The National Development Plan (NDP) offers a long-term perspective. It defines a desired destination and identifies the role different sectors of society need to play in reaching that goal, Minister in The Presidency: National Planning Commission, Trevor Manuel, said at a media briefing on the implementation of the plan on 19 February 2013.
The NDP aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. According to the plan, South Africa can realise these goals by drawing on the energies of its people, growing an inclusive economy, building capabilities, enhancing the capacity of the state, and promoting leadership and partnerships throughout society.
In 2012, Cabinet adopted the National Development Plan (NDP) which is a long term vision and plan for the country. It serves as a blueprint for the work that needs to be done to achieve a prosperous society for our country in 20 years’ time. The core priorities of the NDP are to reduce poverty, unemployment and inequality.
The NDP includes all key policy instruments developed in the previous term of government to drive its policy agenda. These include the New Growth Path, which sets the trajectory of economic development; the National Infrastructure Plan, which guides the rollout of infrastructure to improve people’s lives and enable economic growth; and the Industrial Policy Action Plan, which focuses on promoting investment and competitiveness in leading sectors and industries.
Government has since 2012 made progress in implementing the NDP. For instance, an Office of the Chief Procurement Officer in National Treasury has been established to ensure value for money and reduce corruption as proposed in the NDP. The legislation to prevent public servants from doing business with the state was signed into law by the President in 2014 while the Employment Tax Incentive Act aimed at helping young people enter the labour market came into effect in 2014 after being signed into law in 2013.
The NDP informs the Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) priorities. It is government’s five-year implementation phase of the National Development Plan and is structured around
The aim of the MTSF is to ensure policy coherence, alignment and coordination across government’s plans, including the alignment of budgeting processes. It builds on the work done between 2009 and 2014, including our experiences and learning.
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The initiative of establishing the Department of Military Veterans forms part of government's commitment to support and recognise Military Veterans for their contribution to bring about the realisation of a peaceful, democratic and prosperous South Africa.
A dignified, unified, empowered and self-sufficient military veterans’ community.
To facilitate delivery and co-ordinate all activities that recognise and entrench the restoration of dignity and appreciation of the contribution of Military Veterans to our freedom and nation building.