THE STRATEGY PAPERS – AN OVERVIEW
An earlier draft of the strategy papers was discussed at a key stakeholder review workshop held in Kimberley on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th March 2010. The participants who were primarily from a variety of national and provincial line departments and municipalities review made important commentary and input which was captured in separate report. The key points from this and a subsequent smaller workshop have been incorporated in the five strategy papers which are collated in this document.
THE STRATEGY AT A GLANCE
This four pager provides a quick reference guide to the main points of the five strategy papers which have been prepared. It summarises the essence of the strategy and what will be required to implement it successfully.
STRATEGY PAPER 1: REFLECTING ON PRACTICE - LESSONS FROM INTERNATIONAL AND SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCES OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT.
This paper briefly reviews international and South African approaches to rural development. It provides an assessment of the different approaches and policy priorities with a view to:
learning about what has worked;
identifying challenges and constraints which can be anticipated in the design and implementation of an appropriate rural development programme for the Northern Cape consistent with the objectives of the National Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP);
STRATEGY PAPER 2: THE DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT IN THE NORTHERN CAPE
This paper presents recent information shaping the development context in the province which provides a baseline for the development of an appropriate strategy.
STRATEGY PAPER 3: CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHERN CAPE
This Chapter outlines key systems and work processes which provide the foundations for an effective rural development programme.
STRATEGY PAPER 4: DRAFT NORTHERN CAPE RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY – ACTIVITES AND OUTCOMES
This paper introduces the principle outcomes of the Northern Cape Rural Development Strategy (NCRDS). It identifies what must be done - the activities and outcomes associated with ten key interventions which form the body of the strategy.
STRATEGY PAPER 5: DRAFT NORTHERN CAPE RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
This paper focuses on how best to organise to ensure that the strategy outcomes are realised. It proposes appropriate institutional arrangements to ensure optimal intergovernmental, public – private relations and effective programme management, monitoring and evaluation.