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`YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. July, 2015. The pillars of the NDP. The Plan is founded on the six pillars: M obilisation of all South Africans Active engagement of citizens in their own development Expansion of the economy & making growth inclusive

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July, 2015

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  1. `YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN July, 2015

  2. The pillars of the NDP The Plan is founded on the six pillars: • Mobilisation of all South Africans • Active engagement of citizens in their own development • Expansion of the economy & making growth inclusive • Building of key capabilities (human, physical & institutional) • Building a capable and developmental state • Fostering of strong leadership throughout society

  3. Population dynamics to 2030 • Population projected to grow by 8.5 million to about 58.5 million in 2030 • Urban population projected to rise by 11 million to 41 million • HIV/Aids reduced life expectancy significantly up to 2005, this is now beginning to be reversed with anti-retroviral treatment

  4. Youth Demographics Although South Africa’s population growth is slowing, our nation has proportionally higher numbers of young people. BUT TO DATE… • 42% of young people between the ages of 15-35 are unemployed • 31% of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are not in employment, education and training • 7.3% of young people between the ages of 5-24 years are living with HIV. • One in five young people (2-million) were victims of theft; about one in 10 were robbed 1in 4 South African will be between the ages of 15-29 Between now and 2030

  5. Our Vision for 2030 NO ONE IS SOUTH AFRICA WILL LIVE IN POVERTY THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WILL ONLY BE 6% PER CAPITA INCOME WILL RISE FROM R50 000 IN 2010 TO R120 000 BY 2030

  6. Specific Objectives of NYP2020 • In response to provisions within the NDP, Cabinet adopted the NYP 2020 on 27 May 2015 after a series of CONSULTATIONS by the Presidency. • Objective of the NYP 2020 is to Foster a sense of national cohesion. acknowledgeyouth diversity and provide opportunities. • It focuses on: • MAINSTREAMINGYD into government programmes, policies and BUDGETS; • StrengtheningYD MACHINERY; • EMPOWERINGyoung people, and therefore GUARANTEEINGa sustainable future as per NDP Vision 2030; • Buildinga Culture of PATRIOTISM; • National, Democratic, non-sexist & united South Africa. • Young people said: “WE WANT A HAND UP NOT A HANDOUT”

  7. Status of Youth at a Glance Education: • Young People without Matric – 65%. • Gradual Increase of TVET and University Entrants, but remain with a NEET of 3.5mil. • Young Africans remain largely unskilled compared to white youth. Economic: • High Youth Unemployment – more than one in three. • Unacceptable number of unemployed graduates. • Teenage pregnancy at highly unacceptable levels.

  8. Status of Youth at a Glance Health: • HIVprevalence rate amongst 15-24 – 8.7% • High levels of alcohol abuse, unprotected sex.violent behaviour anddrug abuse. • High numbers of young black males die due to unnatural causes. • TuberculosisandHIVmain cause of youth death. Social Cohesion: • Lack of sporting, cultural and recreational facilities (We want to PLAY). • Feweryoung people participate in election, stating concerns around JOBS, SERVICE DELIVERY , CORRUPTION, and TRUST. Youth Development Machinery: • No adequate FRAMEWORK for YOUTH WORK. • Persistent exclusion of Disabled Youth.

  9. What does NYP2020 Commit to? • YD should be categorised into FIVE AREAS: • Economic Transformation. • Education and Skills Development. • Healthcare and Healthy Lifestyles. • National Unity and Social Cohesion. • Optimisation of the YD Machinery. • The Presidency is at the centre of MAINSTREAMING, CO-ORDINATING and OVERSIGHT of YD. • BudgetaryCommitments????

  10. Economic Transformation • Youth employment/enterprise focused Industrial Policy & Beneficiation. • Facilitation of First-Time entrants. • Specific Youth Set-Asidesin Procurement, incl inLOCALISEDprocurement. • Review of Progress in terms of the Youth Employment Accord &Employment Tax Incentives. • Access to Land, plus youth focused empowerment in key sectors of the economy.

  11. Education and Skills Development • Improve Quality of FET and Expand their numbers. • More funding for academically deserving students from poor families. • Recruit graduates into the Public Service. • Commitments from SOE’s to train Artisans. • Access to Information through IT development. • Second Chances for OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH. • Gradual introduction of FREE EDUCATION up to University undergraduate levels.

  12. Healthcare & Healthy Lifestyles • Increased access to information & knowledge.around SEXUALITY issues. • Responsive information, education & counselling to adolescents. • Overall transformation of the healthcare system, including introduction of NHI. • Reduced availability of DRUGS and ALCOHOL. • Build support networks for rehabilitationetc. • Availability of Sports & Recreational facilities at all communities.

  13. National Unity and Social Cohesion • Support & harness youth leadership at all levels and sectors. • Confront systematic racism, whilst encouraging dialogue amongst youth. • Useeducation, sports, arts and culture to foster intergration of young people beyond racial lines. • Theteaching of history in schools. • National symbols, incl constitution, flag etc. • ANational Youth Service programme. • Role of media, and knowledge institutions.

  14. Optimisation of the YD Machinery • Leadership by the Presidency is crucial in terms of co-ordination & mainstreaming of YD, also oversightof the WHOLE govt. • Empower the NYDAthroughlegislative changes. • Ensure that all departments haveYouthDirectoratesthat implements NYP2020. • All provincesandmunicipalitiesto have dedicated youth service points & budgets. • Ensure that the BUDGETreflects the commitment of govt towards YD.

  15. Implementation… • The PWG Task Team will overseetheimplementationof government’s YD commitments. • The WORK STREAMS will include implementation by ALL OTHER SECTORS. • The commitments in the NYP2020will be integrated into the MTSF 2014-2019, attached to specific OUTCOMES and forreporting to Cabinet • The PWG on Youth will receive Annual Reports • Co-ordination of Youth Focal Points.

  16. What are the Quick Wins… • 1 million NYS, with Expansion and Coordination Framework in place. • 1 million SMME’s, with the MaraMentorlaunched. • Jobs through a Youth Employment Programme. • Workplace Skills Programmetargetting unemployed graduates, first-time entrants & Grade 12. • Reforming NSFAS, and developing a clear vision for Higher Education. • Social Cohesion, with focus on Sports, Arts and Culture. • IYDS and NYDA Act amendment to be finalised.

  17. Way Forward • We need everyone involved… • Governmentalone cannot deal with all these CHALLENGES. • All key sectors should be mobilised for YD. • Young people are an IMPORTANT FORCE for YD. • YD will require RADICAL & BOLD Initiatives/Interventions. • Systems and Measures for ACCOUNTABILITYto ensureImplementation. • Nothing will move,if young people are not at the centre of YD.

  18. Thank you! Dr R.Bernice Hlagala Bernice@presidency-dpme.gov.za Thank You

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