2. Alignment with National Development Plan. The Committee notes that the Department has begun the process of aligning its work with the National Development Plan (NDP). The finalised Plan deals with the institutional reforms required to overcome weaknesses in the public sector. It specifically identifies the need to build the capabilities of our legal and other institutions, as well as strengthen human capabilities, as critical in this regard. The Committee, therefore, understands that, for now, the Department will continue to focus on delivering in terms of Outcome 3 with certain adjustments. Still, these will need expanding on; if the Plan's full vision is to be achieved. It is disappointing that there is no clear link between the NDP and the Department's planning at the level of implementation for 2013 for those recommendations that do not require additional resources.