D I A L O G U E
Volume1, Issue 1 November 1997
An occasional publication covering
reports and activities discussed by the Nedlac Executive
Council.
Tackling
workplace change
Through the Workplace Challenge project, Nedlac is providing
a platform for workers and management to cooperate in tackling the
issue of productivity together.
Housing
under the Nedlac spotlight
Nedlac's Development Chamber has taken a step forward in
assisting the process of delivering low-cost housing to needy South
Africans.
Planning for
jobs summit takes off
The urgent need for a high-profile summit at which all
stakeholders can consider ways and means to solve South Africa's
unemployment crisis is receiving priority attention in
Nedlac.
New research
fund to replace JGF
The Nedlac Executive Council has agreed to the establishment
of the Fund for Research into Industrial Development, Growth and
Equity (Fridge), which will replace the Japanese Grant Fund (JGF).
The JGF will be wound up by the end of 1997, but Fridge will
continue to provide funds for research until 2001.
Constituency capacity vital to Nedlac's
success
Building capacity, especially within the labour, community
and small-business constituencies, is essential to ensure effective
participation in the Nedlac process.
Nedlac
partners condemn customs and Vat fraud
The Nedlac social partners have called for a crackdown on
customs fraudsters.
Mine
health and safety amendment gets green light
The Nedlac Executive Council has agreed to support an
amendment to the Mine Health and Safety Act.
Training
for success
There is a general agreement that South Africa needs more
and better training. But who should control, manage and pay for
this training?