The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) continues to enhance its systems to ensure that participants receive accurate, transparent, and timely payments. As part of this ongoing effort, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) recently hosted a Community of Practice (COP) session focused on strengthening payment systems and addressing existing control gaps.
Efficient payment systems are central to the success of the EPWP. Timely and reliable payments not only support participants’ livelihoods but also strengthen trust in the programme and its ability to create meaningful work opportunities and reduce poverty.
The engagement brought together key stakeholders to explore practical solutions to improve the integration of attendance records and payment processes, strengthen identity verification, and enhance coordination across implementing partners. These improvements are critical to reducing delays and ensuring greater accountability and transparency.
Insights from international best practice highlighted the importance of fully integrated digital systems that link attendance, wage calculation, and direct payments. Such approaches have proven effective in improving payment accuracy, reliability, and overall system integrity.
