. To oversee projects, and ascertain whether there was value for money in undertaking all projects. . To evaluate the impact of government programmes on the lives of the people In conclusion, Ms Dambuza stated that in 2004, the Department adopted a new strategy, called Breaking New Ground (BNG). This strategy promotes the establishment of integrated and sustainable human settlements. The aspect of housing was further highlighted in the 2009 State of the Nation Address. This focus was on reversing the trend of further exacerbating spatial marginalisation of the poor by achieving new modes of intergovernmental integration.