The launch of the Decent Standard of Living report marked a significant step towards understanding poverty and inequality’s impact on people’s lives in South Africa. The findings highlighted both positive trends and ongoing challenges in achieving a decent standard of living for all, while the discussions provided insights into the complexities of poverty reduction and policy development.
Sin títuloThese are the following objectives of this analysis :
- To assess the trends of key development indicators to gain a clear trajectory of
progress and growth in South Africa. - To provide a social justice perspective which puts people at the centre of development
and ensures the progressive realisation of their socio-economic entitlements. - To present a pre-COVID-19 baseline analysis. Thus highlighting how the impact of the
pandemic on worsening inequality and public service delivery should drive the
government to be more serious about aligning the post-Covid-19 recovery to the
visions of global and national blueprints for inclusive development.
South Africa’s Constitution places great emphasis on the inclusion of socio-economic rights, which among other things, seek to ensure that the fundamental needs of the people are meaningfully protected and advanced following generations of colonial and apartheid-era injustices and inequality. The realisation of these rights are necessary for the establishment of a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental rights.
Sin títuloA Gap Analysis Report setting out the extent to which the core content of Economic, Social and Cultural rights have
been reflected in the current South African policy and legislative framework, with recommendations of further policy
and/or legislative reform.
An analysis of the policy efforts, budgeting and enjoyment of the right to a healthy environment in South Africa.
Sin títuloAn analysis of the policy efforts, budgeting and enjoyment of the right to a healthy environment in South Africa.
Sin títuloLessons from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the South African Constitutional Court.
Sin títuloLessons from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the South African Constitutional Court.
Sin títuloThe Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights considered the initial report of South Africa on the implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (E/C.12/ZAF/1) at its 42nd, 43rd and 44th meetings (E/C.12/2018/SR.42, 43 and 44) held on 2nd and 3rd October 2018
Sin títuloLetter dated 16 May 2012 addressed by the Chairperson of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to States parties to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
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