AZAPO

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AZAPOs INPUT TO THE NYDA BILL 17 NOV 08

Veli Mbele
AZAPOs National Secretary
of Youth Affairs
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Introductory remarks
2. Observations on the NYC by the ad hoc Committee
   on the Review of Chapter 9Related Institutions
3. Observations by AZAPO on the NYC
4. Azapos proposals on the NYDA Bill
5. Conclusion questions

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INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

• AZAPO supports the spirit and intent of the Bill
• AZAPO also supports the spirit and intent of the
  African Youth Charter
• Negligible difference between the objects of
  NYC/NDYA and only seem to differ in structure,
  function and form.
• Amendments underlined

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OBSERVATIONS BY AD HOC COMM

• 70 SA population under age of 35
• Youth aged 14-35 close to 40 of total
  population-this figure rises to 60 if the total
  population of continent is considered
• This figure is expected to rise to 80 by 2020
• Youth development to grow in prominence-as youth
  continue to grapple with poverty,unemployment,subs
  tance abuseHIVAids

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OBSERVATIONS BY AD HOC COM contd

• On the NYC
• It had not reported on Govts compliance with its
  international obligations regarding youth
  development
• Developed an integrated youth development policy
  but took a while to get it adopted
• Its interaction with civil society wasnt
  sufficiently structured

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OBSERVATIONS BY AD HOC COM cntd

• Had limited resources viewed itself an advisory
  body(and not implementation body)
• It had limited interaction with Parliament
• Youth development initiatives occurred
  haphazardly within state departments
• Most state departments reduce youth development
  to issues of skills development

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OBSERVATIONS cntd

• There is considerable overlap between the
  functions of the NYC and those of the Youth Desk
  in the Presidency
• NB Based on these observations, the Committee
  concluded that the NYC as it is presently
  formed, doesnt serve its purpose.

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AZAPOS OBSERVATIONS

• The NYC(and mainly) Umsobomvu placed a
  disproportionate emphasis on youth
  entrepreneurship/employment as opposed to youth
  educational development
• In the appointment of Commissioners political
  affiliation took precedence over the critical
  skills required to execute the mandate of the NYC
  (especially in the provinces)

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AZAPOS OBSERVATIONS cntd

• NYC tended to operate in a sectarian manner and
  gradually became an employment agency for a
  certain sector of our youth
• Lately, it was also affected by the convulsions
  within our national politics,which injured its
  legitimacy to some extend

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AZAPOS PROPOSALS

• Need for a stand alone Youth Ministry (childrens
  rights,gender and rights of disabled)
• However, under current configuration, the NYDA
  could be housed under the Ministry of
  SportRecreation
• Therefore, all reference to President", be
  replaced with Minister
• Section 1-insertMinister and" Member of the
  Executive Council

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AZAPOs PROPOSALS cntd

• Section 3(f) insert- educational development
• (h) promote, the intergovernmental framework Act
  of 2005(or an amendment thereof or new
  legislation), the uniformed implementation of the
  National Youth Development Strategy and
  establishment of Youth Directorates in State
  departments and/or organs

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AZAPOS PROPOSALS cntd

• Section 4- (j)operate in a transparent and
  accountable manner how will this be ensured in
  practice?
• Need for a clause the speaks to the moral
  development of young people and nation building
• Section 5-to be amended to functions of the
  Minister
• Section 6(1)(ii)-insert educational development
  

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AZAPOS PROPOSALS cntd

• Section 6(4) insert a clause that makes it
  obligatory for the Agency, to at least, two
  national general councils of national youth
  organisations,with one year
• Section 7(a) Integrated Youth Development
  Strategy-insert must intergrate
• Section 8(a) Replacedeterminewith executive

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AZAPOS PROPOSALS cntd

• Section 9-Composition,appointment and conditions
  of service of the Board-insert-All Board
  Directors must conclude a written performance
  agreement
• Section 16-Appointment of Staff- insert-All
  staff must conclude a written performance
  agreement

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AZAPOS PROPOSALS cntd

• Section 20(1)(a)Provincial Boards-The Agency must
  insert in consultation with the MEC for Sport and
  Recreation and all relevant civil society
  organizations, appoint a management board for
  each province

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AZAPOS PROPOSALS cntd

• Section 21(2)Local Co-coordinators-The management
  board of each province, must insert-in
  consultation the relevant Mayor and civil society
  organizations, appoint a Local Co-coordinator

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AZAPO THANKS THE COMMITTEE

• SIYABONGA
• RE A LEBOGA
• DANKIE
• THANK YOU