However, if we could meaningfully lift the GDP growth rate, redistribution could take place more easily through the sharing of the additional gains. Reforming the economy has therefore become imperative, particularly if the standard of living is to be improved for all South Africans. Government has put substantial effort into the development of the NDP, which provides a clear and holistic structural reform framework.
This plan has received support from across the political spectrum. However, implementation has been disappointingly slow. 4 https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0302/P03022017.pdf  Page 3 of 12  The recent change in political leadership gave rise to a renewed sense of optimism around the structural transformation agenda – not least because the President was the Deputy Chair when the National Planning Commission drafted the NDP.