Themes and issues NPOs to focus on • NGOs and the role of media • Youth voices / youth issues - What is the message we want to youth to know/take forward? Young people are present and drawing social media and getting the message out there. • Promoting active citizenry; Active vs insurgent citizenry • Volunteering – getting involved in social sector work – how do we incentivise it? Suggestion income tax break for young people working in the NPO sector. • Elegance of the ordinary – not speaking on behalf of but let people speak for themselves. • Young children at the centre of development – setting the agenda for the future; Need to develop practical skills in young people (8-14) The relationship with government • Don’t divide us: listen to our views. • Don’t point fingers but speak with a unifying language. • Revitalise the conversation • Real engagement from government is required over and above the tick box exercises • NGOs and government tension in various areas – service provider, advocate, insideroutsider; Are NGOs seen as a threat to government? Labelled as foreign agents. • Civil society department in government • Seek a generative relationship The Social Sector Summit • Let the NPO sector set the agenda for the meeting • There needs to be many more conversation prior to the summit to ensure the summit maximises its effects • Summit should be a space to network and talk to each other • A space to improve relationship between government and civil society sector • Interrogate the question how the diversity of the sector can be brought together in one summit • How do NPOs fit into the priorities of government? • Casting forward and involving the youth • This discussion needs to be taken back to the community • Develop a story o Events o Build mass support o Inclusive civil society agenda • Secretariat -> IJR/Community Chest 4