. Ensure that the macroeconomic perspective and analysis provided, is clear and dependable. . Continue robust and constructive engagement with departments and Parliament. . Sustain the fiscal stance followed over the years by applying appropriate fiscal policies. . Embracing the new outcomes-based approach in government and adhering to the President's call for a more efficient performance oriented public service. This entails developing measurable outcomes for all programmes and projects, working hand in hand with the new Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation ministries in the Presidency, as well as adhering to the Government Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System. . Exploring policy objectives for a new growth path, including making the economy more labour absorptive, raising productivity, boosting exports, promoting investment, as well as improving education, health and training outcomes. . Ensure proper management of public finances. . Continue with the infrastructure development programme, which provided an essential stimulus during the recession. . Accelerate economic growth and higher employment, which require stabilising microeconomic reforms and implementing sound macroeconomic policy. The Treasury has also identified a need to respond to serious challenges such as employment (especially youth employment) . Efficient use of funds to eliminate waste through the government savings and reprioritisation drive that started in 2009. . To stabilise micro and macro economic policy by coordinating fiscal and monitory policy, working in conjunction with the South African Reserve Bank in this regard. . The drive to eradicate fraud and corruption in procurement and tender processes also has important implications on the National Treasury and its partners, particularly the Auditor General.