2010 STATE OF NATION ADDRESS (SoNA) SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION 12 FEBRUARY 2010 2/19/10 2/19/10 11

22 State of Nation Address 2010 & Implications for DSD Strategic Areas Highlighted DSD Interventions On socio-economic effects of Global Economic Crises (Dealing with systemic poverty) Further extension of CSG to children under 18 years and age equalisation for old age grant: 2million more children onto the system Stimulate participation in the economy and assist people in meeting basic needs Assist more to invest in future Support more people to save and engage with financial markets. Catalyse the establishment of mico-enterprises. Coherent policy on Social Relief of Distress provision to deal with destitution and immediate needs 2/19/10 2/19/10 22

33 State of Nation Address 2010 & Implications for DSD Strategic Areas Highlighted DSD Interventions On socio-economic effects of Global Economic Crises Finalise work in respect of Comprehensive Social Security – Social Insurance System: Goal: To prevent poverty: Setting up a mandatory system of social insurance (Pensions, disability, survivor benefits, and reform of the RAF) 2/19/10 2/19/10 33

44 State of Nation Address 2010 & Implications for DSD Strategic Areas Highlighted DSD Interventions On job creation opportunities Mainstream EPWP into more Social Sector sub-programmes including community works program Finalise development of a comprehensive Incentive Grant model for funding of all Social Sector programmes. Engaging with Key Business Sectors to stimulate local economic activity and social infrastructure in areas where they operate businesses: Mining Sector. Link grant eligible grant recipients to economic opportunities. Grants Plus – Activation Strategies: Skills Development, FET opportunities, Link to Jobs (Jobs-Centre model) 2/19/10 2/19/10 44

55 State of Nation Address 2010 & Implications for DSD Strategic Areas Highlighted DSD Interventions On youth development and unemployment Implement Masupatsela Youth Pioneer Programme as well as the National Youth Service Build capacity for NPOs delivering services to youth 2/19/10 2/19/10 55

66 State of Nation Address 2010 & Implications for DSD Strategic Areas Highlighted DSD Interventions On local government turn around strategy Capacity building for Community Development Practitioners (CDPs) at district municipalities on IDPs Extend the reach of the Kwanda Social mobilisation and developmental communication methodology and the use of Community Works Programme Build capacity for IDP managers on population and demographic issues in a bid to strengthen planning 2/19/10 2/19/10 66

77 State of Nation Address 2010 & Implications for DSD Strategic Areas Highlighted DSD Interventions “New way of doing things” – Government Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Focus on the institutional planning, monitoring and evaluation towards the achievement of set outcomes relevant to social development Adopt a “Result Based Strategic Framework” which will enable integration of work and delivery of social development services to citizens 2/19/10 2/19/10 77