TOP 25 Latest CPSI UNPAN DocumentsArticle Limit gopher://rss-net.sf.net/ http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ The theme of conference: common challenges - common solutions: commonwealth, commerce and Ubuntu, all these issues expressed in this theme, are resonant with the Singapore Declaration of Common Principles which the sovereign governments committed to in 1971. These principles are, among others, human rights, socio-economic justice, good governance, rule of law, egalitarianism and peace. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Welcome Speech by the S A Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development - Commonwealth Law Conference.pdf Interview/ Speech CPSI Thu, 23 May 2013 06:56:26 GMT South Africa has recently adopted the National Development Plan (NDP) whose theme, "Our Future - Make it Work", aptly captures the principal focus of this plan and what must pre-occupy the minds all South Africans. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Remarks by Minister of Public Enterprises - Dialogue on BEE.pdf Interview/ Speech CPSI Thu, 23 May 2013 06:39:34 GMT At the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Honourable Mohlabi Kenneth Tsekoa attended the renewed JBCC between South Africa and Lesotho in Pretoria. During the meeting, the Ministers reviewed a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues. They expressed great satisfaction at the warm and fraternal relations that subsist between their two countries and committed themselves to further enhance the existing historical and cultural relations for the mutual benefit of their respective countries and peoples. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Joint Communiqué on the Outcome of the Joint Bilateral Commission of Cooperation.pdf Meeting Minutes CPSI Thu, 23 May 2013 06:21:21 GMT SA Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe chaired a plenary meeting on the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) in Secunda, Mpumalanga province. The meeting noted continuing progress that South Africa is making in the fight against HIV and TB. The South African National Aids Council adopted plans to implement the new National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs. Building on the success of the HCT campaign, which saw the highest number of South Africans taking HIV test and screening for TB, the new plan will intensify programmes aimed at prevention, treatment and de-stigmatisation of people living with HIV. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Meeting of the South African National AIDS Council.pdf Meeting Minutes Health CPSI Thu, 23 May 2013 05:56:20 GMT The success of this programme is due to the collaborative efforts of Parliament, Legislatures, Wits, PALAMA, and most importantly, the support of the European Union. Wits and the Department of Public Service and Administration joined in this undertaking of empowering and capacitating Members of Parliament. Institutions of Higher Learning have an important role to play in helping to facilitate collaboration through learning, exchange and cooperation. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Address on the Advanced Certificate in Governance and Public Leadership .pdf Interview/ Speech Career development CPSI Thu, 23 May 2013 05:43:48 GMT The Development Effectiveness Review (DER) on Governance is one of a series of reviews that the Bank is producing to explore particular elements of the African Development Bank's (AfDB or Bank) work. Like other publications in the series, it is written in an accessible style in order to promote transparency and accountability to our member countries and stakeholders. It is also a management tool that helps us ensure that our operations are continually improving. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Development Effectiveness Briefs 2012.pdf Journal/ Periodical/ Newsletter Governance CPSI Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:19:47 GMT This document is about perspectives on ICT and Education in Africa; it touches on the diverse ways individuals connect to the internet, the richness of "local innovation" that has been identified as a key topic for this year's eLearning Africa conference. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Reaching Africa's Remotest - Local Innovation.pdf Journal/ Periodical/ Newsletter Innovation CPSI Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:42:08 GMT The 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Member States of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) was held on Friday, 12 April 2013 in Gaborone, Botswana. The purpose of the Summit was for the Heads of State and Government to consider progress made in implementing the SACU Work Programme. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Minutes of the Fourth Southern African Customs Union Summit.pdf Meeting Minutes Education CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:42:47 GMT This document is about the acknowledgement of the outstanding success of individual students in the 2012 NC(V) and NATED examinations. These FET College Awards complement these awards presented at the start of the year. They provide an occasion to celebrate success and to highlight the contribution that FET colleges are making to education and skills development. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Speech by Western Cape MEC for Education at the FET Awards Ceremony.pdf Interview/ Speech Education CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:49 GMT This initiative seeks to highlight the scourge of violence against women and children, and to mobilise the government to move from word to action, and to make the streets, homes, communities and country safer for all, especially for women and children. This campaign is based on the staggering global statistics which show that violence against women and children remain pervasive, with estimates showing that one woman in three still experiences abuse in her lifetime. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Occasion of the Launch of Sonke Gender Justice.pdf Interview/ Speech Social welfare CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:49:25 GMT This document is about the Framework for the Promotion of Excellence in a National Network of Science Centres. Government has shown in word and deed that it is committed to these science centres, and with the corporate sector on the government side, the SA government can bring science and technology so much closer to many more young South Africans. Also, the Department of Science and Technology is keen to assist science centres in meeting expectations of both government and corporate sector funders. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Opening of the Re-Launched Cape Town Science Centre.pdf Interview/ Speech Public administration CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:37:55 GMT The National Development Plan contains proposals for tackling the problems of poverty, inequality and unemployment. It is a roadmap to a South Africa where all will have water, electricity, sanitation, jobs, housing, public transport, adequate nutrition, education, social protection, quality healthcare, recreation, and a clean environment. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Remarks by the Minister of Public Service and Administration at the Media Breakfast.pdf Interview/ Speech Public administration CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:25:00 GMT The document is about roundtable discussion of Heads of State and Government under the theme: Youth Unemployment and Job Creation. The President touched on the major achievements of the APRM. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/The 18th Summit of the Committee of Participating Heads of State and Government of the APR Forum.pdf Interview/ Speech Education CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:18:34 GMT This Memorandum of Understanding, between Kagiso Trust, Shanduka Foundation and the Free State Department of Education, is a vital cog in the basic education transformation machine. It says education is indeed becoming a societal issue and the government is not far from overcoming barriers to quality education and improved outcomes required by the National Development Plan. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Remarks at the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.pdf Interview/ Speech Education CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:05:24 GMT The speech touched on the benefits of an upgrade such as better facilities for staff and parents; improved patient outcomes; reduce the risk of cross-infection with increased isolation and general accommodation space. Also an increased emotional support to the children and parents, better conditions for children whilst admitted, as well as their caregiver who greatly contributes to their positive prognosis and less overcrowding and a better hospital experience. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Opening of the Red Cross War Memorial Children.pdf Interview/ Speech Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:55:41 GMT Minister Bathabile Dlamini took part in the discussions that focused on the importance of primary prevention in the United Nations. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) currently underway at the United Nations Headquarters under the theme: "Elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls". http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Discussion on the Importance of Primary Prevention of Gender.pdf Discussion Paper Social welfare CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:40:08 GMT The briefing is an opportunity to share with the rest of the country progress and plans with regard to government's commitment to achieving key government priorities which are: Decent employment through inclusive growth (Outcome 4) and An Efficient, Competitive and Responsive Infrastructure Network (outcome 6). http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Infrastructure Development and Job Creation Media Briefing.pdf Interview/ Speech Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:33:48 GMT "Input to IPU Debate on Buen Vivir: "putting people first in the development agenda ensures that development is participatory and democratic, harnessing the skills and potential communities." Under the theme of the Inter-Parliamentary Union's 128th Assembly in Ecuador is "From unrelenting growth to purposeful development - 'Buen Vivir': New approaches, new solutions." http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Input to IPU Debate on Putting People First in the Development Agenda.pdf Discussion Paper Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:15:06 GMT The National Development Plan (NDP) offers a long-term perspective. It defines a desired destination and identifies the role different sectors of society need to play in reaching that goal. The NDP has been approved and adopted by government and has received strong endorsement from the broader society. The focus now shifts to how the NDP will be implemented. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Implementation of the National Development Plan.pdf Analytical Document Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:03:51 GMT In the State of the Province address, the Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, highlighted that the implementation of the Health Turnaround Strategy in the current financial year has yielded positive results and the government plans to continue with efforts to ensure the provision of better health care services in Gauteng. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Positive Results on the Health Turnaround Strategy in the Current Financial Year.pdf Interview/ Speech Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:56:14 GMT This document is about the Gauteng leg of BRICS Engagement Session and the importance of this 5th BRICS Summit taking place in SA. The 5th BRICS Summit, scheduled for 26 to 27 March 2013 at the Durban International Convention Centre, takes place at a time when the eyes of the world are firmly fixed on the African continent. This will indeed be a historic moment worthy of celebration, not only South Africa but for Africa as well. There is currently a consensus that the African continent is one of fastest growing regions in the globe. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Opening and Welcome Remarks at the BRICS Engagement Session.pdf Interview/ Speech Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:45:32 GMT This document is about collating data on disease, monitoring health trends, combating misinformation or facilitating cooperation between medical centres, African eHealth initiatives are leading the way towards higher standards of living and health on the Continent. With eLearning Africa 2013 set to subject eHealth to a detailed examination, the news service explored a few initiatives that offer a promising prognosis for Africa's health sector. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Examining eHealth in Africa.pdf Best Practice/Innovation Health CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:32:41 GMT The Deputy Public Protector Addressed the Youth Presidents' Organisation- World Presidents' Organisation Conference themed "MBA in a Day/Sink or Swim - Resilient Leadership." He told delegates that the Public Protector represented an evolution of a modern democratic oversight body, which has moved away from being a mere complaints body to an architect of good governance. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Deputy Public Protector Addresses Conference in Cape Town.pdf Interview/ Speech Governance CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:24:26 GMT This document is about the address to Eastern Cape Economic Symposium by Trevor Manuel, MP, Minister in the Presidency: National Planning Commission. Perspectives on the implementation of the National Development Plan were discussed. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Address to Eastern Cape Economic Symposium on National Planning Commission.pdf Interview/ Speech Public administration CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:14:20 GMT This document is about important discussions on how SA government and citizens can work together as a collective to speed up the delivery of water to people, particularly in this district of Umkhanyakude. http://workspace.unpan.org/sites/Internet/Documents/Occasion of the Umkhanyakude Water Summit.pdf Interview/ Speech Public administration CPSI Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:05:30 GMT