BackgroundIn August 2013, President Jacob Zuma undertook a State Visit to Malaysia. He was introduced to the Big Fast Results Methodology through which the Malaysian government achieved significant government and economic transformation within a very short time. Using this approach, they addressed national key priority areas such as poverty, crime and unemployment. With the support of the Malaysian government, the Big Fast Results approach was adapted to the South African context. To highlight the urgency of delivery the approach was renamed to Operation Phakisa (“phakisa” meaning “hurry up” in Sesotho).

MethodologyOperation Phakisa is a results-driven approach, involving setting clear plans and targets, on-going monitoring of progress and making these results public.The methodology consists of eight sequential steps. It focusses on bringing key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, academia as well as civil society organisations together to collaborate in:

• detailed problem analysis;• priority setting;• intervention planning; and• delivery

These collaboration sessions are called laboratories (labs). The results of the labs are detailed (3 foot) plans with ambitious targets as well as public commitment on the implementation of the plans by all stakeholders.

The implementation of the plans are rigorously monitored and reported on. Implementation challenges are actively managed for effective and efficient resolution.Operation Phakisa are initially implemented in two sectors, the ocean economy and health.

“The first implementation of Operation Phakisa will be led by the Department of Environmental Affairs

It will ficus on unlocking the economic potential of South Africa’s oceans, which are estimated to have the potential to contribute up to one hundred and seventy seven billion randsto the GDP by 2033 compared to fifty four billion rands in 2010”

H.E. President Jacob Zuma, July 2014

Operation Phakisa is an initiative of the South African government. This initiative was designed to fast tract the implementation of solutions on critical development issues. This is an unique initiative to address issues highlighted in the National Developement Plan (NDP) 2030 such as poverty and unemployment.

Operation Phakisa is an innovative and pioneering approach to translate details plans into concrete results through dedicated delivery and collaboration.

The application of this methodology highlights government’s urgency to deliver. it will play a crucial role in accelerating the delivery of the development priorities.

Through Operation Phakisa, government aims to implement priority programmes better, faster, and more effectively

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe

Oceans Economy LabThe Oceans Economy Lab, under the leadership of the Department of Environmental Affairs, has already been completed. It began on 8 July 2014 in Durban and concluded on 15 August 2014.

Over 180 delegates from national and provincial government departments, the private sector, civil society, labour and academia participated in the oceans Lab.

The focus of this Lab was on unlocking the economic potential of South Africa’s oceans.

With South Africa being bordered by the ocean on three sides, long term developmental programmes must include the coast and ocean resources and not land resources only.

To unlock the ocean economy, four priority areas were identified. These are marine transport and manufacturing activities, such as coastal shipping, trans-shipment, boat building, repair and refurbishment; offshore oil and gas exploration; aquaculture and marine protection services and ocean governance.

In 2010 the ocean contributed approximately R54 billion to South Africa’s GDP and accounted for approximately 316,000 jobs. The ocean has the potential to contribute up to R177 billion to GDP and between 800 and 1 million direct jobs.

These growth levers reflect at least 4 per cent annual growth in both GDP contribution and job creation.

Four focus areas have been selected as new growth areas in the ocean economy, with the objective of growing them and deriving value for the country.

These are:

• Marine transport and manufacturing activities, such as coastal shipping, trans-shipment, boat building, repair and refurbishment;

• Offshore oil and gas exploration;• Aquaculture and• Marine protection services and

ocean governance.The objective of inclusive economic growth permeates all four focus areas.

Marine transport, manufacturingIn marine transport and manufacturing – government will explore the country’s natural advantage in maritime transport and manufacturing by capturing the benefits of growing volumes of cargo handling, sea and coastal shipping and supporting transport activities such as storage and warehousing.

In addition, South Africa can utilise its location and expertise to increase its share of the global marine manufacturing market, including ship-building and repair, rig repair and refurbishment or boat-building. “Against this backdrop, the aspiration of this workstream is to grow the marine transport and manufacturing sector over the next five years, to increase the contribution to GDP and multiply the number of jobs in South Africa.”

Offshore oil, gas explorationOn offshore oil and gas exploration - government is looking at further enhancing the enabling environment for exploration of oil and gas wells, resulting in an increased number of exploration wells drilled, while simultaneously maximising the value captured for South Africa.Mechanisms for achieving this will include providing an enabling policy and legislative environment; promoting inclusive economic growth; addressing the skills gaps and overcoming infrastructure challenges.

AquacultureWith regards to aquaculture - government will be looking at enhancing growth in the sector through increasing the value contribution of all segments across the aquaculture value chain, while creating jobs especially in fish processing and marketing.

Aquaculture is relatively an underdeveloped area in South Africa despite it being an increasingly important contribution to food security globally.

Despite its relatively small size, aquaculture in South Africa has shown strong growth of 6.5 percent per annum.

Marine protection services, governanceWhile on marine protection services and governance - the aspiration is to develop an incremental and integrated approach to planning, monitoring and execution of ocean governance and enforcement in the next few years

Government has recognised the need to continuously balance the economic opportunities which the ocean space affords, while maintaining its environmental integrity.

This will be achieved by developing an institutional framework for the management of South Africa’s ocean space, improving the protection of South Africa’s oceans particularly around critically endangered ecosystems, and addressing the skills gap, among others.

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