The Open Government Partnership is a global effort to make governments better. We all want more transparent, effective and accountable governments -- with institutions that empower citizens and are responsive to their aspirations. But this work is never easy.

It takes political leadership. It takes technical knowledge. It takes sustained effort and investment. It takes collaboration between governments and civil society.

 The Open Government Partnership is a new multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from governments to promote transparency, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. In the spirit of multi-stakeholder collaboration, OGP is overseen by a steering committee of governments and civil society organizations.

 To become a member of OGP, participating countries must embrace a high-level Open Government Declaration; deliver a country action plan developed with public consultation; and commit to independent reporting on their progress going forward.

 The Open Government Partnership formally launched on September 20, 2011, when the 8 founding governments (Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States) endorsed an Open Government Declaration, and announced their country action plans, and welcomed the commitment of 38 governments to join the Partnership.

A block Booking Has been made at the Upper East Side Hotel in Woodstock.

Please Note: Rates are quoted per room per night inclusive of accommodation, breakfast, VAT (14%) and TOMSA Levy (1%). This is for single occupancy, you are more than welcome to ask for double occupancy.
When making reservations Please quote the following reference in order to get the rates listed above:
wcacf Civil Society Leadership Conference REF NO WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON

Dinner isn't incl in the Price. An Additional R 175 Will have to be paid for Supper.
Any reservations made is at the delegates expense, SANGOCO / SAYC will not be paying for any accommodation or transportation cost.

Feel free to Contact The Hotel to make Bookings or Contact SANGOCO/SAYC Offices for assistance.
www.uppereastsidehotel.co.za

Upper East Side :         Junedray Johnson          021 404 0570
SANGOCO WC:             Naledi Nhlalukana           021 447 7899

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Thembinkosi ‘Blade’ Nzimande, in his preface to the Green Paper on Post-School Education and Training calls for:
“Public engagement as important to the policy development process. Comments on this Green Paper is invited from all the formal stakeholders within the education and training sector as well as from organised business and organised labor. Non-governmental organizations and Individual citizens are also important stakeholders and I invite them to submit their comments. I hope and expect that the parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, as well as NEDLAC, will assist us in this consultative process.”

 Our role in the consultation process: SAYC as a member of SANGOCO see our role as two-fold, given that we represent young people across a wide spectrum.  Therefore, we propose that we work closely with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to serve as a mobilizing arm and ensuring that the voices of youth are heard. We believe that young people will be affected by the proposed changes within higher education, therefore their participation is crucial.

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Below please find the new regulations to the Social Assistance Act extending access to social grants to refugees. Congratulations to everyone both within and outside the sector for all the hard work over the years for reaching this point. Let us spread the good news to our members, constituencies, partners, colleagues and friends. The struggle continues...

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