The Eastern Cape State of the Province Address 2018 Published by ECSECC Postnet Vincent, P/Bag X9063, Suite No 302, Vincent 5247
The Eastern Cape State of the Province Address 2018 Published by ECSECC Postnet Vincent, P/Bag X9063, Suite No 302, Vincent 5247 www.ecsecc.org ISBN: 978-1-77593-061-7 © 2018 Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative Council First Published May 2018 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical or other means, including photocopying or recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system without permission in writing from the publisher. Introduction The 2018 State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Eastern Cape Premier, Phumulo Masualle, identified economic growth, job creation, road infrastructure, education and health, as key focus areas. Premier Masualle said the province would undertake various initiatives aimed at radical socio-economic transformation through “redistributive economic development aimed at reducing income inequality”. Prefaced by a summary of this year’s State of the Nation Address, this pamphlet sets out, in brief, the key points of the 2018 SOPA. We trust that this publication will prove useful to development practitioners and activists in the eastern Cape in striving for the rapid transformation of the province. Yours Faithfully Luvuyo Mosana Chief Executive Officer, ECSECC AT A GLANCE: The Eastern Cape State of the Province Address 2018 1 The 12 Priorities of the SONA National priorities set the scene for the planning of all provincial government programmes. As background to the SOPA, these are the top 12 priorities outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa in this year’s State of the Nation Address. 1. Jobs There will be a jobs summit this year‚ an investment con- ference within three months and urgent action on youth unemployment‚ which Ramaphosa described as “our most grave and pressing challenge”.
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