ECONOMIC RECOVERY

BLUEPRINT

ECONOMIC RECOVERY BLUEPRINT

The challenges and goals emanating from the economic recovery blueprint comprise the following:

CHALLENGE 1

There are high and increasing levels of unemployment which pose an existential threat to the country

GOAL 1

The public and private sectors to drive programmes and adopt economic development policies and strategies that lead to the creation of meaningful and sustainable jobs in both sectors

CHALLENGE 2

The current low level of investment hinders economic growth and job creation

GOAL 2

Vision: An investment environment which is attractive and hospitable to investors, both local and foreign, and which reflects an optimally constructive balance between the two

CHALLENGE 3

The business environment has become increasingly complex and imposes a huge cost on businesses while hindering entrepreneurship

GOAL 3

A simplification of the regulatory environment to improve the cost and ease of doing business

The challenges and goals emanating from the economic recovery blueprint comprise the following:

CHALLENGE 1

There are high and increasing levels of unemployment which pose an existential threat to the country

GOAL 1

The public and private sectors to drive programmes and adopt economic development policies and strategies that lead to the creation of meaningful and sustainable jobs in both sectors

CHALLENGE 2

The current low level of investment hinders economic growth and job creation

GOAL 2

Vision: An investment environment which is attractive and hospitable to investors, both local and foreign, and which reflects an optimally constructive balance between the two

CHALLENGE 3

The business environment has become increasingly complex and imposes a huge cost on businesses while hindering entrepreneurship

GOAL 3

A simplification of the regulatory environment to improve the cost and ease of doing business

CHALLENGE 4

Society and businesses are faced with rampant crime, grime and corruption

GOAL 4

A safe and secure environment with strong institutions of justice and good governance, and a culture of accountability

CHALLENGE 5

The decline of the national and local network infrastructure in general, and electricity in particular, poses a fundamental threat to the economy

GOAL 5

A national and local infrastructure platform that supports the growth of a dynamic, modern economy

CHALLENGE 6

Small and micro businesses are struggling to survive and thrive

GOAL 6

A vibrant small and micro business sector which creates start-ups and sustainable enterprises

CHALLENGE 7

There is a lack of meaningful partnerships between all sectors of society

GOAL 7

Improved impact of collaboration and partnerships

CHALLENGE 8

Environmental vulnerability is increasing and supply chain disruptions are becoming more frequent

GOAL 8

Build more resilient supply chains, cities, towns and rural areas, which are networked and adaptable

CHALLENGE 9

There is a shortage of skills for the modern economy

GOAL 9

The public and private sectors will jointly promote the development of skills and education to ensure that the economy is well-served, especially in sectors which are identified as being of particular significance to the country’s economic growth

CHALLENGE 4

Society and businesses are faced with rampant crime, grime and corruption

GOAL 4

A safe and secure environment with strong institutions of justice and good governance, and a culture of accountability

CHALLENGE 5

The decline of the national and local network infrastructure in general, and electricity in particular, poses a fundamental threat to the economy

GOAL 5

A national and local infrastructure platform that supports the growth of a dynamic, modern economy

CHALLENGE 6

Small and micro businesses are struggling to survive and thrive

GOAL 6

A vibrant small and micro business sector which creates start-ups and sustainable enterprises

CHALLENGE 7

There is a lack of meaningful partnerships between all sectors of society

GOAL 7

Improved impact of collaboration and partnerships

CHALLENGE 8

Environmental vulnerability is increasing and supply chain disruptions are becoming more frequent

GOAL 8

Build more resilient supply chains, cities, towns and rural areas, which are networked and adaptable

CHALLENGE 9

There is a shortage of skills for the modern economy

GOAL 9

The public and private sectors will jointly promote the development of skills and education to ensure that the economy is well-served, especially in sectors which are identified as being of particular significance to the country’s economic growth