1. Accelerating radical socio-economic transformation through the social economy DSD’s Strategy to Unleash the Socio-Economic Potential of Cooperatives and Social Enterprises 1

2. Purpose To brief the Portfolio Committee on DSD’s contribution to radical socio-economic transformation through opportunities created by and within the social economy 2

3. Mandate of DSD Derived from various international and regional protocols: –UN Resolution of Social Cooperatives A/Res/68/133 of 2013 –International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Blueprint for “A Cooperative Decade” - Vision 2022 of Jan. 2013. –Africa Cooperative Development Strategy 2013-2016 by ICA Africa Region 3

4. Mandate of DSD DTI Cooperatives Policy of 2004 which recognizes that cooperatives may operate in all sectors of the economy. White Paper for Social Welfare, 1997 – Sector wide leadership for social and community development The Social Protection mandate of DSD which includes developmental social service interventions to address among other issues related to: –Economic and social exclusion –Household food and nutrition security –Vulnerability of households and individuals to disaster –Strengthen social cohesion (NDP (Vision 2030) 4

5. Vision & Mission Vision To contribute towards the development of an empowered, dynamic and democratic cooperative movement capable of leading the processes of social transformation and sustained economic development and growth. 5

6. Mission The DSD shall facilitate empowerment and capacity building programmes for cooperatives and their members to pursue their social, economic and environmentally sustainable interests effectively and efficiently through investing in: Community-based education among potential members and also ongoing training, incubation and mentoring processes to those already involved in cooperatives Community-based education processes that create the demand for cooperatives from communities based on the understanding of their role in developing a healthy social economy. 6

7. Goals Elevate participation within membership and governance to a new level Position co-operatives as builders of sustainability Build the co-operative message and secure the co- operative identity Ensure supportive legal frameworks for co-operative growth Secure reliable co-operative capital while guaranteeing member control 7

8. Strategic Objectives To promote the development of a vibrant cooperative movement in South Africa through improved participation of members through: –Investment in community-based education processes that create a local demand for cooperatives based on the community’s understanding of its role in developing a healthy social economy –Fostering leadership, innovation and enterprise skills –Incubation and mentoring processes for existing cooperatives To position cooperatives and social enterprises as builders of sustainable development through provision of services that enable them to access economic opportunities within the control of the State To enhance the image and identity of cooperatives as effective drivers of social and economic development 8

9. Strategic Objectives To ensure existence of supportive legal and policy frameworks for growth of social development cooperatives To ensure existence of an appropriate funding model for social development cooperatives while guaranteeing member control 9

10. Strategic Interventions Strategic objectivesHigh level outputPerformance indicator To promote the development of a vibrant cooperative movement in South Africa through improved participation of members Cooperatives and members participating in information sharing, education and communication programmes Database of active cooperatives and members created and maintained Number of cooperatives and members participating in information, education and communication programmes on cooperatives Number of cooperative members participating in exchange and study visits Number of cooperatives and members participating in International Days of Cooperatives To position cooperatives and social enterprises as builders of sustainable development through provision of services that enable them to access economic opportunities within the control of the State Cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) supported to address local problems and achieve greater social, economic and environmental sustainability Number of cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) profiled Number of cooperatives supported Number of social enterprises (NPOs) supported Number of youth and women participating in entrepreneurship skills development programmes Increase procurement of goods and services from cooperatives and social enterprises Number of cooperatives and NPOs supplying food related products to the Household Food Security and Nutrition Programme Number of Cooperatives and NPOs supplying school uniform Rand value of goods and services procured from cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) 10

11. Strategic Interventions Strategic objectivesHigh level outputPerformance indicator To enhance the image and identity of cooperatives as effective drivers of social and economic development Positive cooperative image and secure cooperative identity Number of cooperatives and members participating in consultation sessions/dialogues to build the cooperative message and secure the cooperative identity To ensure existence of supportive legal and policy frameworks that will unleash the potential and growth of cooperatives Supportive legal and policy frameworks for cooperative growth Number of lobbying activities/drives Number of policy briefs developed and communicated To ensure existence of an appropriate funding model for social development cooperatives while guaranteeing member control Funding model for social development cooperatives Funding model for social development cooperatives developed External resource mobilization with social and economic partners 11

12. International Day of Cooperatives 2015 - Saturday, July 4, 2015 GoalsActivities To increase awareness on cooperatives, as well as strengthen and extend partnerships between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including governments. Messages from the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the UN translated into local languages for worldwide distribution; News articles and radio programs publicizing the awareness of the day; Fairs, exhibits, contests and campaigns focused on the topics related to the day; Meetings with government officials, UN agencies and other partner organizations; Economic, environmental, social and health challenges (such as tree planting);& Sponsored cultural events such as theatres and concerts. 12

13. Economic Opportunities from DSD Programmes Social Development Programme Economic Opportunity for Coops Household Food & Nutrition Security Social Relief of Distress Supply of Vegetables, Bread, Milk, Nutritious Drinks, Meat, Milling (Fortified Maize products) and other types of food to: PFDCs; CFDs and CNDCs ECDs Bana-Pele Supply the following to schools: School Uniform (Clothing and Shoes) Dignity Packs Nutritious Food (SNP) Provide scholar transport Social GrantsPurchasing Cooperatives and Health Shops 13

14. Household Food &Nutrition Security Model Provincial Food Distribution Centres Local producers Community Depots CNDCs Cooked meals Households Food parcels Food Agencies: Feeding organisations Bulk procurement of food Donated food 14

15. BANAPELE BANAPELE SCHOOL GOING PACKAGE FREE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SCHOOL UNIFORM DIGNITY PACKS SCHOOL FEEDING SCHOLAR TRANSPORT CHILD SUPPORT GRANT 15

16. Proposed New Targets Strategic objectivesHigh level outputPerformance indicator To position cooperatives and social enterprises as builders of sustainable development through provision of services that enable them to access economic opportunities within the control of the State Cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) supported to address local problems and achieve greater social, economic and environmental sustainability Number of cooperatives profiled Number of social enterprises (NPOs) profiled Number of cooperatives supported Number of social enterprises (NPOs ) supported Number of youth and women participating in entrepreneurship skills development programmes Increase procurement of goods and services from cooperatives and social enterprises Number of cooperatives and NPOs supplying food related products to the Household Food Security and Nutrition Programme Number of Cooperatives supplying school uniform Rand value of goods and services procured from cooperatives and social enterprises 16

17. 17 Strategic objectives High level output Performan ce indicator Audited/Actual Performance Estimated performanc e 2014/15 Medium-term targets 2015/162016/172017/18 2012/132013/14 Facilitate and coordinate community development efforts to build vibrant and sustainable communities by 2019 Community structures capacitated to address local problems Number of coops supported New indicator Database of cooperatives established Train 500 cooperatives 300 cooperative s supported 300 cooperatives supported 300 cooperativ es supported Build conscious and active youth through mobilization and skills development by 2019 Youth participatin g in skills developmen t programme s Number of youths participatin g in skills developmen t programme 209 youth mentors were trained 8 080 young people participated in skills developmen t programmes 5600 youths participating in skills development programme 7000 youths participatin g in skills developmen t programme 8000 youths participating in skills developmen t programme 9000 youths participati ng in skills developme nt programm e Targets on the 2015/16 APP

18. Way Forward The DSD is establishing a Cooperation and Social Enterprises Coordination and Management Unit operational from 1 st April 2015 The targets on the 2015/16 APP will be reviewed following approval of the Draft Concept and Strategy Document 18

19. THANK YOU 19