This Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) is the integrated socio-economic policy framework proposed by Nelson Mandela in 1994 to rebuild South Africa. Based on the people, it provides peace and security for all builds the nation, links reconstruction and development, and deepens democracy - according to the six basic principles of the RDP, as expressed by the ANC leader. The program seeks to mobilize people and the country's resources toward the final eradication of apartheid and the building of a democratic, non-racial, and non-sexist future. Within the framework for policy represented by the RDP, the ANC will develop detailed positions and a legislative program of government that is achievable, sustainable and meets the objectives of freedom and an improved standard of living and quality of life for all South Africans within a peaceful and stable society. The RDP encompasses five major policy programs: meeting basic needs, developing human resources, building the economy, democratizing the state and society, and implementing the RDP. It prioritizes basic needs like jobs, housing, water, electricity, telecommunications, transport, and healthcare to rebuild family and community life. Key goals for the next five years include land redistribution, building over one million houses, and providing clean water, sanitation, and electricity. The program emphasizes public involvement in decision-making and economic stimulation through increased demand for materials and products. Education and training are crucial across all sectors, advocating for lifelong learning and equal participation for women. Economic development targets strengths in mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and services, addressing inequalities in ownership, employment, and skills. It supports worker rights, global economic adaptation, and regional cooperation. Democratization is central, integrating development with a people-centered approach involving the Constitution, government, justice system, public sector, police, and NGOs. Implementation requires restructuring planning processes, rationalizing existing systems, and ensuring active participation from democratic structures. The financing plan focuses on better resource organization, improving the financial sector, self-financing infrastructure projects, reallocating funds, tax reform, and raising new funds when necessary. In Particular, the Rural Reform Program focuses on implementing a fundamental, demand-driven land reform aimed at providing residential and productive land to the poorest rural populations and aspiring farmers. It is designed to increase incomes and productivity, support agricultural and other uses of land, and ensure the involvement of local communities in managing and administering land effectively. It includes (i) Land Redistribution: This involves strengthening property rights, combining market and non-market mechanisms, utilizing vacant government land, and possibly expropriating land with compensation. The program targets redistributing 30% of agricultural land within five years; (ii) Land Restitution: Through a land claims court, the program aims to restore land to those dispossessed by apartheid laws; (iii) Security of Tenure: Ensuring secure tenure for all, eliminating discrimination against women in accessing land, and supporting innovative tenure forms like Community Land Trusts; (iv) Support Services: Providing rural infrastructure, training, and services to make the land productive, prioritizing water provision and basic healthcare; (v) Women's Access: Targeting women in land redistribution, revising discriminatory laws and practices; (vi) Funding: Substantial government funding and a land tax based on clear criteria to promote land productivity and raise revenue for rural infrastructure. The RDP's policy for water and sanitation aims to ensure sustainable access to clean water and adequate sanitation for all South Africans, especially the underserved. It addresses the lack of clean drinking water and inadequate sanitation, emphasizing secure access for the disadvantaged majority. The Policy advocates for careful planning, sustainable practices, and a national drought management system. Key goals include: (i) short-term provision of 20-30 liters of clean water per person per day within 200 meters and adequate sanitation facilities; (ii) medium-term increase of on-site water supply to 50-60 liters per person per day, improved sanitation, and near-universal rural water and sanitation coverage; (iii) long-term universal access. The policy also includes developing systems to minimize service disruptions, implementing a national tariff system with cross-subsidies, and restructuring institutions for integrated management and local governance. Legislative updates and regional cooperation with neighboring countries are also essential to ensure fair water resource allocation. The environmental policy aims to ensure equitable access to natural resources, promote sustainable practices, and integrate environmental considerations into all decisions. Key strategies include revising legislation for effective management, involving communities in decision-making, and promoting environmental education. Marine resources will be managed for sustainability and community benefit. The nutrition policy aims to eradicate hunger and malnutrition, emphasizing food security through employment, land reform, and economic reorganization. Short-term measures include nutrition education, stable food supply, income transfers, and food subsidies.
Afrique du Sud · 1994-01-01