About the Rural Development Branch
Purpose of the Branch:
To ensure the continuous improvement of sustainable rural livelihoods through the co-ordination of integrated rural development services and facilitation of rural enterprise and industry development
Vision Statement:
Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal
Mission Statement:
To co-ordinate and integrate comprehensive government interventions towards promoting vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural development in KwaZulu-Natal
Rural Development is aligned to the DARD Strategic Outcome Orientated Goals:
- Corporate Governance and Integrated Service Delivery
- Unleashing the Agricultural Potential of the Province
- Sustainable Natural Environmental Management
- Promote Sustainable Rural Livelihoods
Competencies of the Branch:
Strategic planning
Agriculture Market analysis
Rural enterprise market analysis
Rural Development Planning and co-ordination
Social facilitation
Stakeholder management
Business entity support
Agricultural economics expertise
Monitoring and evaluation
Statistical analysis
Communication
Other Key Policy Imperatives:
National Development Plan
New Growth Path
Industrial Policy Action Plan
Agricultural Policy Action Plan
National Food and Nutrition Security Strategy
Operation Phakisa
Comprehensive Rural Development Programme
Key Strategic Informants:
Medium Term Strategic Framework - Outcomes 4 & 7 & 2
Provincial Growth and Development Strategy
Agri-Parks Strategy
NAME OF BRANCH: |
RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Deputy Director-General: Rural Development |
Mr J. Mfusi KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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Chief Director: Integrated Rural Development |
Mr K.L. Moodley KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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Chief Director: Rural Enterprise and Industry Development |
Mr Z. Dlamini KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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Physical Address |
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development |