LAUNCH OF SOUTH AFRICA POVERTY AND INEQUALITY
ASSESSMENT REPORT
The
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Dr
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and the World Bank Country Director, Dr Paul Noumba Um
will launch the poverty and inequality assessment report which is the
culmination of a collaborative research initiative that commenced in 2016.
The
initiative involves evidence-based research with the aim to contribute to the
reduction of poverty and inequality in South Africa as envisaged in the
National Development Plan (NDP). The research documents South Africa’s progress
in reducing poverty and inequality from 1994 to 2015, with a focus on
identifying the drivers, challenges, and possible policy actions.
The study
builds on the existing work and knowledge base that includes large sample
surveys, panel data, detailed evaluations and impact assessments, as well as
qualitative studies. The outcomes of the research are expected to feed into
national planning and poverty monitoring activities.
Several
consultative workshops with various government departments and academics have been held since the inception
of the study. The workshops gave government departments an opportunity to
deliberate on the draft concept (discussion) note for the study, identify gaps
and share insights that could enhance the quality of the research. Comments and
feedback from South African policymakers helped to ensure that the assessment
is of high quality, avoids duplication and responds to the policy needs and
environment.
Media are
invited to attend the launch as follows:
Date:
Tuesday,
27 March 2018
Venue: Union Buildings, Room 159
Time: 14h00- 16h00
Agenda of the day:
14h00 - 14h05 Opening and Welcome by Mr Tshediso Matona, Secretary for Planning
14h05 –
14h15 Remark by the
Statistician General Mr Risenga Maluleke
14h15 – 14h25 Remark by
World Bank Country Director Dr Paul Noumba Um
14h25 – 14h45 Keynote address
by Minister in the Presidency for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation and
Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
14h45 – 15h05
Presentation of the report by
World Bank
15h05 –
15h55 Panel discussion Dr
Masiteng: DDG DPME World Bank, Labour and Academic Representative
15h55 – 16h00
Q & A and media interviews
Members
of the media are advised to submit their details as follows: name, media house
and ID number to Jackson Maila on Jackson.Maila@dpme.gov.za by 17h00 today ,
26 March 2018.
Enquiries: Tshegofatso.Modubu@dpme.gov.za
/ 083 276 0786 or Mmabatho Ramompi on 076 4803513 or Mmabatho.Ramompi@dpme.gov.za Zandi Ratshitanga/ zratshitanga@worldbank.org/ 073 888 5962
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26 March 2018
