nedlac executive director’s report ( for the period april 2003 to march 2004 ) annual summit
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NEDLAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT ( FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2003 TO MARCH 2004 ) ANNUAL SUMMIT 02 OCTOBER 2004. SOCIAL DIALOGUE. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NEDLAC
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
(FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2003 TO MARCH 2004)
ANNUAL SUMMIT
02 OCTOBER 2004
SOCIAL DIALOGUE
A system is a 'whole' that cannot be divided into independent parts, because the behaviour of the parts and their effect on the whole, depends on the behaviour of all the parts interacting with each other (Gharajedaghi & Ackoff, 1985).
The essential properties of a system are therefore lost when it is taken apart.
I am what I am through the qualities and contributions of people around me. “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu
CONTEXT
THE FIRST DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT - 1994
- POVERTY - UNEMPLOYMENT- ECONOMIC STAGNATION- RACISM AND - INEQUALITY
DEALING WITH JUST ONE OF THESE ISSUES WOULD HAVE BEEN A FORMIDABLE CHALLENGE FOR ANY GOVERNMENT; HAVING TO TACKLE ALL FIVE AT THE SAME TIME IS A DAUNTING TASK INDEED.
IN ADDITION TO THE FIVE ALREADY DIFFICULT CHALLENGES, ANOTHER WAS EMERGING.
GLOBALISATION
KEY FOCUS AREAS FOR THE 2003 -2004 PERIOD
STRENGTHENING SOCIAL DIALOGUE
GIVING EFFECT TO THE NEDLAC FOUNDING DECLARATION GOALS.
- GROWTH
- EQUITY
- PARTICIPATION
- LIFTING SOCIAL DIALOGUE TO HIGHER PLANE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
THE CONVENING OF THE ICT AND FINANCE SECTOR SUMMITS
THE SIGNING OF THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT AGREEMENT IN JUNE 2003.
- More Jobs, Better Jobs and decent work for All- Addressing the Investment Challenge- Advancing Equity, developing skills, creating economic opportunities and
extending services to all.- Local action and Implementation
THE QUADRI-PARTITE DELEGATION TO CANCUN TRADE TALKS.
THE FINANCE CHARTER
KEY OUTCOMES
THE ANNUAL SUMMIT WAS HELD ON 27 SEPTEMBER 2003
THREE EXEUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS WERE HELD IN THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW. THREE FOCUS SESSION WERE;
- GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT - MONETRAY POLICY- BUDGET
- SEVEN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
KEY OUTCOMES
MANCO
WORK PROGRAMME FOR 2004/5 PERIOD
GDS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILL
UIF AMENDMENT BILL
INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY REPORT
SECTOR SUMMIT GUIDELINES
HIGHER EDUCATION REPORT
INDICATORS SHOW A DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT FROM THE PAST DECADE
PROBLEMS OF THE 1980’s
Stagnation in output growth Inflation entrenched at over
13% A weak and weakening rand A permanent decline in foreign
exchange reserves Historically low personal
savings ratios Massive and growing
unemployment
REASONS TO CELEBRATE1994 -2004 HIGHLIGHTS
Lowest interest rates in 20 years Lowest inflation rate since
December 1959 Social expenditure from 44,42 of
general government expenditure to 56,72 in 2002/03
Public sector debt below 50% of GDP
Longest period of positive GDP growth since 1940’s and improved wealth per capita
Unbelievably Strong currency
THE LABOUR MARKET:The official unemployment rate
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
THE LABOUR MARKET
Unemployment (official definition) has declined
However, there is no significant increase in employment during this period
LABOUR COSTS AND PRODUCTIVITY: Productivity and Employment
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
Mar-9
8
Jul-9
8
Nov-9
8
Mar-9
9
Jul-9
9
Nov-9
9
Mar-0
0
Jul-0
0
Nov-0
0
Mar-0
1
Jul-0
1
Nov-0
1
Mar-0
2
Jul-0
2
Nov-0
2
Mar-0
3
Jul-0
3
Nov-0
3
Employment
Remunerationper w orker
Productivity
Source: Stats SA
LABOUR COSTS AND PRODUCTIVITY
While productivity growth has slowed, it has remained above real wage growth
Real unit labour costs are still declining
HOUSES COMPLETED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION: 1994 – MARCH 2004
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
1994-97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04
EC FS GAU KZN LIMP MPUM NC NW WC
Source: Department of Housing
SOCIAL WELFARE:Social Grants
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Old a
ge
Disa
bility
Care
dependency
Fos
ter ca
re
Child
supp
ort
Pare
nt
Allow
ance
Child
Allow
ance
War
vete
rans
Gra
nt in
aid
2000 2001 2002 2003
NATIONAL HIV PREVALENCE TRENDS 1990 -2002
0.71.7 2.2
4
7.6
10.4
14.2
17
22.8 22.424.5 24.8
26.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
perc
en
tag
e
Source: Department of Health
SECTOR SUMMITS
FOUR SECTOR SUMMITS TASKS TEAMS EST.
- ICT - CHEMICALS
- METALS AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION
DEDICATED RESOURCES
TRADE AND INDUSTRY CHAMBER(INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY)
KEY FOCUS AREAS IN THE CHAMBER WERE INTER ALIA;
- COMMERCIALIZATION OF THE NATIONAL COMMERCIAL PORTS
- INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING STRATEGY
- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
- ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
- POTENTIAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE SA ECONOMY
- BIODIVERSITY
- ASBESTOS REGULATIONS
TRADE AND INDUSTRY CHAMBER(ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT & LEGISLATION)
KEY FOCUS AREAS IN THE CHAMBER WERE INTER ALIA;
- BEE STRATEGY- SUPPLY SIDE MEASURES- DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVES- SMME STRATEGY
LEGISLATION
- CORPORATE LAW REFORMS- CREDIT LAW REFORMS- CONSUMER PROTECTION POLICY
PUBLIC FINANCE AND MONETARY POLICY (PFMP)
FOUR BUDGET POLICY SESSIONS
8 CHAMBER MEETINGS
9 FINANCIAL SECTOR TRANSFORMATION AND DIVERSITY
TASK TEAM MEETINGS
2 GDS TASK TEAM MEETINGS
PUBLIC FINANCE AND MONETARY POLICY (PFMP)
KEY FOCUS AREAS IN THE CHAMBER WERE INTER ALIA;- Regulation of Credit bureaus- Creation of an enabling Legislative framework -
Cooperative banks, not-for-profit micro credit schemes
- measures to end unfair discrimination in the finance sector
- proposals to guide investment into developmental initiatives
- increase savings
DEVELOPMENT CHAMBER
KEY FOCUS AREAS IN THE CHAMBER WERE INTER ALIA;
- Education- Social Security- Review Of The Water Services White Paper- Property Rates Bill- Amendments To The Municipal Systems Act- Community Reinvestment Bill- Free Basic Electricity Policy- Cooperatives – Bill & Policy
LABOUR MARKET CHAMBER
KEY FOCUS AREAS IN THE CHAMBER WERE INTER ALIA;
- Demarcations Bargaining Councils- Employment Equity – People With Disabilities- Skills Development- Insolvency Technical Team- ILO Maternity Protection Convention- Jobs Impact- Productivity- Statutory Bodies
LABOUR MARKET CHAMBER
KEY FOCUS AREAS IN THE CHAMBER WERE INTER ALIA;
- Demarcations Bargaining Councils- Employment Equity – People With Disabilities- Skills Development- Insolvency Technical Team- ILO Maternity Protection Convention- Jobs Impact- Productivity- Statutory Bodies
(34 Meetings in total)
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT SUMMITGDS
GDS - STANDING AGENDA ITEM ON ALL NEDLAC STRUCTURES.
TASK TEAM TO FOCUS ON THE GDS IMPLEMENTATION
23 TASK TEAMS SET UP TO FOCUS ON GDS IMPLEMENTATION
IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT PLAN WAS TABLED AT THE NOVEMBER 2003.
THE GDS INCORPORATED INTO THE CHAMBER WORK PROGRAMMES
THE CONSTITUENCIES ARE TAKING STEPS TO IMPLEMENT THEIR COMMITMENTS
SECTION 77 NOTICES
THE STANDING COMMITTEE DEALT WITH 7 SECTION 77 NOTICES
- 1 WITHDRAWN
- 1 DISQUALIFIED AS NON-COMPLIANT
- 3 STILL PENDING
- 2 SETTLED
VISITS TO NEDLAC
NEDLAC RECEIVED THE FF DELEGATIONS;
- 20 COSATU ORGANISERS
- FRENCH SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE
- THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
- CUBAN MINISTER OF LABOUR
- CUBAN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TEAM
COMMUNICATION
- 4500 COPIES OF DIALOGUE WERE PRODUCED
- PUBLICATION OF SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- WEBSITE AVERAGED 3000-3500 PER MONTH.
- NEDLAC EXHIBITION
- NEDLAC IN THE MEDIA -1200 ARTICLES
FINANCES
INCOME
GRANTS RECEIVED 7 673 001OTHER INCOME 488 748
________TOTAL
8 161 749________
EXPENDITURE 6 268 415
SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 1 893 334