DA's Plan for Growth and Jobs - Democratic Alliance

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Foreword by Helen Zille, Leader of the Democratic AllianceSouth Africa is at a crossroads. We have one of thehighest rates of unemployment in the world and 39 % ofthe population live below the poverty line – while eachpassing day the costs of living rise.As a nation South Africa has overcome seeminglyinsurmountable obstacles. Now, our biggest problem weface as a nation is that of poverty. Almost every analystagrees with this statement. Poverty robs people ofdignity, keeps them locked out of opportunity, stunts theirdevelopment and prevents them living a life they value.But even the most intractable problem can be overcome by a plan of action that is based onan accurate diagnosis, and implemented effectively.The unemployment and poverty crisis has the potential to rip our nation apart, but if SouthAfricans unite behind a plan to overcome it, that plan could provide the glue that brings ustogether to build one nation, with one future.It is my great pleasure to introduce the DA’s 8% Growth Plan. We believe it is the planbehind which South Africans can unite to achieve a sustained economic growth rate of 8%.We know that no country has ever overcome poverty and unemployment without substantial,sustained economic growth. This must be our central focus.The plan is an inclusive one – it sets out how the right conditions can be created to ensurethat all South Africans may have access to the job market so that no-one is left behind,destitute and without a future.The DA and I have put our faith in this plan – we believe it is the way forward. Where the DAgoverns we are already proving how many jobs a growth-centred economic policy canrealise. This document is our flagship.We present it to South Africans as they ask themselves which party’s plan to support in therun-up to the momentous 2014 general election. We are confident that this vision can leadSouth Africa into a new era in which every person can achieve his or her potential.We urge government to take heed of this plan, which dovetails in large measure with theNational Development Plan. There is a clear basis on which to take the discussions forwardand build the moderate centre of South African politics as a strong, non-racial, party ofgovernment, with policies that enable our country overcome the scourge of poverty.3 | P a g e
I hope that this document also resonates with you and that you come to share my convictionthat it offers the best way to enable all South Africans to use their hard-won freedom and tolive a life they value.Helen ZilleLeader of the Democratic Alliance4 | P a g e
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Page 10 and 11: PreambleThe 8% Growth Project is th
Page 12 and 13: EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBreaking down barr
Page 14 and 15: A preferable, more nuanced approach
Page 16 and 17: The DA’s policy proposals in this
Page 18 and 19: Engage Africa as a strategic econom
Page 20 and 21: This high unemployment underpins wi
Page 22 and 23: operative government’. The separa
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Page 28 and 29: elieves that, with our rich mineral
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Page 32 and 33: credit, while the employees of thes
Page 34 and 35: have the intended effect. In develo
Page 36 and 37: FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICY PRIORITI
Page 38 and 39: Presidency and VIP security have in
Page 40 and 41: OPENING JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO ALLThe
Page 42 and 43: LONG-TERM POLICY PROPOSALSPolicy ou
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Page 46 and 47: an accredited V-TAP Certificate. Th
Page 48 and 49: SA’s global education rankingsInd
Page 50 and 51: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO INCLUSION
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SA Sports AcademyEstablish a world-
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(b) Specify that the annual financi
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Small Business Growth: A Key Driver
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Breaking down the barriers that kee
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and (ii) registering the Title Deed
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E-government in Africa (global rank
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Internet users in South Africa and
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Policy outcome: Improved state effi
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In the interests of sustaining stro
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LONG-TERM POLICY PROPOSALSPolicy ou
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Simplify import and export procedur
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Assessment Unit, located in the Pre
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The DA in Government: ‘No Frills
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A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALLWe have
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LONG-TERM POLICY PROPOSALSPolicy ou
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MEDIUM-TERM POLICY PROPOSALSPolicy
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CONCLUSIONSouth Africa’s economy
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than limit, economic opportunities
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