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The NGP and Local Government

The NGP and Local Government. Economic Planning and Coordination 27 May 2011. Outline. EDD’s role National Challenges Key features of the New Growth Path Proposed framework for alignment Local strategies to create jobs Conclusion. EDD’s role.

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The NGP and Local Government

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  1. The NGP and Local Government Economic Planning and Coordination 27 May 2011

  2. Outline EDD’s role National Challenges Key features of the New Growth Path Proposed framework for alignment Local strategies to create jobs Conclusion

  3. EDD’s role • Address macro and micro-economic development planning • Cross-cutting focus-National Depts., Provinces and Local Government • Economic development planning • Work with other departments and spheres of government to promote –coordination • Ensure job creation at the centre of economic policies- for better employment outcomes

  4. National challenges: • Economic growth since 1994 has equalled the average for middle-income countries • Emissions intensity is very high, mostly due smelting and refining of mining products • BUT • SA remains one of the most inequitable countries in the world • Unemployment is far higher than the norm • Deep historical inequalities in asset ownership and access to education

  5. Jobs- priority • RDP- Creation of decent work and economic security • Gear- targeted new jobs per annum-104 000 average • ASGISA- halve unemployment rate by 2014

  6. The New Growth Path Brings focus on employment creation and seeks to achieve 5 million new jobs in the next decade-2020 Identifies areas of job drivers- key sector Complements the Industrial Policy Action Plan 2 Deal with cross-cutting issues Proposes macro and micro economic policy interventions to support more equitable and employment-intensive growth Emphasizes the importance of social dialogue

  7. Jobs drivers Main economic sectors: Agriculture & agroprocessing Mining and beneficiation Manufacturing (IPAP2) Tourism/other services Infrastructure Energy, transport, communications, water, housing. Look for employment opportunities in “jobs drivers” and implement policies to take advantage of them Spatial opportunities: Rural development African regional development New economies: Green economy Knowledge economy Social capital: The social economy The public sector 8

  8. Alignment with NGP

  9. Proposed framework for alignment

  10. Proposed framework for alignment

  11. Proposed framework for alignment

  12. Local strategy for job creation

  13. Concluding remarks • The NGP seeks to mobilise the country around one vision- job creation • Private sector, local communities, SMMEs, NGOs critical in achieving the objectives • Efficient governance and administration at local government level is fundamental • Implementation will have challenges, but we should not despair • Local Government is a key partner in the implementation of the NGP to achieve in creating and saving jobs 14

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