DEPARTMENT RURAL DEVELOPMENT LAND REFORM Comprehensive Rural Development

DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM Comprehensive Rural Development Programme: the concept Mr Gugile Nkwinti Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform June 2009

Outline Ø Five Priorities for the next 5 Years Ø Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) Ø Mandate for Rural Development & Land Reform Ø Comprehensive Rural Development Program (Concept) • Agrarian Transformation, Rural Development & Land Reform Ø Vision and Mission for the new DRD&LR Ø Vibrant and Sustainable Rural Communities Ø Strategy for the CRDP Ø Piloting and Laying the Foundation for CRDP Ø Budget Ø Conclusion DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

5 Priorities for next 5 Years Ø Manifesto of Ruling Party Ø Five Priorities • creation of decent work & sustainable livelihoods • education • health • rural development, food security & land reform • the fight against crime & corruption DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Medium Term Strategic Framework 2009 Ø Speeding up growth transforming economy create decent work sustainable livelihoods Ø Social & Economic Infrastructure; Ø Rural Development linked to Land Reform; Ø Investment in Skills & Human Resource base; Ø Improving Nations health profile; Ø Fight against crime and corruption; Ø Develop Cohesive and sustainable Communities; Ø Improve International Cooperation; Ø Implement sustainable natural resource management; Ø Democratic developmental State. DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

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Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) Ø Strategic Priority 3: Comprehensive rural development strategy linked to land & agrarian reform & food security Ø Work to be reported at Cabinet clusters & form part of the Po. A • Aggressive implementation of land reform policies; • Stimulate agricultural production with a view to contributing to food security; • Rural livelihoods & food security; Improve delivery to ensure quality of life; Revitalization of rural towns; Skills development; • Explore & support non-farm economic activities; Institutional capacity development; Cooperative development Ø Clusters • Economic & Employment, Social Protection & Community Development, Infrastructure Development DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Concept of the CRDP Ø Vision of Ministry of Rural Development & Land Reform (DRDLR) • Minister Gugile Nkwinti & Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla • Towards “sustainable & vibrant rural communities” through successful implementation of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) Ø 3 pronged strategy for CRDP • Agrarian Transformation; Rural Development & Land Reform Ø Policy & capacity • Development of a White Paper on Agrarian Transformation, Rural Development & Land Reform – Green Paper due by November 2009 • Rural Development Agency (RDA) – Coordination, Planning & Resource Mobilization, M&E & Reporting systems & accountability DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

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Land Reform Ø Picking up pace of redistribution towards 30% • Reviewing land reform products (LRAD, SPLAG, LASS, PLAS, ABP, use-it-or-lose-it, leasing, post settlement support, LARP etc. ) Ø Picking up pace of tenure reform • Labour tenancy claims (KZN & MP); Implementation of CLARA Ø Speeding up settlement of outstanding restitution claims • Audit of challenges facing restitution • What is possible by 2011 & what will be outstanding? Ø Support to all land reform programmes through Land & Planning Information • Efficient property/deeds registration system & digitizing data (ecadastre); Designing land value tax, land valuation & sustainable land management; Improve spatial planning information & services to municipalities DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

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Agrarian Transformation Ø Increased production & sustainable use of natural resources • Livestock farming & related value chain development (exploring all possible species for food & economic activity) • Cropping & related value chain development (exploring all possible species, especially indigenous plants, for food & economic activity) Ø Strengthening rural livelihoods for vibrant local economic development Ø Use of appropriate technologies, modern approaches & indigenous knowledge systems Ø Food security, dignity & improved quality of life for each rural household DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

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Rural Development ØImproved economic infrastructure ØImproved social infrastructure ØPublic amenities & facilities ØImproved institutional infrastructure • • Capacitating institutions & community structures (CDWs) Supporting municipalities Human development Democratization of rural areas, leadership & social facilitation, socio-economic independence, social cohesion DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

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Rural Development Agency To be responsible for: - • • Coordination: to ensure participation of relevant departments, municipalities, SOEs, NGOs, donors, financial institutions, etc Planning and resource mobilization: includes land use planning, development of national and regional rural development plans Monitoring and evaluation: to ensure projects are developed in accordance with plans Reporting systems and accountability: feedback to communities and stakeholders; timely problem solving. DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM 15

Vision and Mission Vision ØVibrant and Sustainable rural Communities Mission ØTo facilitate integrated development and social cohesion through participatory approaches in partnership with all sectors of society. DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Vibrant and Sustainable Rural Communities Vibrant Communities Ø Innovation, new ideas & initiative Ø Wealthy with Indigenous Knowledge and productive Assets Ø High work ethic & industrious Ø Adaptability: change and modern technology Ø Economically active esp. youth & women Ø Dynamic social groups Sustainable Communities Ø Clear community rules on natural resource management Ø Effective Leadership & succession planning Ø Increased savings and investment into the future Ø Preservation & Transfer of Knowledge, Management & Learning Ø Law enforcement, security, safety and order DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Vibrant Rural Communities Innovation, new ideas & Initiative Ø Confront challenges and suggest solutions instead of succumb / give up (problemsolving orientation) Ø Teachable, going out to learn from other communities/ projects. Ø Testing new ideas/ projects/ technologies & learning Ø Entrepreneurial spirit Wealthy IKS & Productive Assets Ø Elders pass on knowledge & Expertise to youth Ø Conserve and adapt appropriate technologies. Ø Every piece of available land , grass, trees, water, etc is used productively. Ø Harvest & revenue from use of assets is invested for higher returns. (beyond subsistence) DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Vibrant Rural Communities cont… Adaptable: Change & modern High work Ethic & Industrious technology Ø Each member of the family Ø Enhance traditional works hard for the welfare of knowledge with new all. ( Phez’komkhono) technologies/ methods Ø Produce not only for family Ø Assess & Use technical consumption but surplus for assistance/ advice from income generation professionals and practitioners Ø Diversify production and income generation (expand Ø Work closely with Research opportunities) Institutions/ NGOs to improve knowledge. DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Vibrant Rural Communities cont…. Economically Active, Youth & Women Ø Train youth & women and equip them for all forms of production and business initiatives Ø Create employment thru SMMEs & self help income generating initiatives Ø Able to think and act Strategically, make sound decision & efficient project management. Dynamic Social Groups Ø Sport clubs and recreation groups Ø Strong savings clubs/ cooperatives, Ø Effective governance structures (SGBs, Clinic committees, Traditional Councils, Land Committees, etc) Ø Strong Farmers Associations, Burial Societies etc DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Sustainable Rural Communities Community Rules on Natural Resource Management Ø Rules: Veld management & rotational grazing; dealing with soil erosion. Ø Rules: Development and protection of Forests & community woodlots Ø Rules: Protection of vegetation; ito veld fires Ø Rules: Water Resource management Ø Social Relations & civil Effective Leadership & succession planning Ø Visionary leadership that creates opportunities “making the life flow in rural areas JZ” Ø Accountable and responsible leadership (reporting on progress, challenges & interventions) Ø Development of youth leadership & involvement in practical projects for leadership experience Ø Mentorship and leading by example DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Sustainable Rural Communities ……. Preservation & Transfer of Knowledge, Management & Increased Savings & Learning investment for the future Ø Promote household savings & Ø Revive/ Improve traditional use of savings for production story telling approach to inputs (eg savings from social transfer knowledge from grants/ project revenues) Elders to Youth Ø Create an enabling Ø Use of community Libraries/ environment for savings museums for Preservation & (institutions, safety, Transfer of IKS incentives) Ø Strengthen education & training initiatives thru centres Ø Identified high return of excellence investments (eg Livestock, Crops, Processing etc) DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Sustainable Rural Communities…. . Law enforcement, security, safety & order Ø Active Community Policing Forum and strong Traditional structures to deal with crime and conflicts (eg protect teachers, field workers & nurses in the village. ) Ø Neighborhood watch & unity and the strong sense of ubuntu/ community. Ø Villagers committed to safety in their homes, dealing with juvenile delinquency, theft, etc Vibrant & Sustainable Rural Communities (in a nutshell) Ø Political maturity; Ø Social stability and growth; Ø Rapid and sustained economic growth; Ø Intellectual development; Ø Environmental sustainability; Ø Healthy rural communities; Ø Self-Reliant and Confident community DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Strategy The strategy: shall be agrarian transformation • Agrarian transformation shall mean rapid and fundamental change in the power relations between land (as well as other natural resources, livestock and cropping) and the community • Facilitate the establishment of business initiatives, rural and agro-industries, cooperatives, cultural initiatives and vibrant local markets • Empower rural communities to be self-reliant and able to take charge of their destiny • Mitigation and adaptation plan to reduce vulnerability with special reference to climate change, erosion, flooding and other natural disasters DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM 24

Piloting & Laying Foundation for CRDP Ø Pilot site: Giyani, Limpopo • • Obtain socio-economic profile for Giyani Identify key stakeholders (note: Agric as sister department) Adopt War-Room-on-Poverty approach To assess impact, need to have “BEFORE” and compare later with “AFTER” status • Ministerial walk-about on 22 May 2009 • Lead team: DG of Limpopo & her team, Messrs. Mdu Shabane (DDG: LTR 1), Moshe Swartz (Ag. DDG: LTR 2)& Andile Hawes (DDG: PRM), together with Dr. Motseki Hlatshwayo (LARP Manager) • Develop a detailed plan for Giyani DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Goals • • Short term Speed up implementation of land reform programmes with focus on complimenting the CRDP Pilot rural development – refine the concept Medium term Green Paper on Agrarian Transformation, Rural Development and Land Reform White Paper Relevant legislation Long term Implementation of White Paper and legislation 26 Monitoring of implementation. DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Three Months Po. A Ø Started on 09 May 2009 to 17 August 2009 Ø Institutional arrangements • Establishment of a multi-disciplinary Joint National Task Team (JNTT) Ø Launch of CRDP in Giyani (Muyexe, Go’on’o & Dingamanzi) • Comprehensive Project Plan • Launch on 17 August 2009 • Presidential inspection in November 2009 Ø National Fencing Programme • Working with provinces & municipalities for both cropping & grazing lands ( KZN, FS, NC and EC) DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Total Spending per Programme 1: Administration Budget Spending to date Budget available Budget Spent R’ 000 % 500, 457 84, 614 415, 843 17% 96, 147 11, 471 84, 676 12% 111, 824 20, 421 91, 403 18% Programme 4: Restitution 1, 889, 284 1, 329, 244 560, 040 70% Programme 5: Land Reform 3, 454, 928 721, 571 2, 733, 357 21% Programme 6: Spatial Planning and Information 33, 562 9, 547 24, 015 28% Programme 7: Auxiliary and Associated Services 12, 856 1, 797 11, 059 14% 6, 099, 058 2, 178, 665 3, 920, 393 36% Programme 2: Surveys and Mapping Programme 3: Cadastral Surveys TOTAL 25% of R 505 mil for Rural Development is the amount shifted from R 2, 616 bil for grants under Land Reform DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

CRDP INDICATIVE BUDGET ALLOCATION Province Rural development Percentage R’ 000 PLRO: Eastern Cape 50, 544 10% PLRO: Free State 50, 544 10% - 0% 50, 544 10% 151, 635 30% 50, 544 10% 101, 089 20% 50, 544 10% - 0% 505, 444 100% PLRO: Gauteng PLRO: Kwa. Zulu-Natal PLRO: Limpopo (Giyani Pilot) PLRO: Mpumalanga PLRO: Northern Cape (Riemvasmaak) PLRO: North West PLRO: Western Cape TOTAL DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR "LAND AGRARIAN REFORM” AS ANNOUNCED BY FORMER MINISTER OF FINANCE DURING THE BUDGET SPEECH Department 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 Land Affairs 0, 00 700 Agriculture (ilima project) 197 305 577 Total 197 305 1, 277 (R 1, 8 billion) The R 700 million for Land Affairs comprises of R 300 m and R 400 m for land redistribution and land restitution respectively and the rest of the allocation went to Department of Agriculture DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Conclusion Ø We derive our Mandate and Strategic Direction from the Manifesto of the ruling party and the Priorities of the MTSF 2009 Ø Our vision is to see vibrant and sustainable rural communities; the CRDP is the vehicle that will take us there; Ø The pilots in Giyani Limpopo), Riemvasmaak (NC) and other Provinces will enable us to come up with an evidence based integrated approach to the CRDP Ø We need commitment and cooperation from other State Departments, Municipalities and other relevant and critical Stakeholders, including NGOs, DFIs, Research Institutions. Ø Will use available resources but More Budget will be required, DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM

Thank you! “Working together we can do more by improving the quality of life for all our people living in rural areas” DEPARTMENT: RURAL DEVELOPMENT & LAND REFORM