Appendix D - High Level overview of the Ministry work programme

1. Promoting the value of diversity and improving inclusion of ethnic communities. • increase ethnic representation on public sector boards and committees • progress development of the National Action Plan Against Racism and the Social Cohesion Strategic Framework by partnering with other agencies

2. Ensuring equitable provision of, and access to, Government Services for ethnic communities. • progress health engagement and awareness initiatives • community-focused responses to the North Island weather events and Cyclone Gabrielle • Unlocking Language Barriers – Our Translation Guidance for Public Sector Agencies • increase inclusiveness and participation for the 2023 Census

3. Improving economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment. • enhance relationships with ethnic businesses to unlock their potential. • employment, education and training initiatives: • Employment Action Plan • Ministerial Roundtable with ethnic business councils and EthnicBiz Forum • Ethnic Communities Graduate Programme • Intercultural Capability eLearning Modules

4. Connecting and empowering ethnic community groups. • empower ethnic communities via funding support. • connected and inspire ethnic communities by hosting: • Ethnic Advantage Conferences • Parliamentary events • Interfaith meetings

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