities and prepare expressions of interest.
3. Subproject selection and preparation
Local-level government committees review proposals with technical and provincial support. Communities validate the proposed subproject, and approved proposals proceed to the relevant grant arrangements.
4. Implementation and monitoring
Training supports community implementation and operations. Procurement and construction are accompanied by monitoring, with operation and maintenance plans developed for the completed asset.
5. Completion and community review
Technical audits and certification are followed by completion reporting and community evaluation. Ward meetings review delivery, finances, procurement and the arrangements for operation and maintenance.