Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Eastern Cape

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Eastern Cape

Department Of Rural Development And Land Reform Eastern Cape, The Eastern Cape (Xhosa: iMpuma-Koloni; Afrikaans: Oos-Kaap; Sotho: Kapa Botjhabela) is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.

VISION
Vibrant, equitable and sustainable rural communities.

MISSION
To initiate, facilitate, coordinate, catalyse and implement an integrated rural development programme.

VALUE STATEMENT

We uphold the following values:

• We value and encourage diversity and will not discriminate against anyone.
• As a responsible government department we shall strive to be transparent, accountable and responsive.
• We shall ensure that we have a dedicated, loyal, results-oriented, professional and people-focused workforce.
• In collaboration with all stakeholders, the department will comply with all laws of this country.

Overview

The mission of the Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform is to strive to create vibrant, equitable, sustainable rural communities and food security for all.
The Department’s strategic goals are: coherent and coordinated rural development for improved quality of life; and good governance and clean administration.

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