This proposed new sector will consist of two sets of programmes.

The first set will be Institutional based programmes where non-state actors, typically not-for-profit organisations, faith based organisations and community based organisations (CBOs), would develop programmes that could create income for large numbers of individuals through socially constructive activities.  The type of initiative would be determined by the non-state actor with the state providing partial funding for specified costs and wages.

The second set will be Area based programmes involving local organisations so as to support initiatives that create employment, in ways that build public or community level goods and services. This approach offers considerable scope for work activities to be determined by the unique needs of a community and implemented at community level with partial funding from the state. Within this category, an approach called the Community Works Programme is currently being piloted. These pilots are being implemented by the Second Economy Strategy Project (an initiative of the Presidency), together with Department of Social Development and Public Works. This approach aims to provide an employment safety net, by providing regular (rather than full-time) employment to participants, with a predictable number of days of work provided per month.

The programme is structured so that it provides the participants with regular and predictable income through regular but part time work.  The pilots are being run in four areas in the country, employ approximately 1000 people in each area on a part time basis.  Based on the results of the current pilots, this programme is looking very promising and it is anticipated that it could grow to 180 sites and employ 180 000 people by 2014.

Non State Sector:  No. of Work opportunities

Non State  5-year Targets: No of Full time Equivalents