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Saturday, 23 July 2011 14:29
Towards Rural Growth And Poverty Reduction
Recovering from decades of political and social dis-enfranchisement, South Africa has undergone dramatic economic, political and social transition. Indeed, South Africa has experienced rapid institutional changes. With peace restored, South Africa has moved away from a centrally planned economy to a market-oriented economy. Moreover, there has been a move away from isolationism to embracing regional and global integration. Although political and macroeconomic stability have been achieved and key structural reforms have been initiated, the economy remains vulnerable. Unfortunately, economic growth has not facilitated widespread poverty reduction in the country. The loss of physical and social capital has had a negative impact on human capital. Consequently, there are...
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 14:52
Skills Development Grant for NYDO
{pp}This Poverty Relief Programme will empower the youth to foster self-reliance and become self-sustainable through provision of economic empowerment & vocational skills.
The project is funded by a $50,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of South Africa.
Small Business Skills provide the youth with Life Skills, Job Hunting Skills, Basic Computer Skills & Small Business Skills over a period of one-year to increase independence, self-reliance and to escape a cycle of poverty.
These trainings will instill confidence and build their self-esteem, preparing them for the job market and will also give them skills to start their own business.
The project is funded by a $50,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of South Africa.
Small Business Skills provide the youth with Life Skills, Job Hunting Skills, Basic Computer Skills & Small Business Skills over a period of one-year to increase independence, self-reliance and to escape a cycle of poverty.
These trainings will instill confidence and build their self-esteem, preparing them for the job market and will also give them skills to start their own business.
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