1. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 1 AZAPO’s INPUT TO THE NYDA BILL 17 NOV 08 Veli Mbele AZAPO’s National Secretary of Youth Affairs

2. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 2 PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1) Introductory remarks 2) Observations on the NYC by the ad hoc Committee on the Review of Chapter 9&Related Institutions 3) Observations by AZAPO on the NYC 4) Azapo’s proposals on the NYDA Bill 5) Conclusion &questions

3. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 3 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS AZAPO supports the spirit and intent of the Bill AZAPO also supports the spirit and intent of the African Youth Charter Negligible difference between the objects of NYC/NDYA and only seem to differ in structure, function and form. Amendments underlined

4. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 4 OBSERVATIONS BY AD HOC COMM 70% SA population under age of 35 Youth aged 14-35 close to 40% of total population- this figure rises to 60% if the total population of continent is considered This figure is expected to rise to 80% by 2020 Youth development to grow in prominence-as youth continue to grapple with poverty,unemployment,substance abuse&HIV&Aids

5. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 5 OBSERVATIONS BY AD HOC COM contd On the NYC: It had not reported on Govts compliance with its international obligations regarding youth development Developed an integrated youth development policy but took a while to get it adopted Its interaction with civil society wasn’t sufficiently structured

6. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 6 OBSERVATIONS BY AD HOC COM cntd Had limited resources &viewed itself an advisory body(and not implementation body) It had limited interaction with Parliament Youth development initiatives occurred haphazardly within state departments Most state departments reduce youth development to issues of skills development

7. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 7 OBSERVATIONS cntd There is considerable overlap between the functions of the NYC and those of the Youth Desk in the Presidency NB: Based on these observations, the Committee concluded that the NYC” as it is presently formed, doesn’t serve its purpose”.

8. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 8 AZAPO’S OBSERVATIONS The NYC(and mainly) Umsobomvu placed a disproportionate emphasis on youth entrepreneurship/employment as opposed to youth educational development In the appointment of Commissioners political affiliation took precedence over the critical skills required to execute the mandate of the NYC (especially in the provinces)

9. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 9 AZAPO’S OBSERVATIONS cntd NYC tended to operate in a sectarian manner and gradually became an employment agency for a certain sector of our youth Lately, it was also affected by the convulsions within our national politics,which injured its legitimacy to some extend

10. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 10 AZAPO’S PROPOSALS Need for a stand alone Youth Ministry (children’s rights,gender and rights of disabled) However, under current configuration, the NYDA could be housed under the Ministry of Sport&Recreation Therefore, all reference to “President", be replaced with “Minister” Section 1-insert”Minister” and" Member of the Executive Council”

11. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 11 AZAPO’s PROPOSALS cntd Section 3(f) insert- educational development (h) promote, the intergovernmental framework Act of 2005(or an amendment thereof or new legislation), the uniformed implementation of the National Youth Development Strategy and establishment of Youth Directorates in State departments and/or organs

12. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 12 AZAPO’S PROPOSALS cntd Section 4- (j)”…operate in a transparent and accountable manner” how will this be ensured in practice? Need for a clause the speaks to the moral development of young people and nation building Section 5-to be amended to functions of the “Minister” Section 6(1)(ii)-insert “educational development”

13. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 13 AZAPO’S PROPOSALS cntd Section 6(4) insert a clause that makes it obligatory for the Agency, to at least, two national general councils of national youth organisations,with one year Section 7(a) Integrated Youth Development Strategy-insert must intergrate Section 8(a) Replace”determine”with “executive”

14. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 14 AZAPO’S PROPOSALS cntd Section 9-Composition,appointment and conditions of service of the Board-insert-”All Board Directors must conclude a written performance agreement” Section 16-Appointment of Staff- insert- ”All staff must conclude a written performance agreement”

15. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 15 AZAPO’S PROPOSALS cntd Section 20(1)(a)Provincial Boards-The Agency must insert in consultation with the MEC for Sport and Recreation and all relevant civil society organizations, appoint a management board for each province

16. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 16 AZAPO’S PROPOSALS cntd Section 21(2)Local Co-coordinators-The management board of each province, must insert-in consultation the relevant Mayor and civil society organizations, appoint a Local Co-coordinator

17. AZAPO-THE PEOPLE'S ALTERNATIVE 17 AZAPO THANKS THE COMMITTEE SIYABONGA RE A LEBOGA DANKIE THANK YOU