2. Aim:
To map what is currently
happening at a provincial level
and identify ‘tipping points’,
using the Eastern Cape as a case
study to inform a larger mapping
process and the development of
a survey tool
3. Process:
• Limited scope
• Existing knowledge and key
informants
• Contact via email
• Generally positive response
• 9 existing structures and very
roughly 945 orgs/stakeholders
5. 1. Network of Early Childhood Training
Agencies (NECTA)
OVERVIEW:
NECTA is a network
of non-profit
organizations
offering training and
support in Early
Childhood
Development (ECD)
and integrated
community
development to
meet the needs of
children, families
and communities in
rural and urban
areas of the
province.
STRUCTURE:
NECTA was established in 1992 as a voluntary association, in response to a need for a high quality and
integrated approach to ECD in the Eastern Cape. It is a formally constituted network and participants pay
membership fees on sliding scale assessed annually according to their income.
The network is led by an Executive Committee consisting of the leader of each member organization, which
meets quarterly. In addition, NECTA holds two general council meetings per year attended by the Executive
Committee and an additional representative from each organization. Office bearers, including a Chair, Vice-
Chair, Secretary and Treasurer are voted in at a biennial general meeting.
PARTICIPATION & REPRESENTATION:
NECTA represents a diverse range of organisations, (currently 15 members), including registered training
providers with extensive experience of providing SAQA qualifications and Unit Standards to ECD
practitioners, Community Development Practitioners and other participants, as well organisations offering
non-formal training as part of a broader community development approach. The network brings together a
wealth of experience and expertise and has an extensive footprint in the Eastern Cape with members
operating in all six districts and both Metros, covering all but one of the province’s 37 local municipal
districts. (See Appendix for detailed membership).
6. 2. Eastern Cape ECD Forum
OVERVIEW:
The Eastern Cape
Early Childhood
Development (ECD)
Forum is a multi-
stakeholder
platform established
to create an
equitable space in
which ECD role-
players can share
their experiences
and learn from best
practice within the
sector, while
advocating for an
integrated approach
to ECD in line with
the SA Integrated
Programme of
Action for ECD at
provincial and local
level.
STRUCTURE:
Established in May 2012, the Forum meets on a quarterly basis and attendance varies between 30 – 60
participants, with numbers gradually increasing over time. The ECD Forum secretariat is hosted by ITEC,
an education and ECD focused Non Profit Organisation, based in East London, and the founding member
of the ECD Forum.
The ECD Forum is currently an informal structure based loosely on the principles of a community of
practice, however there is a considerable push by members to formalize the structure. Members feel
that formalizing the structure will increase participation and legitimacy as well as attracting possible
funding. Various organizational models are currently being explored.
PARTICIPATION & REPRESENTATION:
There are currently 150 participants on the Forum’s database some of whom regularly attend meetings
and others who are only interested in receiving information on the activities of the Forum. The Forum
comprises numerous ECD stakeholders with members from various sectors attending including, but not
limited to;
ECD and related NPOs – focusing on health, children, families & psycho-social support etc.
EC NGO Coalition, ECD Training Providers, ETDP and H&W SETAs, NDA provincial, Business , DSD, DOE,
DOH provincial and some districts, SA Congress for ECD, BCCCDA, NECTA , Local Government , Traditional
Leaders,
Higher Education, ECSECC, Funders , ECD researchers & consultants , ECD centres & Foundation Phase
Schools
7. 3. Government ECD structures
Provincial Strategic Committee for ECD (inter-sectoral)
Focus is to facilitate co-ordination, collaboration and synergy in the implementation of the Integrated ECD
Programme and services in the Eastern Cape Province, in line with the Integrated Provincial ECD Strategy as
well as the Anti-Poverty Strategy.
Participation and representation
• DSD – Nosipho Nkalitshana (Manager: ECD)
• DoH - Zukiswe Mabece (Assistant Manager: Nutrition)
• DoE – Sibusisiwe Tachie (EPWP Manager)
• ECD Forum – Michele Kay (Managing Director, ITEC)
• NECTA – Rene King (Project Director, Khululeka)
• ETDP Seta – Luvo Gazi (Manager)
• DSD representative from each district
• COGTA, Correctional Services, EPWP, NDA, SASSA
Provincial Inter-departmental Committee (comprising government departments and government
agencies)
Focuses on the coordination and implementation of ECD services
Participation and representation
• DSD – Nosipho Nkalitshana (Manager: ECD)
• DoH - Zukiswe Mabece (Assistant Manager: Nutrition)
• DoE – Sibusisiwe Tachie (EPWP Manager)
Provincial Planning Commission
Aligned to the National Development Plan and tasked with developing provincial development plan for
province (one of the ‘sectors’ is HRD & Education which comprises 3 areas – ECD, Basic Education and
Tertiary Education). Broad consultation to develop a chapter on Education, which includes ECD
Participation and representation
• Commissioner Nhlanganiso Dladla (HRD & Education Sector)
• Supported by Daryl Braam , ECSECC
8. 4. Eastern Cape NGO Coalition
OVERVIEW:
Now in its 16th year
of existence, ECNGOC
is widely regarded as
the leading provincial
NGO Coalition, and
accorded recognition
as the most
representative body
of the development
sector in the
Province. It plays a
significant
representative role in
many consultative
multi-partite forums
and government-led
development
processes, not just in
the province, but in
South Africa.
STRUCTURE:
The ECNGOC is a member-based constituency whose core business is to create a vibrant civil society with
the key target group being organised structures.
The ECNGOC has a Provincial Secretariat based in East London and has District Structures in the 6 Districts
and 2 Metros in the EC Province. The structures provide a platform for dialogue and engagement for the
NPO sector as well as a communication channel for other social partners. A key example is the breakdown
in communication in the funding to NPOs from DSD and how ECNGOC used our dialogue platform to
improve and strengthen Govt/ NPO Interface.
Focus areas are Health and Welfare, HIV/AIDS, Home based Care, Paralegal, Housing and Local Government,
Women, Rural Development, Education and Training, Gender, Educare, People with Disabilities, Youth,
Aged, and Community Development.
Participation and representation
600 NPO members
Key contact: Rooks Moodley, ECNGOC Director (e: rooksmoodley@ecngoc.co.za, t: 0873731082)
9. 5. Donor Dialogue Platform
STRUCTURE:
The platform was established by the Eastern Cape NGO Coaltion (ECNGOC) who will host quarterly
platforms to bring donors and the NPO sector together to discuss funding focus areas and funding
channels, with the longer term aim of possibly evolving into a formal structure. The main focus area is
funding and tools to strengthen NPOs, (making the Eastern Cape a funding destination).
Participation and representation
Approximately 10 donors and 50 NPOs at provincial level who will cascade information to district
structures.
Key contact: Rooks Moodley, ECNGOC Director (e: rooksmoodley@ecngoc.co.za, t: 0873731082)
10. 6. Buffalo City Childcare and Development Association
OVERVIEW:
The Buffalo City ECD
Association seeks to help
train and develop member
ECD and child care centres
through enhancement of
managerial, teaching and
counselling skills, mobilisation
of community participatory
projects, provision of needed
material and financial
support, and building of
supportive relationships with
parents and local
communities. The
association further seeks to
strengthen relationships with
governmental stakeholders
and to boost general public
awareness of critical social
issues impacting children.
Major focus areas:
• Training ECD and child care centre managers and teachers in vital skills - including First Aid,
Computers, Basic educational & character development training, Baby care training, and
NQF levels 4-5.
• Helping to mobilise needed funding and resources for 35 currently non-funded CCD and
child care centres.
• Enhancing ECD and child care centre relationships with relevant stakeholders, including
parents, local communities, and relevant governmental departments.
• Conducting public awareness campaigns on ECD and child care programming and critical
social issues affecting children.
Structure:
Board members x 7
Executive Members x 10
Disciplinary committee x 4
200 creches surrounding Buffalo City Metro Municipality (Scenery Park Forum, Amalinda
Forum, Reeston Forum, Duncan Village Forum, Mdantsane Forum, Newlands Forum, Needs
Camp Forum, and King Williams Town Forum, Mooiplaas Forum)
Key contact details:
Mrs Nondumiso Mpitimpiti (Coordinator)
Cell: 072 204 1357 Email: amalindacom@gmail.com Fax: 086 245 6469
11. 7. Further Education and Training Colleges and Higher
Education Institutions
STRUCTURES:
• Fort Hare University
• Buffalo City FET College
• King Hintsa FET College
• Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
• Rhodes University and Centre for Social Development
12. 8. Provincial structure of the SA Congress
Local and district ECD Forums
9. Welfare Forum
Three in the province? Possibly some ECD centres represented
13. TIPPING POINTS OF INFLUENCE
NOTE:
The issues, themes
and processes
highlighted here do
not by any means
represent a
comprehensive
summary for the
province. They have
been gathered
primarily from
information
available from
NECTA and the ECD
Forum. Due to time
constraints input has
not been gathered
from other
structures and it is
recommended that
this be done as a
follow-up exercise.
Issues and themes:
1.Collaboration
2.Capacity building
3.Training and curriculum
4.Advocacy and lobbying
5.Access and scale up of ECD services
6.Creating consensus around a common vision
7.Knowledge building and sharing
8.Policy
14. TIPPING POINTS OF INFLUENCE
NOTE:
The issues, themes
and processes
highlighted here do
not by any means
represent a
comprehensive
summary for the
province. They have
been gathered
primarily from
information
available from
NECTA and the ECD
Forum. Due to time
constraints input has
not been gathered
from other
structures and it is
recommended that
this be done as a
follow-up exercise.
Processes currently taking place at a provincial level:
1. DSD ECD Audit – Audit of registered ECD sites in the province,
commission by the Department of Social Development
2. Provincial Planning Commission – Consultations and creation of a
Provincial Development Plan for ECD led by the Provincial Planning
Commission.
3. National ECD Policy and Programme – Provincial consultations
4. Integrated ECD Programme of Action - DSD-led process at a
provincial level.
5. UNICEF technical support with DSD, DoE, DoH – establishment of
Imizamoyethu ECD centre as a model of excellence and proposed
UNICEF provincial mapping process
6. Takalani Sesame Outreach project – Development of learning
materials and provision of training, support and monitoring.
7. Ilifa Labantwana – Exploring scale up of ECD services and the
concept of the ‘essential package’
15. Other thoughts:
• Sharing best practice – what works
• Sharing experiences of addressing
specific ‘tipping points’, areas of
overlap and identifying where
collective action might be valuable
