Chapter 2 The challenge of evidence-based strategy development: Linkages between evidence, policy and practice

3 Assessing the context 3.1 The fit between strategy and the political context 3.1.4 A change of Minister

On 22 May 2006 the President appointed Ms Lulu Xingwana as the new Minister of Land Affairs. Since assuming office she has emphasised speeding up land reform through Project Gijima, which has prioritised various areas for speedy implementation including the settlement of outstanding Restitution claims and implementation of the 2005 Land Summit resolutions. These resolutions included ‘the need for a pro-active role for the state in driving land reform and providing the other support services that will enable people to succeed on the land' (ALARM 2005).