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Organisational Studies in the Public Sector (PUB3704)
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University Of South Africa (Unisa)
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South African Human Resource Management for the Public Sector
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1.1 Write an essay on the linkage between South Africa’s national
development planning and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In
your answer provide practical and relevant examples to illustrate this
linkage. (25)
Linking South Africa’s National Development Planning to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)
South Africa’s national development planning has evolved to address the historical injustices of
apartheid, eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and promote inclusive economic growth. Central
to this vision is the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030, which seeks to chart a sustainable
path towards a prosperous South Africa. This national agenda closely aligns with the United
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in 2015 as a universal call to end
poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all.
1. Alignment of the NDP with the SDGs
The NDP 2030 and the SDGs share several common goals. While the SDGs provide a global
framework with 17 goals and 169 targets, the NDP contextualizes these for South Africa’s
specific developmental challenges. The NDP acts as the primary vehicle through which South
Africa localises the SDGs, ensuring national ownership while supporting global development
commitments.
For instance: