National Planning Commission of South Africa
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The National Planning Commission of South Africa is a South Africa
n government agency established in May 2009, responsible for strategic planning for the country.
The head of the commission reports to the President, and works with various ministries to co-ordinate joint priority projects that require a multifaceted approach.
Trevor Manuel
was appointed the first head of the commission by President Jacob Zuma
. The commission is chaired by the Minister in the Presidency, heading a panel of "external experts". To avoid turf wars, it will not include Ministers.
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n government agency established in May 2009, responsible for strategic planning for the country.
The head of the commission reports to the President, and works with various ministries to co-ordinate joint priority projects that require a multifaceted approach.
Trevor Manuel
Trevor Manuel
Trevor Andrew Manuel is a South African politician, currently serving in the Cabinet of South Africa as Minister in the Presidency in charge of the National Planning Commission...
was appointed the first head of the commission by President Jacob Zuma
Jacob Zuma
Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma is the President of South Africa, elected by parliament following his party's victory in the 2009 general election....
. The commission is chaired by the Minister in the Presidency, heading a panel of "external experts". To avoid turf wars, it will not include Ministers.