Lekwa Local Municipality 2013/14 - Co-operative Governance and ...

“To be the leading, people centered municipality excelling in economic growth, development and governance”Progress Expand the role of state-owned enterprises in training artisans and technicalprofessionals.As a country, progress has been substantial and our history provides many examples of South African comingtogether to achieve amazing things: our democratic transition, our constitution and regular and credibleelections.We still have a lot to do if we are to move towards the inclusive and just society envisaged in our constitutionby 2030. Fortunately the challenges that confront us are not insurmountable.The success of this plan will be judged by its ability to change relationships among people, within families,between people and the state and within the state itself. The plan is about brining about transformation - toachieve a virtuous cycle of confidence and trust a growing economy and expanding opportunities.To achieve our vision, each South African must make a contribution. Active citizenry requires showinginspirational leadership at all levels of society, Leaders should mobilise communities to take charge of theirfuture, raise grievances and assume responsibility for ensuring outcomes achieved.Elements of a decent standard of livingIncome, through employment or social security, is critical to defining living standards, but human beings needmore than income. They need adequate nutrition, they need transport to get to work, and they desire safecommunities and clean neighbourhoods. These elements require action either from individuals, government,communities or the private sector.The National Development Plan makes a firm commitment to achieving a minimum standard of living whichcan be progressively realised through a multi-pronged strategy. In the plan, we do not define that minimumstandard of living but we do provide a framework for the adoption of a minimum standard of living by society.This approach is consistent with the Commission's view that the achievement of such a floor would requiresupport and participation from all social partners and hence its definition is left for on-going work of theCommission.Going forwardIn the remainder of its five-year term, the Commission will raise awareness of the plan among stakeholders,drive a long-term research agenda and advise government and society on the implementation of the plan. Wewill also work with the Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation to monitor the implementationof the plan.2.2 New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a vision and strategic framework for Africa’sRenewal. The NEPAD strategic framework document arises from a mandate given to the five initiating Heads ofState (Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa) by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to developan integrated socio-economic development framework for Africa. NEPAD is designed to address the currentchallenges facing the African continent. Issues such as the escalating poverty levels, underdevelopment andthe continued marginalization of Africa needed a new radical intervention, spearheaded by African leaders, todevelop a new vision that would guarantee Africa’s Renewal.The primary objectives of NEPAD are as follows: To eradicate poverty;21 | P a g e - D r a f t i n t e g r a t e d D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n 2 0 1 3 / 2 0 1 4