The Department briefed the committee on government's mid-term performance for the 2009-2014 electoral term. The department presented an overview of the progress made by government in improving performance on the 12 key government outcomes, as well as the five main priorities, as at November 2011, the mid-point of this government's term of office. The report presented findings and recommendations into education and skills, health, crime and corruption, jobs, economic infrastructure, rural development, human settlements, local government and basic services, environmental assets, international relations, and achieving an efficient public service. Priority areas discussed include the following: