STATUS OF UTHUNGULU DISTRICT
LED FORUM
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Successes
Challenges
Support required from DEDT & DCOGTA
LED Benchmarking Implementation Plan
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LED Forum re-established in November 2012
Set dates for future meetings i.e next date is 17 May 2013
Availability of TOR
Representation of stakeholders (LMs, Business Sector &
Government departments).
Sharing of LED Framework document with Forum members
Availability of LED Plans i.e LED Benchmarking Report &
Implementation Plan – To be adopted by the Council
One on one meetings with LED Forum stakeholders
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Poor attendance by some LMs
Lack of sufficient human resources and budget
District LED Strategy needs to be reviewed
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Continuous support financially and technical to implement
projects & sustainability of the Forum
Reviewing of the District LED strategy
Establishment of Development Agency to fast track
Agricultural Development & Fresh Produce Market
Better alignment of LED Local, District, Province and
National Plans
Implement BR & E Programme across sectors and the
District
THANK YOU