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Don’t ignore these aspects of the land panel report

Seriti Institute Abstract The Presidential Advisory Panel Report on Land Reform and Agriculture makes some suggestions that have received little public attention, being overshaddowed by the interest in the debate surrounding expropriation without compensation. This article highlights these neglected, yet important aspects of the report and helps to broaden the narrative around this topic. This [...]
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Don’t be afraid of EWC

By Reg RumneyMuch energy has been expended on backing – or opposing – the dreaded three-letter abbreviation EWC or Expropriation without Compensation. But EWC is not to be feared and may not even make it into law. There is a 50-50 chance it will not pass muster in Parliament, according to a member of the [...]
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What We Learnt At: Seriti TALKS – Agri Series

Seriti Institute Abstract Seriti Institute held three consecutive agri-themed Seriti TALKS on 27 June, 11 July and 29 August, 2019. Participants from a wide cross-section of civil society attended, including from the public, private and non-profit sectors. Distinguished Guest Speakers presented at these talks to share insights on prject/programme design, implementation and impact. Find blurbs [...]
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Seriti TALKS: Field Notes 2 – Community Engagement

Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS "Lessons Learnt" presentation was given at Seriti TALKS on the 27 June 2019. The theme was Principles of Success in Implementing Community Development Projects. The insights are based on past experience and were presented by Simon Lashoai from Seriti Institute. These field notes also offer insight into present thinking [...]
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Seriti TALKS: Agri Series Case Notes 2

Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS case note is for the second study in our agri series of Seriti TALKS, which took place on the 11 July 2019. The theme was Principles of Success in Implementing Community Development Projects and our Guest Speaker was Jane McPherson of GrainSA. Please refer to the case note and [...]
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Seriti TALKS: Field Notes 1 – New Approaches

Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS "Lessons Learnt" presentation was given at Seriti TALKS on the 27 June 2019. The theme was Driving Economic Growth in South Africa. The insights are based on past experience and were presented by Struan Robertson from Seriti Institute. These field notes also offer insight into present thinking at Seriti [...]
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Seriti TALKS: Agri Series Case Notes 1

Seriti Institute Abstract This Seriti TALKS case note is for the first study in our agri series of Seriti TALKS, which took place on the 27 June 2019. The theme was Driving Economic Growth in South Africa and our Guest Speaker was Nazeem Sterras of the Palladium Group. Please refer to the case note and [...]
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The International Youth Contest of Social Advertising Against Corruption

Seriti Institute Competition Details Seriti Institute is proud to have been asked by the Department of Public Service And Administration, RSA to help promote this competition and invite participation from youth within our networks. This is a national project that requires participation by all stakeholders; it is supported by BRICS and member countries. Young people [...]
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A solution for the poor performance of civil society organisations

By Juanita Pardesi NGOS in South Africa often have and wonderful ideas about how to help other people but sometimes can’t help themselves. Skilful Spaces which offers skills development programmes for children aged 5-17 years, was one such NGO that needed assistance in setting up a proper structure and a system, and got that aid […]

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