Jobs that Last

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Dear SA LED Network Member,

In his article Community-driven Development Makes People More Important Than CapitalEbrahim-Khalil Hassen argues that poorer communities should have control over actual resources and that it would be encouraging as it holds the potential to deepen democracy and improve the impact of public expenditure. The full article is available here


Document: We've uploaded Putting in Place Jobs that Last - A Guide to Rebuilding Quality Employment at Local Level, published by Francesca Froy and Sylvain Giguère from the OECD LEED Programme. The guide argues that in the coming years, a new partnership between the public and private sectors will be necessary to develop better quality jobs with possibilities for progression and greater accessibility for all. Please click on the image below in order to download the full document:


Document: Please also find the World Aquaculture Report 2010 by the FAO in our online library. The report shows that aquaculture continues to be the fastest-growing animal food producing sector and currently accounts for nearly half (45.6 percent) of the world’s food fish consumption. The document can be downloaded here.


Event: The Social Media & Tourism Forum takes place in Johannesburg on 16 and 17 November. The Forum aims at creating a networking platform for the much-needed conversation on the potentials social media has for changing the face of tourism in Africa. More information is provided here


Event: The Limpopo Small Business Summit will be held in Mokopane from 21 - 23 November. The private and public sector conference aims to advance the objectives of NEPAD and various small business organisations, which include facilitating co-operation amongst small business enterprises both in South Africa and on the Continent. More information is available here.  


Job: The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is seeking an Enterprise Development Specialist. Deadline for applications is 25 November. More information can be found here.


Job: The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries furthermore seeks to employ a Senior Forester based in Bellville. Closure date is already Friday, 18 November. More information is available here.


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