Hon Deputy Speaker, we welcome the statement made by the hon Turok on the New Growth Path. The New Growth Path is intended to significantly increase the number of jobs in the economy and to reduce the carbon emissions in the economy. We have identified opportunities in 10 areas. We have prioritised six of these. They are infrastructure investment; the green economy; the agricultural value chain; mining and mineral beneficiation; manufacturing activities identified in Ipap 2; and tourism.
Hon Dexter, government is indeed giving leadership. It is setting out a compelling vision. It has come out with concrete targets, with identified resources and with clear policies. It is very important that we move beyond a point-scoring mentality and a spirit of pessimism. We have shown an enormous capacity as a country to achieve what we set out to do when we are focused. We now call for a national focus on jobs.
The New Growth Path will require strong partnerships between the state and the private sector and with organised labour. Each will need to contribute to inclusive growth and to the jobs that we have identified. It calls for shared solidarity and a willingness to work together. We intend to provide further briefings to this House and to the portfolio committee. Thank you. [Applause.]