According to the department, the Northwest Province's strategic goals, over the MTEF, include the following: . Speeding up economic growth and transforming the economy to create decent work and sustainable livelihoods; . Strengthen the skills and human resources base; . Improve the health profile of the nation; . Comprehensive rural development strategy linked to land and agrarian reform and food security; . Intensify the fight against crime and corruption . Massive programme to build social and economic infrastructure . Build cohesive, caring and sustainable communities; . Sustainable resource management and use; . Pursuing African advancement and enhanced international cooperation; . Building a developmental state including improvement of public services and strengthening democratic institutions.