South Africa : Diagnostic Report Published

[wrathex]

At the inaugural meeting of the NPC on 11 May 2010, President Zuma stated:

The mandate of the commission is to take a broad, cross-cutting, independent and critical view of South Africa, to help define the South Africa we seek to achieve in 20 years time and to map out a path to achieve those objectives.

The commission is expected to put forward solid research, sound evidence and clear recommendations for government.

The commission will also work with broader society to draw on the best expertise, consult the relevant stakeholders and help to shape a consensus on what to do about the key challenges facing us.

Government has often taken a sectoral and short-term view that has hampered development. Taking a long-term and independent view will add impetus, focus and coherence to our work.

The establishment of the National Planning Commission is our promise to the people of South Africa that we are building a state that will grow the economy, reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of our citizens.


Click here to view this Diagnostic Report of the state of South Africa.

 

[Geriatrix]

Grease those palms! Grease them!

 

[grok]

There you have it folks.

1. Too few South Africans work
2. The quality of school education for most black people is sub-standard
3. Poorly located and inadequate infrastructure limits social inclusion and faster economic growth
4. Spatial challenges continue to marginalise the poor
5. South Africa’s growth path is highly resource-intensive and hence unsustainable
6. The ailing public health system confronts a massive disease burden
7. The performance of the public service is uneven
8. Corruption undermines state legitimacy and service delivery
9. South Africa remains a divided society

So infrastructure is failing, people are lazy and our largest population group is uneducated.
Government isn't addressing the basics needed for long-term growth, instead focusing on short-term fixes while raiding the coffers.
Doesn't seem to me that much real progress has been made if that's the future we can expect.

 

[scotty777]

There you have it folks.

1. Too few South Africans work
2. The quality of school education for most black people is sub-standard
3. Poorly located and inadequate infrastructure limits social inclusion and faster economic growth
4. Spatial challenges continue to marginalise the poor
5. South Africa’s growth path is highly resource-intensive and hence unsustainable
6. The ailing public health system confronts a massive disease burden
7. The performance of the public service is uneven
8. Corruption undermines state legitimacy and service delivery
9. South Africa remains a divided society

So infrastructure is failing, people are lazy and our largest population group is uneducated.
Government isn't addressing the basics needed for long-term growth, instead focusing on short-term fixes while raiding the coffers.
Doesn't seem to me that much real progress has been made if that's the future we can expect.

If only the government knew that the road to success is education, education, and yes, education.

To fix the mess we in, they'll need revamp the entire education system, from primary to tertiary.
The maybe give tax-breaks to more advanced and high-tech companies... that'll allow for more development...
Leave the mines alone. Don't start focusing on nationalization, it won't solve anything.
Improve infrastructure, from telecommunication, to water and electricity.