NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2007/8 – 2009/10

1. NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION STRATEGIC PLAN 2007/8 – 2009/10 PRESENTATION TO JMC ON STATUS OF YOUTH, CHILDREN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 1 JUNE 2007

2. CONTENTS • INTRODUCTION • VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES • KEY FOCUS AREAS • KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES • KEY ACTIVITIES OF STRATEGIC PLANN 2007/8 – • 2009/10 • KEY SUCCESS FACTORS • NYC BUDGET • CONCLUSION

3. INTRODUCTION • Strategic Plan outlines the core mandate and strategic focus elements of the NYC • It notes key challenges in the youth development sector and outlines the response of the NYC to these • Operating within the legislative mandate of the NYC as outlined in NYC Act 19 0f 1996 • It works as a guiding tool for the work of the NYC in the next 3 years • Work plans are being developed to operationalise this plan

4. VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES: Vision: ‘ To create an enabling environment in which youth realize their potential and contribute the consolidation of a caring society’ Mission: To coordinate, promote and monitor youth development through the implementation of an integrated youth development framework. Core Values Core Values in the work of the NYC are guided by values as expressed in the SA Constitution and these include democracy, integrity, professionalism, quality service and non-discrimination

5. KEY FOCUS AREAS • The following key focus areas, in order of priority, will direct the work of the Commission for the next three years – 2006/7 to 2008/9: • Policy and research • Advocacy and lobbying • Coordination and capacity building • The content of the work will be informed by the following priority areas related to youth development: • Economic participation and empowerment • Education and training • Social mobility, capacity building and conscientisation • Social well-being • Justice and safety

6. KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE AREAS • Policy and research • To ensure access to updated information on the status of youth development to inform the work of the Commission • To provide a framework to direct all sectors involved in youth development initiatives • To guide initiatives towards economic participation and empowerment of young people • To guide measures aimed at addressing the well-being of young people • To promote the institutionalisation of youth participation in local government • To support youth civil society initiatives

7. KEY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES CONT……. • Advocacy and lobbying • To influence policies and programmes of government structures, private sector and parastatals on youth development • To promote access to education and training by young people • To encourage conscious participation of young people in the decisions that affect their lives • To influence policies and laws on youth and crime • To actively promote the adoption of healthy lifestyles among young people

8. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES CONT……… • Coordination and capacity building • To ensure integration, cohesion and uniformity of approach on matters related to youth development • To ensure meaningful participation in international engagements related to youth development

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15. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS • This section refers to areas that would need to be improved upon to ensure successful implementation of this Strategic Plan. They include: • Clarity and consistency of roles, responsibilities and approaches of the Commission • Strong relationships with Provincial Youth Commissions • Organisational Culture • Governance Mechanisms • Sufficient Capacity • Alignment with National Agenda

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17. NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION ESTIMATES OF NATIONAL EXPENDITURE REPORT

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