ActionSA to host Policy Conference to provide REAL alternative in 2024

From tomorrow, Tuesday, 12 to 14, Thursday, September, ActionSA members will assemble in Gauteng for their Inaugural Policy Conference.

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ACTIONSA EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE OF THE POLICY CONFERENCE

According to Michael Beaumont, ActionSA National Chairperson, the Inaugural Policy Conference is in accordance with ActionSA’s constitution which specifies that the Policy Conference shall adopt the Party’s policy platform for each impending general election.

It is reported that 614 delegates will come together from all nine provinces, each of the 52 districts and 8 metros to deliberate over a set of thought-provoking and inspirational solutions aimed at realising the party’s South African Dream – ActionSA’s vision for an inclusive and prosperous South Africa.

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BEAUMONT SAYS CONFERENCE IS INSPIRED BY THE PEOPLE’S DIALOGUE

“This Policy Conference follows that participatory process that has become synonymous with ActionSA going back to its roots in the People’s Dialogue.”Beaumont

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“The journey leading up to this conference has been an intensive three-year process. ActionSA has engaged with its members and supporters, industry experts, professionals, and ordinary South Africans to gather insights and solutions to address the most pressing challenges of our time,” he reflected.

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LAUNCH OF THE POLICY ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM

Beaumont said: Commencing on the 11th of May, our public engagement platform was launched, marking the initiation of our comprehensive outreach to all South Africans regarding the 11 policy themes that will serve as the focal points of our Inaugural Policy Conference and subsequent policy offering to the South African people. The choice of these policy areas is a reflection of ActionSA’s prioritisation of the challenges confronting South Africans and includes:

• Economic Prosperity
• Energy Security
• Economic Justice
• Corruption
• Law and Order
• Education
• Healthcare
• Public Service
• Foreign Policy
• Climate & Environment
• Rural Development & Traditional Affairs

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“This public engagement platform ran until 02 August 2023 and allowed South Africans to play a significant role in shaping our policy direction. Most distinguishingly, it ensured that our policy framework reflected the aspirations and desires of all South Africans and not politicians,” he further explained.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ACTIONSA

Over the course of the three days, Beaumont hinted that South Africans will witness the most diverse and fastest-growing political party in the country developing a solutions blueprint for their country.
“This will form the basis of an election campaign that focuses on South Africans, the challenges they have and the solutions needed – differentiating ActionSA from the parties that talk about one another,” he concluded.