In the medium term, the Department of Labour will focus on three outcomes, namely outcomes 4, 11 and 12. Outcome 4 entails decent employment through inclusive economic growth. Outcome 11 talks to the creation of a better South Africa and contribution to a better Africa and World. Outcome 12 emphasises an efficient, effective and development-oriented public service and an empowered and inclusive citizenship. To realise these strategic outcomes R2 billion has been allocated to the Department for the 2012/13 financial year. Moreover, the Department has identified the following strategic objectives in order to discharge its duties: