1. 2010 STATE OF NATION ADDRESS (SoNA) SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION
12 FEBRUARY 2010
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2. 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
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3. 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)
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4. 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)
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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