The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) welcomed the government's commitment to generate sustainable employment. It noted however that it was not always easy to make the connection between the need to create employment and the budget. It was critical for the country not to compete purely on price but also to explore product development, venture capital and market access. Continued infrastructure spending is critical in creating jobs. The HSRC highlighted a need to prioritise the youth over the next four years of the current administration. It is reported that more than 50 per cent of the youth leaving school are unemployed. About 65 per cent of black youth leaving school is reported to be unemployed. To this end the provincial grant aimed at sport and recreation was seen to be inadequate. The HSRC noted that this grant could be critical pre-labour market intervention in the context where youth was marginalised from most social organisations. In addition, the HSRC recommended the introduction of a youth transitional jobs scheme. It is of the view that commitment to further education and training is critical. However, the budget set a target of 350 000 enrolments by 2014 which was a third of the HSRC's expectations.