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Statement by the minister for Agriculture and Land Affairs for strategic directions on land issues, to improve access to land, increase agricultural production, and reduce poverty.

The Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP) provides financial and technical assistance and supports infrastructure development, market access, and training. It aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve food security.

This is a summit where farm workers, farm dwellers, leaders of government, the private sector, organized labour and civil society, led by the President, came together on 30 – 31 July 2010 in Western Cape to discuss the critical need to build good working relations and living conditions for vulnerable workers within the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries sectors. The discussions centered on the social determinants of health; working conditions; tenure security; and empowerment and training for vulnerable workers.

The Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy is a strategic land reform intervention that involves the acquisition of land and other property (movable and immovable) that is then held by the state for the use by lessees of the programme. They will then enter into a long term lease with the Department – the length of the lease will depend on the land use, the commodity and the intention of the lessee, among other things.

The National Evaluation Policy Framework (2011) sets out the basis for government-wide evaluation focusing on governments priority outcomes. It is intended to establish a culture of continuous improvement in service delivery. The implementation evaluation of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme is part of the National Evaluation Plan for 2012/13.

The Joint Constitutional Review Committee was mandated to investigate possible amendments to Section 25 of the Constitution and held public hearings in all provinces.

To provide for the establishment of a Land Court and appeals against decisions of the Land Court; to make provision for the administration and judicial functions of the Land Court; to provide for the jurisdiction of the Land Court and Magistrates’ Courts for certain land related matters; to provide for mediation procedures; to amend certain laws relating to the adjudication of land matters by other courts; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Evaluation of ODA to the LAND sector