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Breaking Down EPWP targets to Provincial level

August 2006 | 213 kb.
This assignment supported translating national EPWP targets into provincial targets, with the development of a well-defined template that is used for reporting, a tool that is of considerable benefit to the Monitoring & Evaluation Unit... Link to document»

Concept Paper on a Demand Driven EPWP

September 2006 | 268 Kb.
This report provides an overview of the approach applied in India and makes proposals as to how it could be implemented in South Africa in a manner that will result in a significant expansion to the current EPWP... Link to document»

Mid Term Review: Synthesis Report

May 2008 | 557 Kb.
This report reflects findings of the Mid Term Review Team, having taken into consideration inputs from an extensive range of informants, and detailed comments from the EPWP Unit of the Department of Public Works and the Expanded Public Works Support Programme... Link to document»

Mid Term Review C1: International PWP Comparative Study

September 2007 | 955 Kb.
The objective of this study is to provide a comparative analysis of the EPWP in relation to current and historic public works programmes (PWPs) internationally and to make recommendations based on the findings as to how the EPWP can be revised and reconceptualised for improved performance...
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Mid Term Review C2: Telephone Survey

July 2007 | 708 Kb.
Social field research into perceptions of the EPWP by government officials. The research was intended to provide an objective, insightful and constructive understanding of the attitudes, knowledge and perceptions of Senior and Middle level Government officials towards the EPWP... Link to document»

Mid Term Review C3: Analysis and Review

October 2007 | 1.11 Mb.
A number of social surveys have established that one of the greatest needs in present South Africa is that of reducing the high level of unemployment by improving the prospects for jobs. As its first theme the Growth and Development Summit (GDS) of 2003 set out “More jobs, better jobs, decent work for all”... Link to document»

National Youth Service

June 2007 | 3.36 Mb.
Technical assistance to the EPWP and the National Youth Service (NYS) comprised developing a clear plan to recruit and orient young people to the NYS and EPWP, including developing content, timeframes and outlining financing arrangements. Components of the support included: preparation of an orientation programme including learner materials and facilitator’s guide to supporting implementation; development of a training strategy and framework for the NYS EPWP Programme; ensuring operational procedures for the recruitment, training and management of participants on the NYS programme; preparation of briefing documents for integrating the NYS programme with the EPWP and other project implementation processes; submission of reports from various stakeholders...
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Quantification of the Demand for Labour in South Africa

March 2007 | 513 Kb.
A preliminary assignment to quantify the demand for paid work in South Africa in relation to the EPWP, providing insight into the scaling up of the EPWP to meet the demand for EPWP type of work, providing initial data to the DPW, EPWSP and Business Trust. An expanded study is required to fully measure the demand for labour incorporating other issues such as labour market assessments, existing labour market policies and structures... Link to document»

Strategic Review of the EPWP Unit

August 2006 | 317 Kb.
A review of the capacity, competence and authority of the EPWP Unit in fulfilling its mandate, and recommendations for organizational and operational adjustments in line with the Unit’s strategic framework. The result was the approval of 40 vacancies, budget allocation, the launching of an induction programme, and the development of an organizational plan to enhance the functioning of the EPWP... Link to document»

Supporting Local Government Capacity for Implementing the EPWP

October 2006 | 800 Kb.
Supporting Local Government capacity for implementing the Expanded Public Works Programme: challenges, lessons and prospects. 70th IMESA Conference, University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus, 11-13th October 2006...
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