Purpose: To improve the framework for cooperative governance between the three spheres, including more coherent vertical and horizontal coordination in support of service delivery; promoting public participation in governance through extending inclusive governance principles and enhanced regulatory mechanisms; coordinate appropriate oversight, intervention and support programmes to provinces and municipalities.

Purpose: To promote an integrated and coordinated system of disaster risk management with special emphasis on prevention, mitigation and preparedness by national, provincial and municipal organs of state, statutory functionaries, other role players involved in disaster risk management and communities.

Purpose: To provide oversight, support programmes and evidence – based regulatory mechanisms for provincial and municipal government, associated institutions and to facilitate effective developments and service delivery.

Purpose:  To support provincial and local government programmes and systems to promote economic and infrastructure development within the context of national priorities.

Purpose: To promote and coordinate research and Information management and development of policies and Legislation on Traditional Affairs and coordinate the institutional development and capacity building programmes in order to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the institution of traditional affairs.