NEDLAC ENDS 2002 ON A HIGH NOTE

An extremely successful Nedlac Annual Summit was held on 9 November 2002. Turnout was excellent from all four Nedlac constituencies of Government, Business, Labour and Community, as well as a number of guests from Parliamentary Committees, other statutory bodies, NGOs, provincial and local governments, foreign embassies and other socioeconomic councils.

The theme of the Summit was "Sustainable Development: a Platform for Growth" and the Summit focused on how the outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable Development could lay a foundation for economic growth, job creation and decent work for all, greater social equity and protection of the environment.

The Summit was chaired by Deputy President, Jacob Zuma, who reminded the meeting that he had, on a number of occasions, expressed the need for government, labour, business and the community sector to form a social compact. "I am therefore pleased to note that this resolve has come to fruition with the impending Growth and Development Summit next year," said Deputy President Zuma.

The Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana, commended Nedlac on the continued successes of the institution. He noted the numerous gains that had been made and the increased level of activity within all the Nedlac Chambers.