1. The main thrust of the above-mentioned strategic priority is on the implementation of Local Government Turn-Around Strategy (LGTAS), legislative reforms and spatial planning. The aim being to strengthen the capacity of municipalities by supporting them in the development and implementation of municipal specific turn-around strategies. 2. In terms of the implementation of LGTAS the Department aims to play a significant part in building a democratic developmental state by strengthening intergovernmental planning and co-ordination for the LGTAS. It will provide support to the provinces to improve performance of municipalities in signing performance agreements and co-ordinating the review of Siyenza Manje Programme. The Department also intends providing support to the municipalities on disaster risk management and risk reduction, and co-ordinating and rolling-out the support on the LGTAS.