National Youth Development Agency Presentation to the Parliamentary

National Youth Development Agency Presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youth, Women, Children and People with Disability 21 October 2009

PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Vision and Purpose • NYDA Objectives • Looking Back : UYF and NYC Historical Performance • Transition Challenges • The Future: NYDA Key Performance Areas • Performance Targets: 2010 -2012 • NYDA Transition Management 1

NYDA AT A GLANCE q Launched on Youth Day June 16 2009 q Established through merger of Umsobomvu Youth Fund and National Youth Commission Policy Context q. Integrated Youth Development Strategy q. Aligned to the United Nations World Programme of Action on Youth (WPAY) q. African Youth Charter q. National Youth Policy q Created through NYDA Act 54 of 2008 2

Vision Integrated and mainstreamed youth development in all organs of state, private sector and civil society for sustainable livelihoods Purpose To mainstream and integrate youth development for sustainable livelihoods Nature of Business To initiate, facilitate, implement, coordinate and monitor youth development interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment and promoting social cohesion 3

NYDA Objectives q Develop an Integrated Youth Development Plan and Strategy for South Africa; q Develop guidelines for the implementation of an integrated national youth development policy and make recommendations to the President; q Initiate, design, co-ordinate, evaluate and monitor all programmes aimed at integrating the youth into the economy and society in general; q Guide efforts and facilitate economic participation and empowerment, and achievement of education and training; q Partner and assist organs of state, the private sector and non- governmental organisations and community based organisations on initiatives directed at attainment of employment and skills development; 4

NYDA Objectives continued. . q. Initiate programmes directed at poverty alleviation, urban and rural development and the combating of crime, substance abuse and social decay amongst youth; q. Establish annual national priority programmes in respect of youth development; q. Promote a uniform approach by all organs of state, the private sector and non-governmental organisations. To matters relating to or involving youth development; and q. Endeavour to promote the interest generally of the youth, particularly young people with disabilities. 5

Looking back: UYF Performance 2008/9 Key Performance Indicators 2007/08 2008/09 % of Growth Number of youth participating in the National Youth Service Programme 55, 680 34, 906 (37. 3%) Number of loans issued to SMMEs 19, 682 21, 884 11. 2% R 114 million R 86. 8 million (23. 9%) Number of business support interventions provided to SMMEs 10, 534 12, 095 14. 8% Value of business opportunities facilitated for SMMEs R 270 million Value of SMME loans issued R 101, 26 million (62. 5%) 82, 771 72, 211 (12. 7%) Number of youth assisted through Youth Advisory Centres 485, 691 564, 508 16. 2% Number of jobs created and/or sustained 41, 002 38, 304 (6. 6%) Number of South African Youth Card members 6

Information Provision Key Performance Targets Year Targets 2008/9 Actual Direct provision of information to young people through channels / platforms 800 000 young people provided with information 564 508 young people provided with information Establishment and maintenance of office network structure for product deployment 6 new full service YACS (19 cumulative Full Service YACs 13 Full Service YACs (UYF Branches) 170 YAC Points 121 YAC Points 9 YAC Mobiles 4 YAC Mobiles 100 YAC Kiosks 13 Kiosks Number of SAY Card members 150 000 new cardholders 72 211 new cardholders Number of Call Centre interactions 128 400 interactions 141 135 interactions Number of hits on the youth portal 6 million portal hits 7 773 791 portal page hits 7

Skills Development and NYS Key Performance Indicators Year Targets 2008/9 Actual Number of unemployed graduates trained 6 300 unemployed graduates 1 750 unemployed graduates Number of out-of-school youth trained in entrepreneurship 6 200 out-of-school youth 3 368 out-of-school youth To inculcate a culture of service among young people that will contribute to increased & improved quality service delivery to communities whilst developing skills and abilities of young people 38 500 unskilled youth 34 906 unskilled youth Number of skilled youth providing volunteer services in communities 6 000 skilled youth 542 skilled youth Citizens registered in volunteer projects to serve their communities 30 000 citizens 34 064 citizens, 1, 269 vulnerable children supported 8

Business Development Services Strategic Objectives Year Targets 2008/9 Actual To enable potential and existing entrepreneurs to acquire innovative BDS through the use of the voucher for business- creation, improvement and sustainability 15 000 vouchers issued 12, 095 vouchers issued from 13 UYF branches 2000 vouchers issued to young people in rural areas 2, 834 vouchers issued to young people in rural areas 100 vouchers issued to young people with disabilities 80 vouchers issued to young people with disabilities 7500 vouchers issued to women 6, 750 vouchers issued to women 7500 clients assisted 10, 827 clients assisted 14 400 jobs created/sustained 12, 980 jobs created/sustained 6000 new businesses created 4, 680 new businesses created R 80 m tenders accessed R 38, 517, 960 tenders accessed R 86, 413, 726 in loans accessed by 163 clients R 160 m in loans accessed by 360 clients 9

Business Development Services Strategic Objectives Year Targets 2008/9 Actual To link young entrepreneur groups to emerging business opportunities R 750 m worth of business opportunities secured for 2000 entrepreneurs R 101, 26 million worth of business opportunities secured for 238 entrepreneurs To facilitate the provision of BDS and technical support to identified youthowned enterprise groups and individual entrepreneurs 300 young entrepreneurs accessed business development and technical assistance 1, 065 young entrepreneurs accessed business development and technical assistance Young people assisted to acquire mentorship support and technical assistance from experienced volunteer mentors 2 500 youth entrepreneurs assisted 500 new mentoring pairs 500 mentors recruited 1 728 youth entrepreneurs assisted 95 new mentoring pairs 158 mentors recruited To source emerging employment and work-related opportunities and link unemployed youth 6 000 employment and work related opportunities sourced for unemployed youth Successful placement of 2 000 unemployed young people To provide job preparedness sessions to unemployed youth 9, 011 employment and work-related opportunities sourced for unemployed youth Successful placement of 1, 498 unemployed young people (986 Direct placements and 512 indirect placements) 5 000 unemployed young people taken through the job preparedness sessions 5, 702 unemployed young people taken through the job preparedness sessions. 10

Enterprise Finance Strategic Objectives Year targets 2008/9 To expand micro-enterprise lending activities Value of Loans disbursed to youth and women owned micro enterprises – R 35 million Value of loans disbursed to youth and women-owned micro-enterprises – R 26. 540 million 22, 000 loans made 21, 809 loans made 70% of loans made to women-owned enterprises 90% of loans made to women-owned enterprises 60% of loans made to peri-urban and rural areas enterprises 81% of loans made to peri-urban and rural areas enterprises 11

Enterprise Finance Strategic Objectives Year targets 2008/9 The provision of funding to Youth and Women- owned enterprises and the facilitation of economic development activities Value of approvals to youth and womenowned enterprises – R 150 million Value of approvals to youth and womenowned enterprises – R 137, 60 million Disbursements for approved transactions – R 105 million Disbursements for approved transactions – R 60. 262 million Number loans made – 200 Number loans made – 75 50% of loans made to women owned enterprises 25% of loans made to youth or women owned enterprises in rural or periurban areas 52% of loans made to women owned enterprises 18% of loans made to youth or women-owned enterprises in rural or periurban areas 4% of loans made to youth and women with disabilities 1% of loans made to youth and women with disabilities 3, 000 jobs created / maintained 1, 868 jobs created / maintained 12

Historical Performance continued Other highlights include: • Hosting the 5 th Annual Entrepreneurship Development Conference in July 2008. • National Youth Service conducted recruitment of volunteers for the 2009 FIFA Confederation Cup and FIFA World Cup • NYSU piloted the First Youth. Build. TM Project in SA using adapted model of Youth. Build. TM USA 13

Performance at a Glance: 2007 – 2009 Programme 2006/7 2007/8 2008/9 % Increase/ Decrease National Youth Service 15 139 57 298 71 030 25% Graduate Development & Job Preparedness 1250 3300 6 402 94% Entrepreneurship Education 29 106 44 272 39 595 (11%) Enterprise Finance 21 383 19 505 21 884 12% Business Dev Services Vouchers 9 470 10 534 12 119 15% Volunteers in Action Mentorship Service 594 mentees 612 mentees 1 728 mentees 182% Business Opportunities R 183, 7 m R 270 m R 101 m (63%) Job Opportunities 2 467 1 108 1 498 35% Walk ins & Outreach 566 457 485 691 564 224 16% Full Service Youth Advisory Centres 1 13 13 0% 14

UYF 15

UYF Income Statement for the year ended March 2009 16

UYF Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2009 17

NYC • Finalisation and adoption of National Youth Policy by Cabinet, included consultation with the following: – – – All government departments; NEDLAC; Youth Structures (political and social); Provincial Youth Commissions; Youth Presidential Working Committee; and Government’s Social Cluster • Input into various bills and legislation such as: Prevention of substance abuse bill - Submissions were made on Devices on Drug Testing and Procedures led by the Do. E Submission on Provincial and Local Government Youth Framework - led by DPLG Submission on the National Qualification Framework - led by Do. E 18

NYC • African Youth Charter ratified by Parliament • Audit on the Establishment of Youth Directorates in Government Departments • 7767 participated in the Batsha Jeugd Programme ( Partnership with the Flemish Government) Annual Study tour to Belgium to learn more about other approaches to youth development ( Mo. U between the SA govt and the Flemish govt) • Seminars on the Xenophobic clashes • Continued engagement with DPLG, led to adoption of Local government strategy • Establishment of youth desks at municipality level • Capacity building of Youth Officials at municipal level 19

NYC • Inter Departmental Committee ( IDC) took place on a quarterly basis to coordinate and monitor government implementation of youth development • The Implementation plan developed to which was used as a basis for all government departments to Implement programmes 20

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NYDA KPA’s 1. Economic Participation Aimed at enhancing the participation of young people in the economy through targeted and integrated programmes. The NYDA will support both for-profit businesses as well as social enterprises that promote job creation, job placement, self employment and income generating activities. 2. Education and Skills Development Aimed at promoting access to quality education and skills to both in-school and out of school youth through 2 nd chance interventions for school drop-outs and School to Work programmes. 3. National Youth Service Aimed at providing young people with meaningful and accredited skills and activities that benefit their communities through national service and patriotism. 4. Social Cohesion Aimed at engaging young people in activities that build their social capital, networks and strengthen the relationships that bind people and communities together. These activities will propel young people to reach their personal goals and develop their full capacity. Furthermore, young people will be aware of themselves and their rights and responsibilities 23

NYDA KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (CONTINUED) 5. Information and Aimed at providing young people with information about various opportunities aimed at improving their living conditions. Through this area of work, the NYDA will also be able to provide information and career guidance services to young people. 6. Policy, Lobby and Advocacy Aimed at creating platforms and other social dialogue forums to engage the state, civil society and other social partners for purpose of mainstreaming youth development. 7. Research, monitoring and evaluation Aimed at generating a body of research, knowledge and best practice in the youth development sector. It will inform various ways through which government, business and other social partners can contribute towards youth development. 8. Effective and Efficient Management Resources The NYDA aims to set efficient and effective management processes that will ensure that resources are managed optimally. This will be done through effective financial management process, risk management, legal, improved business processes and the development of controls. Communications 24

NYDA ESTABLISHMENT UPDATE q Executive Chairperson and Deputy Executive Chairperson assumed office on 01 May 2009 q NYDA launched on Youth Day June 16 q Board sub-committees appointed q Transfer of staff from NYC and UYF to NYDA in terms of Section 197 of LRA effected q Process to harmonise conditions of service and benefits of staff has been initiated q Consultative Forum consisting of 3 a side from UYF and NYC established q Change management process for merger ongoing q Inaugural strategic plan process undertaken 25

ACHIEVEMENTS 2009/10 YEAR TO DATE q 3799 young people participated in NYS projects q Initiation of Youth. Build Project - an innovative youth service concept incorporating technical, leadership and academic content q 4542 beneficiaries assisted with business support through voucher programme q 1116 mentorship support provided to young entrepreneurs by experienced mentors q R 35. 7 m worth of opportunities sourced through opportunity providers such as Nestle’, MTN, Cell C and Hot Dog Café’, Sasko Mills, Meropa Casino, Venda Tusk etc q Hosted a Young Women in Dialogue seminar in August q Young entrepreneurs supported with 3582 Micro and SME Loans q A total of 8 856 jobs created for young people through different interventions. 26

NYDA ESTABLISHMENT UPDATE (continued) q. CEO appointed and expected to resume duty 1 st November q Consultative process with provinces for establishment of provincial structures commenced q Application for Executive authority approval for commencement of operations made q Appointment of NYDA bankers has been submitted to National Treasury q Applications for registration with relevant Regulatory Bodies i. e. SARS, NCR etc have been completed q Resolution transferring UYF assets, liabilities, rights and obligations to NYDA developed and awaiting close-out audits in October q NYC Act could be repealed pending the close-out audits in October. 27

Challenges – Related to Change • Limited funding for 2009/10 • Possible staff turnover – communication needs to be managed • Uncertainty over partner commitment • Demand for products and services – bring certainty in the market place - convey message that we are open for business 28

Development Philosophy OUR WORK AIMS TO: q redress the previous imbalances, q create equal opportunities, and q promote accessibility, transparency and accountability of youth development programmes. Our Development Philosophy will be defined by the following Characteristics: • • • We serve young people aged between 14 and 35 years Major beneficiaries will be from low income households. Our programmes will be structured according to key priorities while others will be unstructured and supported on merit and ad-hoc basis Develop partnerships with stakeholders in government, civil society and private sector Adoption and application of standards of effective practice when making investments in youth development projects 29

Targets Over MTEF Period Programme 2010 -2011 -2012 -2013 National Youth Service (No. of Participants) 81 950 90 145 99 160 Graduate Development & Job Preparedness (No. of Participants) 5 500 6 050 6 655 Entrepreneurship Education (No. of Participants) 45 320 49 852 54 837 Enterprise Finance (No. of loans) 24 200 26 620 29 282 Business Dev Services Vouchers (No. of vouchers) 16 500 18 150 19 965 Volunteers in Action Mentorship Service No. of mentees) 2 750 3 025 3 328 Business Opportunities (Value of Opportunities) R 825 m R 907 m R 998 m Job Opportunities (No. of young people placed) 2 200 2 420 2 662 Full Service Youth Advisory Centres 7 7 8 30

Key Deliverables Continued q Introduce a fund to support social enterprises, out of which 50 social enterprises will be supported q. Explore and develop recommendations on the best method to implement the regulation of youth development initiatives by all organs of state, private sector and business q. The NYDA will lobby for the professionalization of youth work q. The NYDA website is completed and launched to the public q. All NYDA related information is provided in 11 official languages q. Merger between the former NYC and UYF is completed and finalise HR matters 31

Key Projects • • • Matric Re-write Project 30 000 NYS 500 000 participants Abattoir in Kzn Rural Focused Project ( in 4 provinces) Furniture Project in partnership with the Vietnamese government Youth Contact Centre 32

YAC Points Where to Find us: Mobile YAC Full Service YAC Call Centre Head Office 33

OUR BUSINESS APPROACH q. Planning and Performance q. Project Cycle Management q. Customer Engagement 34

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Budget for next three years NYDA Proposed budget 2010 -2011 -2012 -2013 R 930 mil R 935 mil R 940 mil 36

THANK YOU!!!! 37