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Provincial Government in South Africa

Umtata, 16–18 August 2000

South Africa is characterised by significant territorially defined communal diversities of, for example, culture, language, ethnicity as well as economic disparities. Historically, pluralist societies such as the United States, Switzerland and India opted for such devolution of power to states, regions or provinces so as to bring about national unity. National unity and political stability were equally influential in persuading the ANC leadership to agree to decentralisation of power to the provinces. The conference aimed at stimulating debate on the role and future of the provincial governments in South Africa and at generating proposals for capacity building and/or alternatives to the present political dispensation. The papers were a blend of theoretical and practical contributions to the ongoing debate around ways of ensuring efficiency, democracy and more responsive governments in the provinces. The conference therefore provided a forum to take a fresh look at the Constitution and to find a new balance in intergovernmental relations.
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Introduction

Ms Xoliswa Jozana, Head of Department, Department of Political Science, University of the Transkei (Unitra)

Welcoming Remarks

Dr Michael Lange, Resident Representative, Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Opening Remarks

Ms Xoliswa Jozana, Head of Department, Department of Political Science, University of the Transkei (Unitra)

Opening Remarks

Prof. Peggy Nomfundo Luswazi, Registrar Academic, Unitra

Keynote Address: Provincial Government in South Africa

Mr Zam Titus, Director General, Ministry of Provincial and Local Government

International Perspectives on the Allocation of Powers Between the Tiers of Government: The Case of Nigeria

Prof. Jerry Kuye, School of Public Management and Administration, University of Pretoria

Intergovernmental Relations in South Africa: A Comparative Analysis

Mr Rashid Kalema, School of Government, University of Western Cape

Provincial Government in South Africa Since 1994

Dr David Pottie, Electoral Institute of South Africa

Igoli 2002: Towards a Megacity Government

Mr Sam Kongwa, Department of Political Studies, Unitra

Public Participation in Provincial Legislative Processes in South Africa

Dr Greg Houston, Human Science Research Council

Accommodating Groupism in a Liberal Democratic Dispensation

Dr Eric Labuschagne, Department of Political Studies, Unitra

The Impact of Constitutional Relationships Between the Three Spheres of Government: The South African Perspective

Mr Sitembe Msaseni, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Port Elizabeth

Transformational Challenges in Provincial Administration

Mr Masilo Mabeta, United Democratic Movement

The IFP Perspective on Provincial Government

Minister Narend Singh, Inkatha Freedom Party

Prospecting for Productivity: Enhancing Good Governance in the Provinces

Dr Heather Nel, School of Public Administration and Management, University of Port Elizabeth

Prospects for Provincial Government in South Africa: The Way Forward

Dr Mohammed Sutry, National Council of Provinces

Transparency International and the Fight Against Corruption

Ms Gladwell Otieno, Transparency International, Germany

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