In 2012/13 Isandla Institute developed a proposition/methodology to establish collaborative planning structures, at project and city level (also referred to as ‘Planning for Informality’). This stems from earlier work on the concept of ‘networked spaces’, mooted by the organisation in 2011, as a vital addition to the current institutional repertoire to facilitate participatory local governance and development. The project was guided by a Technical Steering Committee consisting of representatives from national government (Departments of Human Settlements, Cooperative Governance, Treasury), municipalities and CSOs.