In September 2015 the President announced the appointment of the second
National Planning Commission (NPC). This second NPC was appointed to,
amongst others, promote, advance and monitor the implementation of the National
Development Plan (NDP) 2030 by government and across all sectors of South
African society. The NPC conducts regular engagements with key stakeholders and
wider society on all matters pertaining to the long-term development of the
country.
As part of the ongoing work of the NPC to consult and advise on the
implementation of the NDP, the NPC
has been working on a series of research papers on pathways out of the current
economic slump. This is the first of the series to be released for public and
stakeholder input.
About the Discussion Paper on Energy:
Many successes have been realised in the South African energy industry
but many critical issues persist or have emerged in recent times. Adding
to this, is the dynamic energy planning, regulatory and governance environment
within which the sector operates. Both domestically and globally disruptive
technologies, global megatrends and governance concerns are challenging
existing paradigms and long-term planning outcomes. Given these rapidly
changing circumstances, the NPC has mandated Commissioner Jarrad Wright to lead
a process of preparing a Discussion Paper on Energy on behalf of the NPC in the
context of the NDP 2030. The recent NPC Lekgotla agreed that the
Discussion Paper should now be released for public input and further
stakeholder engagement.
“The aim of this paper is to assist in achieving the transformative
goals envisioned in the NDP 2030 while remaining cognisant of the
aforementioned dynamic environment within which the global and domestic energy
sector operates” says Commissioner Jarrad Wright.
Interested organisations and individuals are invited to send written
submissions, apply to attend discussions and/or make oral submissions to the
NPC by writing to ashraf@dpme.gov.za by
4 April 2018. We also encourage organisations/individuals to share the paper
with colleagues and any other relevant organisations.
To download the full document Click here
Enquiries: Mr. Tshediso Matona, Secretary of National Planning, on Tshediso@dpme.gov.za / mobile 082 376 0448
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Issued by: Commissioner
Tasneem Essop on behalf of the National Planning Commission
19 February 2018
