Economic Opportunities
Whether his Departments practice an equal economic distribution agenda; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(2) whether any practical programs have been implemented to encourage an even wider economic distribution; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether economic programs are in place to benefit all people in the province; if not, why not; if so, what are the results of these programs?
- The Western Cape Government’s number one strategic goal is the creation of opportunities for growth and jobs. It is our role to create an environment for inclusive and sustained growth where hard-working residents can take advantage of economic opportunities.
To achieve this goal, we are driving a programme of action with targeted interventions across the province.
Project Khulisa has identified agri-processing as a key growth sector for the next five years. This sector currently employs 79 000 people and has the potential to add a further 100 000 jobs. Our research shows that agri-processing presents significant opportunities to create low-skilled jobs in rural areas. This is aligned with the department’s goal to ramp up economic opportunities in rural areas.
The transformation of the agricultural sector is a key priority. Over the five years, the department will work to ensure a 70% success rate of all land reform projects.
- (3)The department delivers a range of practical projects to drive economic growth and enhance inclusivity in the agricultural sector.
These include:
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SUCCESS INDICATOR |
TOTAL (2014/15 – 2017/18) |
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Number of participants attended the Ethical Trade Facilitator (ETF) training |
1 170 |
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Number of growers registered as members of SIZA |
470 |
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Number of farm assessments and farm plans completed for smallholder and commercial farmers within the agrarian reform initiatives |
821 |
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Number of site visits to subsistence, smallholder and commercial farmers to deliver extension and advisory services |
16 800 |
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Number of smallholder producers receiving support |
317 |
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Number of smallholder producers supported with agricultural advice |
5 600 |
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Number of hectares cultivated for food production in communal areas and land reform projects |
1 280 |
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Number of district land reform summit facilitated |
3 |
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Number of District land Committee Meetings |
36 |
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Number of projects supported through mentorship |
124 |
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Number of commodity groups supported |
40 |
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Number of agricultural projects facilitated within commodity structure |
140 |
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Number of existing agricultural cooperatives supported |
60 |
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Number of agricultural cooperatives developed |
60 |
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Number of participants trained in agricultural skills development programmes |
7 300 |
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Number of Councils of Stakeholders supported through the implementation and coordination of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programmes in selected rural development nodes |
36 |
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Number of rural nodes receiving ongoing Rural Development Coordination support |
16 |
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Number of node specific Interdepartmental Steering Committee Coordinated |
13 |
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Number of Rural Development Provincial Work Group engagements coordinated for the Province |
16 |
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Number of projects implemented in rural development nodes logged at ISCs |
185 |
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Number of people trained in rural development nodes |
3 700 |
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Number of farm worker related municipal engagements |
42 |
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Number of referrals of farm workers and their family members recorded through the smart pen |
1 759 |
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Number of farm workers and their families benefitting from training and development initiatives in the province. |
11 324 |
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Implementation of student equity targets |
370 |
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Number of farm workers and their family members included in life skills training and development programme |
10 707 |
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Number of farm worker development projects funded |
92 |
