DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SECTOR STRATEGIC OVERVIEW Department of Agriculture.

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SECTOR STRATEGIC

OVERVIEW

AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SECTOR STRATEGIC

OVERVIEW

Department of AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture


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Context Context

Integrated Economic Cluster Action Plan – identified targeted interventions that the state needed to make.

Microeconomic Reform Strategy – went beyond the original framework to identify micro-level interventions and strategies to be undertaken alongside macro reforms ;

Ten Year Review and Scenario Planning – concluded on need to focus on the 4 big ideas;

Reflections on the economic performance of government over the past ten years – raised the challenges and contradictions of responding to the needs of the first and second economy;


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Integrated Economic Action PlanIntegrated Economic Action Plan

Managed deregulation Targeted Investments Focus on target

Sectors; Performance in the

Areas of growth; jobs; small medium and micro enterprises [smmes] and black economic empowerment.


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Strategic Cluster Focus Strategic Cluster Focus

10 Year Review

ScenariosCluster

Priorities

MTSF 2004

-2007

TOWARDS THE SECOND DECADEOF FREEDOM


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VISION - 2014VISION - 2014

“Guided by the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP), our vision is to build a society that is truly united, non-racial, non-sexist and democratic. Central to this is a single and integrated economy that benefits all.”


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THE FOUR SCENARIOSTHE FOUR SCENARIOS

S’GUDI S’NAIS

DULISANANG

SKEDONK

SHOSHOLOZA


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The 4 Big IdeasThe 4 Big Ideas

Framework of encompassing interest - a Social Compact;

Improving the performance of the State;

Addressing the consequences of the social transition

Improving the regional environment and implementing NEPAD


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Cluster - strategic 5 year objectivesCluster - strategic 5 year objectives

Continued macroeconomic stability; Increased levels of public investment in

infrastructure; Lower cost structures throughout the economy and

enhanced levels of competition; Manufacturing and services sectors that are

growing, creating jobs, increasing the value-add, meeting basic needs, competing globally;

More enterprises especially black and women owned and managed enterprises;


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Cluster - strategic 5 year objectivesCluster - strategic 5 year objectives

A labour force with the skills needed by the economy;

Increased spending on R and D activities and the diffusion of new technologies across the economy;

More equitable geographic spread of economic activity;


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Broad implementation strategiesBroad implementation strategies

Maintain a stable macroeconomic environment Microeconomic reform strategy to minimize input

costs and increase access; increase investment in platforms for development and competitiveness; unlock the potential of priority sectors

Second-economy strategy to address poverty and unemployment, and create economic opportunities to build a single economy that benefits all

Governance strategy to build institutional capacity to implement, sequence actions, monitor and evaluate


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Agricultural ChallengesAgricultural ChallengesS'GUDI-SNAIS DULISANANG SKEDONK SHOSHOLOZA

Increasing competitiveness;

Expanding remunerative participation in the economy;

Successful land reform;

SMME’s and food gardens becoming more than just a source of subsistence;

BEE – SMMEs engaged in productive and innovative sectors;

Becoming and sustaining a competitive edge;

Unity and prosperity being congruent with racial diversity;

Agriculture continuing to contribute to economic growth of 6% and more;

Agricultural sector significant with respect SMMEs; job creation and the knowledge economy;

How does the agricultural strategic plan

anticipate, preempt or lead us towards any of

these threats?

How does the agricultural strategic plan

anticipate, preempt or lead us towards any of

these threats?


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Input Sectors:Transport EnergyTelecommunicationsWater

Microeconomic Reform StrategyMicroeconomic Reform Strategy

Cross-cutting interventions:HRDTechnology and R&DAccess to capitalInfrastructureGeographic spreadSmall enterprisesInvestor PerceptionsBEEAfrica

Priority Sectors:AgricultureTourismCulturalICTsMining & metalsClothing & textilesChemicals & biotechAuto & transportServices

Building institutional capacity to implement action plans

Sequencing of actions

Key Performance Areas

Growth

Employment

Equity


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Main Objectives of the InterventionsMain Objectives of the Interventions

Interventions in the Second Economy

Catalytic focussed programmes while attending to broad socio-economic challenges

Provide conditions for sustainable livelihood

Access to capital (micro-credit) for productive purposes and ‘realisation’ of existing assets among the poor

Intense skills development programme linked to actual demands in the economy to provide work experience and the challenge of self-employment

Temporary work opportunities combined with skills development


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Specific interventions requiredSpecific interventions required


Human Resource Development Strategy

Intensified implementation of the learnership programme beyond the targets identified in the GDS agreement

Further Education and Training (FET) with focus on artisan and entrepreneurial training

Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) with specific focus on ‘education in economics’

Labour market and economic opportunities intelligence to provide relevant information to ‘outsiders’

Catalytic programmes

Long-term reforms

Key economic interventions in the

Second Economy


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Expanded Public Works Programme

Training programme for participants either as employees or small contractors

Ensuring implementation of agreed balance in use of funds by local and provincial authorities in labour-based methods

Long-term employment in maintenance of social infrastructure

Long-term employment in provision of social services


Long-term reforms


Second Economy


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Support for Small and Micro-Enterprises

Reform of SMME support system, including operationalisation of the Apex Fund and implementation of the Financial Charter

Implementation of programme on assistance to and encouragement of collectives

Improvement of system of registration and collateralisation of assets in the hands of poor individuals, households and communities


Long-term reforms


Second Economy


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Long-term reforms


Second Economy

Land and agrarian reforms Labour-intensive exploitation of agricultural potential Land redistribution combined with intensive farmer

support programme Speeding up land restitution and support to

community projects and activities that provide sustainable livelihood

Conceptualisation, integration and focus in implementation, monitoring and evaluation: a Strategy for Second Economy

Interventions


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Agricultural ResponseAgricultural Response


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Policy frameworksPolicy frameworks

1994 2004 2014Reconstruction and Development Programme

-Broadening Access To Agriculture Thrust

-White Paper on Agricultural Principles 1995

Microeconomic Reform Programme

-Agricultural Sector Strategy – a united and prosperous agricultural sector.

Vision 2014

- Agricultural Growth Employment Equity [AGEE]


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Agricultural Sector PlanAgricultural Sector Plan

Agricultural Sector Plan (2001) – is based on a common vision for – “A United and Prosperous Agricultural Sector”

With three mutually reinforcing strategic objectives:_Enhancing equitable access and participation in the sector; Improving global competitiveness and enterprise profitability;Ensuring sustainable resources use and management


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Department of AgricultureDepartment of Agriculture

Vision

A United and Prosperous Agricultural Sector


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Current Key Products and ServicesCurrent Key Products and Services

National Leadership [in in terms of policy, legislation, setting strategic priorities, advice, norms and standards, information, monitoring and evaluation, supervision and reporting];

National Regulatory Services [with respect to national legislation, regulations, controls, auditing services and inspection services];

National Coordination Services [we facilitate provincial, public entities coordination, international agreements; professional networks; public private,community partnerships] agricultural human resources development]


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Current Key Products and ServicesCurrent Key Products and Services

National Agricultural Risk Management [manage early warning systems, disater management policy [response, recovery, mitigation and preparedness], Pest control and plant and diseases control]


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Defining AGEEDefining AGEE

Growth

Employment Equity

AGE2


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Towards a single integrated economyTowards a single integrated economy

New Economy

1st Economy 2nd Economy

AGE2


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Strategic priorities for the next 5 yrsStrategic priorities for the next 5 yrs

Implementation of the Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme;

Implementation of the Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Programme;

Agricultural Broad based Black Economic Empowerment Programme;

African Agricultural Development Programme; Improving Knowledge and Information Management

Systems; Research and Development and Technology Transfer; Improving National Regulatory Systems; Natural Resources Management Focus;


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CASPCASP

AIM OF COMPREHENSIVE AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAMME

To enhance the provision of support services to promote and facilitate agricultural development targeting beneficiaries of the Land Reform and Agrarian Reforms programmes within the following six priority areas

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The Hungry and Vulnerable

Household Food Production

Farm Enterprise and Agri -Business

Macrosystem including regulatory

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The programme aims to achieve physical, social and economic access to safe and nutritious food for all South Africans;

The broad objectives are to fight hunger, reduce poverty and to build a culture of self sustenance through the promotion of food [home] gardens for family consumption needs as well as communal gardens as business directed enterprises.

DoA – lead department within the Social Cluster and Regional Food Security Interventions;

Food Production support is most significant support to integrated sustainable rural development


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The AgriBEE FrameworkThe AgriBEE Framework

The draft AgriBEE Framework establishes guiding principles and targets for broad based black economic empowerment in agriculture.

“It is intended to assist all existing and potential future stakeholders and partners in the agricultural sector to engage in a meaningful dialogue and course of action that can, in the shortest time possible, erase the negative effects of our history of a dual sector and achieve outputs that can contribute to the higher societal ideal of a better life for all. ”

— Minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs, Thoko Didiza, at the launch of the AgriBEE Framework, 26 July 2004.


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AADPAADP

Objective - Promote South African agriculture’s interests in the world through the development and consolidation of bilateral relations with special focus on Africa and South South Cooperation

Pillars:- Trade, Technology, Training, People, Politics;

Key Components – Technical assistance Programme to support bilateral agreements;Implementation of the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme [4 elements – land and water, food security; research and development and market access]


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Research and Technology TransferResearch and Technology Transfer

R and D returns are over the long term; Challenge of increasing to level of public

investment in agricultural research – link also to the NEPAD level commitments;

Objective of the programme is to ensure support for agricultural research and technology transfer and to identify priority research areas for the sector – through the National Agricultural Research Forum.


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National Regulatory ServicesNational Regulatory Services

Programme focused on managing risks associated with plant and animal diseases, food safety and the use of genetically modified organisms

Challenge is with increased movement of goods and services comes increase in diseases risks.


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Other PrioritiesOther Priorities

Natural Resources ManagementBest practices for sustainable agriculture;Legislative environment – SUAR, Biodiversity Bill; Awareness and enforcement Confronting the risks and threats – game farming, desertification.

Human Resources ManagementCreating new human capital for the sector – youth, women in the areas of management, entrepreneurs, scientists etc

Knowledge and Information Management SystemsCommon standards, indicators and interoperability of information systems.


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Land and Agrarian ReformLand and Agrarian Reform

Comprehensive Agricultural

Support Programme

Land Redistribution for

Agricultural Development

Restitution ProgrammeTenure Reform Programme

Where it is agricultural land

Water ResourcesStrategy

Viable FarmingEnterprises

Agro Tourism Strategy

Agro processing Industries

Household Food Production Programmes

Integrated Food Security and Nutrition Programme


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The way forwardThe way forward

Policy frameworks generally in place – challenge is implementation

Implementation systems not synergistic – Cluster system at national level working but requires improved focus; not aligned with departmental implementation systems and provincial system of implementation; concept of a social compact and partnership with civil society not being implemented;

International dimensions to our work and focus have posed increased pressures and untapped opportunities

Knowledge economy and all its traits are here on us.

DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC SECTOR STRATEGIC OVERVIEW Department of Agriculture.

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