Volume II - The Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development ...

BOX 6
SUMMARY OF KEY PGDS INTERVENTIONS
a) Create a transformed and vibrant agricultural sector with an increasing contribution to the provincial economic
growth, job creation and food security.
b) Create work opportunities through innovative use of resources and sustainable development.
c) Develop an efficient and effective transport system.
d) Develop vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities.
e) Enhance quality and quantity of water resources.
f) Ensure on-going and sustainable environmental management.
g) Establish, develop and support SMMEs and cooperatives, and community initiatives.
h) Promote and develop the Northern Cape as a globally competitive tourism resource and destination.
i) Promote economic growth through sustainable minerals exploitation and development.
j) Promote innovative and sustainable Local Economic Development.
k) Promote the use of alternative energy in the Northern Cape.
l) Protect biodiversity as an imperative for environmental sustainability.
m) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, climate change impact and improve air/atmospheric quality.
n) Reduce the transport infrastructure backlog for economic growth and development by 2014.
o) Strengthen environmental legislation compliance and enforcement.
p) Support coherent implementation of the Comprehensive Rural Development Program (CRDP).
Provincial Spatial Development Framework/Development & Resources Management Plan