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PRESENTATION TO PROVINCIAL LED FORUM 30 APRIL 2013. STATUS OF UTHUNGULU DISTRICT LED FORUM. OUTLINE. Successes Challenges Support required from DEDT & DCOGTA LED Benchmarking Implementation Plan . SUCCESSES. LED Forum re-established in November 2012
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PRESENTATION TO PROVINCIAL LED FORUM30 APRIL 2013 STATUS OF UTHUNGULU DISTRICT LED FORUM
OUTLINE • Successes • Challenges • Support required from DEDT & DCOGTA • LED Benchmarking Implementation Plan
SUCCESSES • LED Forum re-established in November 2012 • Set dates for future meetings i.e next date is 17 May 2013 • Availability of TOR • Representation of stakeholders (LMs, Business Sector & Government departments). • Sharing of LED Framework document with Forum members • Availability of LED Plans i.e LED Benchmarking Report & Implementation Plan – To be adopted by the Council • One on one meetings with LED Forum stakeholders
CHALLENGES • Poor attendance by some LMs • Lack of sufficient human resources and budget • District LED Strategy needs to be reviewed
Support required from DEDT & DCOGTA • Continuous support financially and technical to implement projects & sustainability of the Forum • Reviewing of the District LED strategy • Establishment of Development Agency to fast track Agricultural Development & Fresh Produce Market • Better alignment of LED Local, District, Province and National Plans • Implement BR & E Programme across sectors and the District