"We remain focused on meeting our targets for the
first period of the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for
South Africa [AsgiSA], namely to boost South Africa’s economic
growth rate to at least 4.5 percent between 2005 and 2009…" Deputy President Baleka Mbete, SPAID
Conference, 2008
The Support Programme for Accelerated Infrastructure
Development (SPAID) is a two year support programme that
mobilises private sector resources, to accelerate public
sector delivery in the infrastructure sector
of South Africa, so that the infrastructure targets set by the
Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (AsgiSA)
are achieved.
In addition SPAID is a platform to improve understanding and
dialogue between senior public and private sector stakeholders in
the infrastructure sector.
SPAID is a partnership between the Business Trust and the Presidency
of the South African Government. The Business Trust is an initiative
of business and government aimed at facilitating the creation of
jobs and the development of human capacity in South Africa. The
Business Trust was established in 1999, financed by South Africa’s
leading companies and governed by a board of government and business
leaders.
"While government is optimistic about meeting
some key targets for the first period of AsgiSA [2004 – 2009],
the 2010 – 2014 targets are challenging. South Africa’s ability
to reach 6% average annual growth relies on removing bottlenecks
to growth. Significant macroeconomic gains already made must be
consolidated to provide a stable base for growth.
Infrastructural services must improve considerably…" Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka,
AsgiSA Annual Report, 2006
"The essence of the Accelerated and Shared
Growth Initiative for South Africa [AsgiSA] is that shared
growth is a national effort. It is not devised and implemented
by government alone. Its success depends on how widely its
implementation is discussed, prepared and monitored." Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka,
AsgiSA Annual Report, 2007
