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Coalition on Civil Society Resource Mobilisation: Free State Provincial Consultative Workshop
Invitation to Free State Provincial Consultative Workshop
Bloemfontein
16 September 2010
South African civil society organisations are facing a complex set of sustainability and institutional development challenges. These include diminishing and/or withdrawal of international funding, leadership and identity changes, and the apparent unwillingness of government to meet its acknowledged responsibilities to the sector - in particular in regard to resource flows to civil society organisations. The sustainability of many important organisations is now compromised, a situation exacerbated by the current economic recession.
In response to this situation, the coalition of NGOs listed above is implementing an Advocacy Programme aimed at improving the flow of allocated government resources, of the National Lottery and National Development Agency (NDA) in particular, to civil society organisations. The coalition is conducting research and consultations that will inform submissions to the relevant government departments, making concrete recommendations for changes that will improve the governance, operational efficiency and service delivery of both the NLDTF and the NDA.
The 9th provincial consultative workshop will be held on Thursday, 16 September 2010 (10h00-13h00) in Bloemfontein.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please complete the Registration Form and return it to lsmith@cafsouthernafrica.org or fax to: 011 726 3877 by no later than Wednesday, 15 September 2010.
The first 50 respondents will receive confirmation of attendance and further workshop details.
If you are unable to attend the consultative workshop, but are keen to give input and/or require more information on the Advocacy Programme, please contact Lucy Smith on Tel: 011 726 1148 or lsmith@cafsouthernafrica.org.
Please forward this invitation to other NGOs in your network.Event type:WorkshopEvent venue:Free State Child Welfare, 54 Aliwal Street, BloemfonteinEvent start date:16/09/2010Event end date:16/09/2010Regulations to Extend Reach of NLDF Grants
The National Lotteries Board has announced new regulations extend the reach of grants from the National Lottery Distribution Fund.
The new regulations mandate that 50 percent of money in the fund be used for specific priority areas to get the proceeds of the National Lottery to reinforce the government's efforts to relieve poverty and build a more equal society.
National Lotteries Board spokesperson, Sershan Naidoo, says that, "This new regulation does not preclude initiatives that don't fall within the remit; it simply guarantees an allocation to the poorest of the poor, as recognised by the minister."
In the same vein, CAF Southern Africa CEO, Colleen du Toit, says that though the areas highlighted are all critical, these are ‘functions that should be the responsibility of the developmental state’. Du Toit acknowledged the intent to make the application process easier, but said that management and administration remain a real problem.
To read the article titled, “Lotto rules to 'extend the reach' of grants,” click here.Source:All AfricaCoalition on Civil Society Resource Mobilisation: North West Provincial Consultative Workshop
Invitation to North West Provincial Consultative Workshop
Potchefstroom
10 September 2010
South African civil society organisations are facing a complex set of sustainability and institutional development challenges. These include diminishing and/or withdrawal of international funding, leadership and identity changes, and the apparent unwillingness of government to meet its acknowledged responsibilities to the sector - in particular in regard to resource flows to civil society organisations. The sustainability of many important organisations is now compromised, a situation exacerbated by the current economic recession.
In response to this situation, the coalition of NGOs listed above is implementing an Advocacy Programme aimed at improving the flow of allocated government resources, of the National Lottery and National Development Agency (NDA) in particular, to civil society organisations. The coalition is conducting research and consultations that will inform submissions to the relevant government departments, making concrete recommendations for changes that will improve the governance, operational efficiency and service delivery of both the NLDTF and the NDA.
This consultation is being conducted in addition to, and in collaboration with, the NDA / NLDTF questionnaire distributed by Inyathelo, SCAT, REAP and CDRA.
The 8th provincial consultative workshop will be held on Friday, 10 September 2010 (10h00-13h00) in Potchefstroom.
If you are interested in attending this workshop, please complete the Registration Form and return it to lsmith@cafsouthernafrica.org or fax to: 011 726 3877 by no later than Wednesday, 8 September 2010.
The first 50 respondents will receive confirmation of attendance and further workshop details.
If you are unable to attend the consultative workshop, but are keen to give input and/or require more information on the Advocacy Programme, please contact Lucy Smith on Tel: 011 726 1148 or lsmith@cafsouthernafrica.org.
Please forward this invitation to other NGOs in your network.Event type:WorkshopEvent venue:Lotlametswe B&B, 4 Oversteeg Street, cnr Deppe Street, PotchefstroomEvent start date:10/09/2010Event end date:10/09/2010Non-Distribution of Funds Not Our Fault
The National Lotteries Board (NLB) says lotto funds were not distributed to charities due to legislative and procedural issues.
In a press statement, NLB CEO Vevek Ram, points out that, NLB does not have the authority to make grants.
“Distributing agencies, which are committees appointed by the minister of trade and industry in consultation with the other relevant ministers, are the entities entrusted with the making of grants,” explains Ram.
He further maintains that the NLB does not have the authority to make grants in respect of arts and culture, sports and recreation and charities.
To read the article titled "Non-distribution of lotto funds not our fault: board,” click here.
Source:<br /> Citizen
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