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Accelerating radical socio-economic transformation through the social economy
DSD’s Strategy to Unleash the Socio-Economic Potential of Cooperatives and Social Enterprises
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Purpose
• To brief the Portfolio Committee on DSD’s contribution to radical socio-economic transformation through opportunities created by and within the social economy
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Mandate of DSD
• Derived from various international and regional protocols:– UN Resolution of Social Cooperatives A/Res/68/133
of 2013– International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Blueprint for
“A Cooperative Decade” - Vision 2022 of Jan. 2013.– Africa Cooperative Development Strategy 2013-2016
by ICA Africa Region
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Mandate of DSD• DTI Cooperatives Policy of 2004 which recognizes that
cooperatives may operate in all sectors of the economy.
• White Paper for Social Welfare, 1997 – Sector wide leadership for social and community development
• The Social Protection mandate of DSD which includes developmental social service interventions to address among other issues related to:– Economic and social exclusion– Household food and nutrition security– Vulnerability of households and individuals to disaster– Strengthen social cohesion
(NDP (Vision 2030) 4
Vision & Mission
Vision
To contribute towards the development of an empowered, dynamic and democratic cooperative movement capable of leading the processes of social transformation and sustained economic development and growth.
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Mission
The DSD shall facilitate empowerment and capacity building programmes for cooperatives and their members to pursue their social, economic and environmentally sustainable interests effectively and efficiently through investing in: •Community-based education among potential members and also ongoing training, incubation and mentoring processes to those already involved in cooperatives•Community-based education processes that create the demand for cooperatives from communities based on the understanding of their role in developing a healthy social economy.
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Goals
• Elevate participation within membership and governance to a new level
• Position co-operatives as builders of sustainability• Build the co-operative message and secure the co-
operative identity• Ensure supportive legal frameworks for co-operative
growth• Secure reliable co-operative capital while guaranteeing
member control
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Strategic Objectives
• To promote the development of a vibrant cooperative movement in South Africa through improved participation of members through:– Investment in community-based education processes that create a local
demand for cooperatives based on the community’s understanding of its role in developing a healthy social economy
– Fostering leadership, innovation and enterprise skills
– Incubation and mentoring processes for existing cooperatives• To position cooperatives and social enterprises as builders of
sustainable development through provision of services that enable them to access economic opportunities within the control of the State
• To enhance the image and identity of cooperatives as effective drivers of social and economic development
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Strategic Objectives
• To ensure existence of supportive legal and policy frameworks for growth of social development cooperatives
• To ensure existence of an appropriate funding model for social development cooperatives while guaranteeing member control
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Strategic InterventionsStrategic objectives High level output Performance indicator
To promote the development of a vibrant cooperative movement in South Africa through improved participation of members
Cooperatives and members participating in information sharing, education and communication programmes
Database of active cooperatives and members created and maintainedNumber of cooperatives and members participating in information, education and communication programmes on cooperativesNumber of cooperative members participating in exchange and study visitsNumber of cooperatives and members participating in International Days of Cooperatives
To position cooperatives and social enterprises as builders of sustainable development through provision of services that enable them to access economic opportunities within the control of the State
Cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) supported to address local problems and achieve greater social, economic and environmental sustainability
Number of cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) profiledNumber of cooperatives supported
Number of social enterprises (NPOs) supported
Number of youth and women participating in entrepreneurship skills development programmes
Increase procurement of goods and services from cooperatives and social enterprises
Number of cooperatives and NPOs supplying food related products to the Household Food Security and Nutrition ProgrammeNumber of Cooperatives and NPOs supplying school uniformRand value of goods and services procured from cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs)
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Strategic InterventionsStrategic objectives High level output Performance indicator
To enhance the image and identity of cooperatives as effective drivers of social and economic development
Positive cooperative image and secure cooperative identity
Number of cooperatives and members participating in consultation sessions/dialogues to build the cooperative message and secure the cooperative identity
To ensure existence of supportive legal and policy frameworks that will unleash the potential and growth of cooperatives
Supportive legal and policy frameworks for cooperative growth
Number of lobbying activities/drivesNumber of policy briefs developed and communicated
To ensure existence of an appropriate funding model for social development cooperatives while guaranteeing member control
Funding model for social development cooperatives
Funding model for social development cooperatives developedExternal resource mobilization with social and economic partners
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International Day of Cooperatives 2015 - Saturday, July 4, 2015
Goals Activities
To increase awareness on cooperatives, as well as strengthen and extend partnerships between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including governments.
• Messages from the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the UN translated into local languages for worldwide distribution;
• News articles and radio programs publicizing the awareness of the day;
• Fairs, exhibits, contests and campaigns focused on the topics related to the day;
• Meetings with government officials, UN agencies and other partner organizations;
• Economic, environmental, social and health challenges (such as tree planting);&
• Sponsored cultural events such as theatres and concerts.
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Economic Opportunities from DSD ProgrammesSocial Development Programme
Economic Opportunity for Coops
• Household Food & Nutrition Security
• Social Relief of Distress
Supply of Vegetables, Bread, Milk, Nutritious Drinks, Meat, Milling (Fortified Maize products) and other types of food to:•PFDCs; CFDs and CNDCs•ECDs
Bana-Pele • Supply the following to schools:• School Uniform (Clothing and Shoes)• Dignity Packs• Nutritious Food (SNP)• Provide scholar transport
Social Grants Purchasing Cooperatives and Health Shops
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Household Food &Nutrition Security Model
Provincial Food Distribution Centres
Local producers Local
producers
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
Community Depots
CNDCs
Cooked meals
Households
Food parcels
Food Agencies:
Feeding organisations
Bulk procurement of food Donated food
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Proposed New TargetsStrategic objectives High level output Performance indicator
To position cooperatives and social enterprises as builders of sustainable development through provision of services that enable them to access economic opportunities within the control of the State
Cooperatives and social enterprises (NPOs) supported to address local problems and achieve greater social, economic and environmental sustainability
Number of cooperatives profiled
Number of social enterprises (NPOs) profiled
Number of cooperatives supported
Number of social enterprises (NPOs ) supported
Number of youth and women participating in entrepreneurship skills development programmes
Increase procurement of goods and services from cooperatives and social enterprises
Number of cooperatives and NPOs supplying food related products to the Household Food Security and Nutrition Programme
Number of Cooperatives supplying school uniform
Rand value of goods and services procured from cooperatives and social enterprises
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Strategic objectives
High level output
Performance
indicator
Audited/Actual Performance
Estimated performanc
e 2014/15
Medium-term targets2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
2012/13 2013/14
Facilitate and coordinate community development efforts to build vibrant and sustainable communities by 2019
Community structures capacitated to address local problems
Number of coops supported
New indicator
Database of cooperatives established
Train 500 cooperatives
300 cooperatives supported
300 cooperatives supported
300 cooperatives supported
Build conscious and active youth through mobilization and skills development by 2019
Youth participating in skills development programmes
Number of youths participating in skills development programme
209 youth mentors were trained
8 080 young peopleparticipated in skillsdevelopment programmes
5600 youths participating in skills development programme
7000 youths participating in skills development programme
8000 youths participating in skills development programme
9000 youths participating in skills development programme
Targets on the 2015/16 APP
Way Forward• The DSD is establishing a Cooperation and
Social Enterprises Coordination and Management Unit operational from 1st April 2015
• The targets on the 2015/16 APP will be reviewed following approval of the Draft Concept and Strategy Document
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