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NEDLAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT ( FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2003 TO MARCH 2004 ) ANNUAL SUMMIT

NEDLAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT ( FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2003 TO MARCH 2004 ) ANNUAL SUMMIT 02 OCTOBER 2004. SOCIAL DIALOGUE.

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NEDLAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT ( FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2003 TO MARCH 2004 ) ANNUAL SUMMIT

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  1. NEDLAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT (FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2003 TO MARCH 2004) ANNUAL SUMMIT 02 OCTOBER 2004

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. KEY OUTCOMESMANCO • 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

  8. 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 CELEBRATE 1994 -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 INDICATORS SHOW A DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT FROM THE PAST DECADE

  9. THE LABOUR MARKET:The official unemployment rate

  10. THE LABOUR MARKET • Unemployment (official definition) has declined • However, there is no significant increase in employment during this period

  11. LABOUR COSTS AND PRODUCTIVITY: Productivity and Employment Source: Stats SA

  12. LABOUR COSTS AND PRODUCTIVITY • While productivity growth has slowed, it has remained above real wage growth • Real unit labour costs are still declining

  13. HOUSES COMPLETED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION: 1994 – MARCH 2004 Source: Department of Housing

  14. SOCIAL WELFARE:Social Grants

  15. NATIONAL HIV PREVALENCE TRENDS 1990 -2002 Source: Department of Health

  16. SECTOR SUMMITS • FOUR SECTOR SUMMITS TASKS TEAMS EST. • ICT • CHEMICALS - METALS AND ENGINEERING • CONSTRUCTION • DEDICATED RESOURCES

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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)

  24. 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

  25. SECTION 77 NOTICES • THE STANDING COMMITTEE DEALT WITH 7 SECTION 77 NOTICES • 1 WITHDRAWN • 1 DISQUALIFIED AS NON-COMPLIANT • 3 STILL PENDING • 2 SETTLED

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. FINANCES INCOME GRANTS RECEIVED 7 673 001 OTHER INCOME 488 748 ________ TOTAL 8 161 749 ________ EXPENDITURE 6 268 415 SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 1 893 334

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