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DIRCO Strategic Plan

2012/2017 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on International

Relations and Co-operation (Incorporating Annual Performance Plan 2012-2013)

Presented by

Amb JM Matjila Director-General

Cape Town

15 February 2012

Introduction

• Strategic Plan 2012-2017 and Annual Performance Plan fully aligned and compliant with Outcome 11 Delivery Agreement and Management Performance Assessment Tools (MPAT)

• Also fully-aligned to National Treasury Guidelines of August 2010

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Overview • Four Budget Programmes of the Department • Planned Policy initiatives 1. SADPA 2. Foreign Service Bill • Situational Analysis • Organisational Environment • Programmes International Relations and Cooperation - Enhanced African Agenda and sustainable development - Strengthen political and economic integration of SADC - Strengthen South-South relations - Strengthen relations with strategic Formations of the North - Participate in the Global System of Governance - Strengthen Political and Economic Relations Public Diplomacy and State Protocol Administration International Transfers

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Four Budget Programmes

• International Relations and Cooperation (Programme 2) • Public Diplomacy and State Protocol (Programme 3) • Administration (Programme 1) • International Transfers (Programme 4) (Programmes to be re-visited with NT as they no longer speak to the expanded

activities of the Department)

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Planned Policy Initiatives

• Board of Trustees to ensure proper and effective use of the Fund - Policy and oversight - Advisory role to Minister

• Makes proposals regarding concurrence of Ministers of International

Relations and Finance on approval of projects • Head of SADPA will be accounting authority for the Fund Note: SADPA will have a strong emphasis on:

• Project and programme management • Monitoring and evaluation

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1. PARTNERSHIP FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT:


• The Partnership Fund will replace the African Renaissance and International Cooperation Fund (ARF, Act 51 of 2001) as a separate juristic person

-Changes were too numerous for just amending the ARF • To support all SA outgoing development cooperation commitments • Provides for direct transfer of funds from multiple sources and foreign

donors directly into the Fund (not through RDP Fund) - Accountability elements and compliance with PFMA and Treasury

regulations

• Provides for Audit Functions by Office of AG and for Actuarial Evaluations

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PARTNERSHIP FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT (CONT)


The Current Legal Framework • The Public Service of SA is established in terms of section 197 of the

Constitution of SA of 1996

• The Public Service is governed by the Public Service Act of 1994 (PSA)

• DIRCO is a schedule 1 Department and is regulated by the PSA

• Conditions of Service applicable to the Foreign Service (the Foreign Service

Dispensation) are determined by the Min of DPSA in terms of section 3(3) (c)

of the PSA

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2. FOREIGN SERVICE BILL


Current Reality

• The Mandate of DIRCO is not legislated, nor articulated in the

Constitution

• Role and Responsibility of DIRCO with regard to Foreign Policy

strengthened

• The Role of the HOM as co-ordinator strengthened

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FOREIGN SERVICE BILL (CONT)


Rationale for a legal instrument • The Department :

– operates in an international environment that is not taken into account by the PSA

– needs to take into account different Legal systems of various countries – needs to consider cultures of the countries it operates within – is bound by international obligations, treaties and protocols – offers assistance to South Africans abroad – may purchase properties and assets abroad – conduct financial transactions abroad

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– has an oversight role over other Government Departments on International Relations

– is the custodian on International Law and International Agreements within Government

– regulates, accredits Foreign representation and their interaction with the organs of state

– provides employment in Missions abroad

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Situational Analysis • Global environment characterised by major shift in global, economic and

social dynamics which include: – Realignment of new economic powers – New media and social networks – New innovations – Environmental change and the importance of environmental diplomacy – Formations of new economic and political groupings challenging the

established political order

• Convergence of information platforms, global mass media and social networking empowers the free-flow of information and ideas which impact on governance, economic activity and mobilisation over religious and social boundaries

• Empowered advocacy groups pursuing political and social change ( e.g. MENA)

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Situational Analysis (cont)

• Growth of South African economy, increasing link to new economic powers

• Rules and institutions of the 20th century global and economic changing system under pressure for change – Notable growth in South- South trade – Regional and preferential trading proliferating – Globalisation continues to shape the world at an accelerated pace

• Incidences of inter-state conflict on the decrease whilst resource-driven

competition may lead to its resurgence

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Situational Analysis (cont) • Arab-Israeli conflict and increasing tensions between the West & Iran regarding its nuclear

weapons programme

• Widening Sunni-Shia Muslim conflict in the region, notably in Bahrain, Iraq & Lebanon,

resulting in major tensions between the leading Sunni and Shia powers Saudi Arabia & Iran

• Unsustainable levels of sovereign and private debt, global economic imbalances, climate change and resource insecurity are causing insecurity, uncertainty and unpredictability. The ongoing Eurozone public debt crisis and the expected recession there is threatening global economic stability and growth

• The possible graduation of SA out of AGOA remains a threat and the non- renewal of the Act in 2015 is uncertain

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Situational Analysis (cont)

• The US increasingly views its foreign policy through an economic prism (State of the Union Address); the US may revert to protectionist policies; increase pressure on SA to open markets similar to the benefits gained by EU countries

• Financial crisis putting pressure on the programme budgets of multilateral organisations, developments cooperation assistance and NGOs

• Major powers seek secure sustainable energy and other resources for their development, inclusive of Africa

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Situational Analysis (cont.)

• The SADC region is relatively stable. However a number of countries are experiencing internal challenges at various degrees. Remedies to these situations would need to go beyond peacemaking and include remedial and (re)constructive economic efforts, nation building and improved governance by affected countries themselves.

• Intra-SADC trade has grown by a significant 155% since the implementation of the Protocol on Trade in 2000. (SADC Secretariat 2012 doc: Framework for the SADC Customs Union). However, as a proportion of total SADC trade, intra-regional trade remains relatively low

• SA currently conducts its foreign policy in an uncertain global environment and a

successful foreign policy is a sine qua non for achieving South Africa’s domestic

priorities

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Global Growth

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World Output in Advanced-, Emerging- & Developing Economies

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Source:

Situational Analysis

Political, Social and Economic

Developments in Europe

Conservatism, the threat of the shift to the right and nationalistic

tendencies

Assertive Russia

Developments in North Africa and the Middle

East

Energy Security

Economic depression

and the adjustment

to the financial/

economic/ sovereign debt crisis

Ageing populace

Secessionist tendencies

Inadequate policy and leadership

on integration

and migration

Deeper political and economic integration with Euro-zone and rest of the

world

Chinese Investments in

Europe and Africa

The role of Rating

Agencies in the Economic and Financial

Crisis

Political instability due to widespread

industrial action and rising tensions

related to the Euro- zone crisis

Source: International Monetary Fund Direction of Trade Statistics; Mckinsey Global Institute

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Total Trade Relations between South Africa and BRICS (R'000)

-60 000 000

-40 000 000

-20 000 000

0

20 000 000

40 000 000

60 000 000

80 000 000

100 000 000

120 000 000

140 000 000

2007 2008 2009 2010

SA Exports

SA Imports

Trade Balance

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Bilateral trade with BRICS members

•

-60 000 000

-40 000 000

-20 000 000

0

20 000 000

40 000 000

60 000 000

80 000 000

100 000 000

120 000 000

140 000 000

160 000 000

2 007 2008 2 009 2 010 2 007 2008 2 009 2 010 2 007 2008 2 009 2 010 2 007 2008 2 009 2 010

China & HK India Brazil Russia

Trade Balance

SA Imports

SA Exports

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ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES

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•Projected Investment opportunities in four categories: •Consumer sector (Banking, telecommunication, consumer goods) •Agriculture •Resources •Infrastructure

MGI: 2010

SA exports & imports by country

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Source: the dti

Africa: Major Political and Economic Trends

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Moderate to strong economic growth (GDP 3%+) Conflict hotspots Elections Stable outlook Monitored

WESTERN SAHARA Western Sahara






SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRENDS

INTRA-AFRICAN TRADE – Intra- Africa trade accounts for 12 %

of cross border trade (MGI:2010) – Africa’s exports to the world grew

faster than trade within the continent (1996-2005)

– Pursue regional infrastructure programmes that will promote intra-regional trade, investment and economic development, in line with the priorities identified by AU HoS/G in the AU/NEPAD PIDA

• Impact of the global Financial crisis

– The impact of the global financial crisis in Africa will be minimal because of the lack of integration between Africa’s economy and the global financial markets

• However, there will be a decrease in Africa’s economic growth rate due to a decline in global demand for commodities

– Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to Africa will also shrink due to the global financial crisis

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SA’s Top Exports Markets in the EU, 2011

Source: the dti

Germany 32%

United Kingdom 18%

Netherlands 14%

Belgium 11%

Italy 9%

Spain 6%

France 4%

Poland 2% Finland

2%

Denmark 1%

Sweden 1%

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Foreign Direct Investment

Europe

Europe: 2009 Source: the dti, Financial Times (fdi

intelligence)

Europe :2011 Source: the dti, Financial Times (fdi

intelligence)

Foreign Direct Investment Stock (2003-2011) (Rm)

Country

Foreign Direct Investments (Rm)

Country Foreign Direct Investments (Rm)

United Kingdom 9 926,9m United Kingdom 18 283m 61,132.6m Germany 7 082,1m Germany 3710, 3m 30,596.8m Ireland 16 988,1m Ireland 3 710,1m 20 698,4m Norway Norway 37,8m 15,022.4m Switzerland 3 754,1m Switzerland 14,900.0m France

208, 5m France

435,4m 14,830.0m Belgium

1 279, 8m Belgium

373, 5m 6,467.3m Netherlands 358, 2m Netherlands 190,8m 6,037.0m

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High Level Organisational Structure

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Office of the Minister

Office of the Deputy Minister I

Office of the Deputy Minister II

Chief Directorate Internal Audit

Chief Directorate Research &Speech Writing

DDG Africa

Bilateral

DDG Africa

Multilat

DDG Asia & Middle East

DDG America

s & Caribbn

DDG Multilat

DDG Europe

DDG Public

Diplomacy

DDG State Protcl

DDG HR

DDG Diplomatic Training & Devlpmnt

DDG Corp.

Services

Office of the Director-General

Head Office Posts -2130

Mission Posts -770 Total -2900

Missions per Region Africa Bilateral – 46

Africa Multilateral – 1

Americas & Caribbean – 17

Europe – 27

Asia & Middle East – 32

Multilateral -2 Total: 125

Enhanced African Agenda and Sustainable Development

• SADC once again approved Minister Dlamini Zuma as the candidate for the AU Commission Chairperson on 11 February 2012

Hosting of the Africa Diaspora Summit in May 2012 • South Africa to implement the final key element of the African Diaspora

Roadmap by convening the African Diaspora Summit following the successful hosting of the Experts and Ministerial Meetings

NOCPM • Facilitate and strengthen coordination of SA participation in Peace

Operations • Promote Peaceful Resolution of conflicts with Focus on Conflict Prevention

and Early Warning • Continue to enhance the role of women in peacekeeping guided by UN

Resolution 1325 • Engage at AU level for the finalisation of the review of the Algiers Protocol

on Unconstitutional Changes of government

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Enhanced African Agenda and Sustainable Development (cont.)

NEPAD • In implementing NEPAD we have ensured linkages to outcomes that

support SA’s National Priorities such as:

- Job Creation: New Growth Path, - Integration: RECs Tripartite process, Market Access - Infrastructure Development - Partnerships: G8, G20, FOCAC, TICAD, Africa-India, Africa-Turkey; Africa-

US - Governance: APRM - Prioritised Capacity Building Programmes

President Zuma’s Presidential Infrastructure Championing Initiative (PICI) gives impetus to Africa’s infrastructure development within PIDA

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Enhanced African Agenda and Sustainable Development (cont)

African Renaissance Fund: • Deal adequately with non-adherence by recipients of ARF Funds in transition to

SADPA

SADC Political Integration:

• Participate in high level SADC meetings in pursuit of SADC cohesion • Participate in the review of the jurisdiction of the SADC Tribunal

SADC Economic Integration:

• Support and monitor the implementation of the SADC FTA • Support and monitor negotiations on Tripartite FTA and SADC Custom Union • Support and monitor the SACU work programme (SACU Industrial Development

Policy, Revenue Sharing Formula review and Common Negotiating Mechanism)

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Strengthen Political and Economic Integration of SADC

SADC Peace, Security and Stability:

• Continue to chair the SADC Organ on Defence, Politics and Security Cooperation for the 2011-2012 period

• Synergy in Peace and Security processes at UN, AU and SADC levels • Continued pursuit of negotiated political solutions in Zimbabwe and

Madagascar • Deepening democratisation and good governance in the Region through

participation and leadership in SADC Electoral Observer Missions and the operationalisation of the SADC Electoral Advisory Council

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STRENGTHEN SOUTH-SOUTH RELATIONS IN ORDER

TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

• The Non Aligned Movement (NAM): Through high-level participation at the NAM

XVIth Summit in Tehran, Iran, in July 2012, South Africa will contribute to the

development of common NAM positions on all issues on the agenda of the UN

System and associated organisations

• Engaging identified organisations and formations of the South in order to promote

the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other agreed

International Developmental Goals (IDGs) through interaction at high-level

meetings

– Fourth BRICS Summit, India (29 March 2012)

– SA Hosting of the Fifth BRICS Summit (2013 Q1)

– SA Hosting the 8th IBSA Trilateral Ministerial Commission in 2012.

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Strengthen South-South Relations to Advance the

Development Agenda (cont) • Developing a BRICS Strategy which is also linked to preparations for the Fourth

BRICS Summit (29 March 2012 in New Delhi), high-level objectives proposed

include: – i) African Agenda and Sustainable Development: “positioning South Africa as a

gateway/springboard”; – ii) Global Governance System; and – iii) Strengthened Political and Economic Relations

• Promoting closer economic cooperation between Africa and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) in order to secure substantial GCC investment in especially African infrastructure, a major objective of DIRCO. - Sovereign Wealth Funds (estimated at US$ 1604 billion in 2011)

• Forum for China -Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Ministerial Meeting in PRC, (Q2. 2012)

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STRENGTHEN RELATIONS WITH STRATEGIC FORMATIONS OF THE NORTH

• G20: DIRCO forms part of the core team that coordinates South Africa’s participation in the G20. South Africa is Co-Chair of the Development Working Group (DWG). South Africa use its participation to promote the interest of Africa and the South. South Africa is actively lobbying G20 to afford Sub-Saharan Africa a better voice in governance of the IMF, by allocating a third IMF Board Chair to the region.

• The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

and the World Economic Forum (WEF), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA): Enhanced participation in the above bodies to augment and promote the New Growth Path for job creation, green economy and energy which is at the centre of South Africa’s domestic priorities.

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PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE

• South Africa’s non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security

Council (UNSC): Will be guided by its commitment to strengthening the multilateral system and its support for a broader multilateral approach to international peace and security

• South Africa will discharge its responsibility, alongside other members of the Council, and forge close partnerships and promote greater consultation with other members of the Council

• South Africa will continue in its efforts to promote and enhance the UNSC’s cooperation with regional organisations particularly the AUPSC

• South Africa will seek to strengthen cooperation between the three African countries in the UNSC (Togo, Morocco and South Africa), with the aim of elevating the African Agenda

• South Africa will further contribute to the work of the UNSC by participating in its committees, working groups and other structures

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PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE (cont)

• South Africa chairs the UNSC’s 1540 Committee that imposes binding obligations on all States to establish domestic controls to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, and their means of delivery to non-state actors.

• South Africa chairs the Working Group on Conflict Prevention in Africa and serves as Vice-Chair of the Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia Sanctions Committees.

• The UNSC membership will also present an opportunity to contribute to reforming the working methods of the Security Council and to work towards the achievement of a representative, legitimate and more effective Security Council.

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• Addressing Climate Change: Minister Nkoana-Mashabane remains COP17/CMP7 President until the beginning of COP18/CMP8 in November 2012.South Africa will need to ensure that meetings are arranged to discuss follow-up actions, particularly with regard to the Ad hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (AWG-DP) and the Green Climate Fund which were specifically negotiated under the auspices of the President. The President was also invited to appoint the two co-chairs to undertake a Work Programme on Long-term Finance in 2012. South Africa to ensure that Adaptation Committee is established and is operationalised in a manner that addresses the fragmented approach to adaptation

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• Participation in the international human rights system: Engage the political discourse and the international human rights system with a view to strengthen the protection gap through international human rights law, norms and standards and their effective implementation where appropriate

• Adhering to obligations and compliance under international human rights law, including those by the United Nations Treaty Bodies and Human Rights Council Mechanisms

• Strengthen protection mechanisms for victims of violence based on their Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity both domestically and internationally

• Complete review on the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC)

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• UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF): Negotiation of the new UNDAF for 2013 – 2017 with the UN Country Team will be based on the outcomes of the joint evaluation done in 2009

• UNDP/UNFOA/UNOPS Board: Promotion of the African development agenda during the term of the board. The new Strategic Partnership Framework Agreement with UNDP has set a framework for future cooperation

• Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS): Continue South Africa’s participation in the work and processes of the SA is Vice-Chair during 2012, and will be the Chair in 2013.

• Commission on Social Development, Commission on Population development and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) : Promotion of consistent foreign policy positions and approaches in multilateral forums by different national stakeholders on Social Development issues including Poverty, Health, Education, Heritage, Youth, Gender, Families & Older Persons

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• Rio+20: Contribute to the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNSCD), known as Rio+20 (10 year anniversary of the World Summit on Sustainable Development – eWSSD).The report of the Global Sustainability Panel to be launched by President Zuma is expected to influence the outcome of the Rio+20

• Square Kilometre Array (SKA): The bidding process for the project comes to a head in 2012. The decision on the bid is expected in early April 2012. South Africa with its partners and Australia are the only two bidders. Intense lobbying have started

• International Labour Organisation (ILO): Enhanced engagement in order to find effective ways for job creation

• World Trade Organisation (WTO): Advancement of a fair and equitable Multilateral Trading System which benefits all countries particularly developing countries and promote a pro-development outcome in the Doha round of negotiations

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• Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO): Contribute to the evolution of an equitable system of rules governing intellectual property and ensure that intellectual property is effectively used as an instrument for development, including the protection of indigenous knowledge systems

• Follow-up to the 2011 Washington nuclear Security Summit to be held from 26 – 27 March 2012 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. South African delegation to be led by the President to affirm the need for nuclear disarmament. Approximately 50 Heads of Government to agree on a Communiqué that would reaffirm the nuclear security commitments

• The Pelindaba Treaty: Prohibits possession and the stationing of nuclear weapons throughout Africa and encourages the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. Implementation will be undertaken through the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE). South Africa is one of the 12 members, as well as the Chair of AFCONE and is hosting the headquarters of AFCONE. Funding for the hosting is estimated at R3 - 5 million annually. The Executive Secretary of AFCONE is due to be appointed

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PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE

• Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT ): Each Review Conference is preceded by Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) meetings during the three years preceding it. The first PrepCom for the 2015 Revcon will be held in May 2012 in Vienna. South Africa views it as an important conference that will set the tone for future meetings and will emphasise the inextricable link between the three pillars of the NPT-nuclear disarmament; non-proliferation; the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

• Arms Trade Treaty (ATT): In July 2012 UN Member States will negotiate a Treaty on the transfer of conventional arms. South Africa’s view is that it should be as comprehensive as possible. It should require effective national arms control systems, including legislation and provide for assistance to those States that have yet to put these systems in place

• Candidatures: South Africa will advocate for a reformed and strengthened multilateral rules-based system through seeking increased the influence and representation of Africa and the South in all bodies, organs, agencies, programmes and international organisations in association with the UN

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Strengthen Political, Economic and Social Relations

Africa • Advance national priorities and foreign policy objectives through strengthened and

expanded bilateral cooperation by means of: – Consultative mechanisms e.g High level visits, Special envoys

– Structured bilateral engagements e.g Coordination of JBC, JCC, JMC, BNC and SOM including

participation by National Departments.

– Conflict resolution e.g Promote and facilitate dialogue between parties towards sustainable

peace, support TRC processes

– Elections e.g Support holding of credible elections through participation in monitoring

mechanisms and providing of election assistance

– Support democratisation and good governance e.g Engage civil society and relevant institutions,

capacity building efforts, monitor reform initiatives

– Country monitoring and analytical reporting e.g Early warning reports, country briefings and

assessments of domestic politics and security situation as well as the international influence in

African countries

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• Use of Economic Diplomacy for the promotion of bilateral trade and investment to advance national priorities through:

- Intensifying economic engagement e.g Facilitate targeted business exchanges through

cooperation with the DTI and private sector, participation in existing bilateral economic structures and consultations

- Marketing e.g Facilitation and participation in trade and tourism events in conjunction with relevant National Departments and sector relevant stakeholders in order to promote South Africa as a tourism and business destination

- Developmental projects e.g promotion and support of Public Private Partnerships in support of socio-economic development, explore opportunities for trilateral cooperation projects, coordinate bilateral PCRD and humanitarian assistance efforts

- Intra-African trade e.g Promote and support country specific infrastructure programmes in line with NEPAD North-South Corridor Project, use of bilateral engagements to promote South African and SADC interests in the COMESA-EAC-SADC FTA trade negotiations

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Strengthen Political, Economic and Social Relations

Africa (cont)

Top 5 Export Classes per Region

Central Africa 1. Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits 2. Vehicles, aircraft, vessels & associated trade 3. Machinery & mechanical appliances; 4. Live animals; animal products 5. Base metals and articles of base metal

Southern Africa 1. Machinery & mechanical appliances; electrical 2. Mineral products 3. Base metals articles of base metal 4. Products of the chemical or allied industries 5. Vehicles, aircraft, vessels & associated trade

West Africa 1. Base metals and articles

of base metal 2. Machinery & mechanical

appliances; electrical 3. Vehicles, aircraft, vessels

& associated trade 4. Plastics & articles

thereof; rubber & articles 5. Prepared foodstuffs;

beverages, spirits

East Africa 1. Base metals and articles

of base 2. Machinery & mechanical

appliances; electrical 3. Vehicles, aircraft,

vessels & associated trade

4. Products of the chemical or allied industries

5. Optical, photographic, cinematographic

North Africa 1.Vehicles, aircraft, vessels & assoc. Trade 2. Machinery & mechanical appliances; 3. Electrical plastics & articles thereof; Rubber and

related articles 4. Mineral products; 5. Products of the chemical or allied industries

The DTI - 2011

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2009 2010 2011

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SA Exports by Regions

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SA Exports & Imports

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Source: the dti

Strengthen Political, Economic and Social Relations Americas and Caribbean (cont)

United States of America: • SA-US relations manage in line with national priorities (remains influential, a pre-eminent

power, SA’s third largest trading partner) – Strategic Dialogue at Ministerial level (Secretary Clinton to visit SA in May/June 2012) and the Annual

Bilateral Forum at Senior Official’s level with focus on engaging the USA in increasing support for Capacity Building and Training initiatives

– Negotiations for the continuance of AGOA beyond 2015 remains a priority (Outside oil exports, SA main benefactor of AGOA) as well as encourage the reactivation of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)

– Continue to engage the African Diaspora in the USA to ensure that this remains a crucial element in the focus on the African Diaspora

• Continue to seek FDI and Corporate Social investments from the US since it is one of the largest investments in SA with the presence of more than 600 companies in SA.

Caribbean: • High-level visit to St Lucia (CARICOM Chair). SA articulates Caribbean developmental

imperatives and issues in the G20

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• South Africa to utilise high-level visits and structured bilaterals with Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Chile and Panama to strengthen economic and other ties

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Strengthen Political, Economic and Social Relations Americas and Caribbean (cont)

Strengthen Political, Economic & Social Relations Asia & Middle East

• Promoting substantial economic ties with the region requires regular high-level engagement (PRC, Japan, Australia. New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Oman, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon)

• Strengthening people-to-people cooperation (civil society; sport; academia) • Promoting and facilitating the transfer of skills to South African citizens • Facilitating enabling conditions in pursuit of South Africa’s environmental

interests (protection of national heritage)

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STATE PROTOCOL SERVICES

• To manage ceremonial events, international visits and conferences

• To provide Protocol services to Provincial and Local Government

• To manage State Protocol Lounges, Guest Houses and related facilities

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State Protocol Services (cont)

• Facilitate accreditation of Heads of Diplomatic and Consular Missions

• Manage implementation of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act

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Public Diplomacy

• A comprehensive understanding and appreciation of what the SA brand stands for and how it contributes to the global multilateral governance system

• Promote SA’s foreign policy nationally and internationally through the development and utilisation of varied platforms and vehicles

• Entrench and protect Brand South Africa and its reputation through an assertive integrated marketing campaign (Brand management)

• An increase in the uptake of DIRCO’s products and services by stakeholders/customers, both nationally and internationally

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Objectives Outcomes Effective and efficient allocation of financial resources in the Department

Efficient utilisation of funds Achieve our Strategic Plan targets within budgetary confines Comply with all financial prescripts

Manage and maintain secure Financial systems

Secured Financial System Aligned Financial Code Structure

Manage expenditure in line with the approved budget

Approved Financial Statements Unqualified audit opinion Monitored implementation of audit outcomes Monitored expenditure

Financial Management

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2012/13 MTEF ESTIMATES 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

R million Total to be appropriated

Current payments

Transfers and

subsidies

Payments for capital

assets

Total Total

MTEF allocation

Administration 1,265 1,058 – 208 1,313 1,388

International Relations 2,803 2,764 – 39 3,095 3,276

Public Diplomacy and Protocol

223 223 – 0 239 252

International Transfers 826 – 826 – 874 923

Total expenditure estimates

5,117 4,044 826 247 5,521 5,839

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INDICATIVE BASELINE ALLOCATION AS PER THE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT

R Million

Strategic objective

2010/11 Actual

2011/12 Revised Estimate

MTEF

2012/13 2013/14 2014/15

Management of the Department

R’00 R’00 R’00 R’00 R’00

1,057,990

1,239,376

1,265,310

1,313,036

1,387,736

Enhanced African Agenda and Sustainable Development:

971,385

1,052,794

1,122,225

1,231,911

1,303,248

Strengthen Political and Economic Integration of SADC

74,570

82,416

85,309

93,654

99,269

Strengthen South-South Relations

553,500

616,809

686,718

752,551

797,558 Strengthen Relations with strategic formations of the North

758,736

867,989

893,373

980,905

1,032,810

Participate in the Global System of Governance

635,993

562,332

604,656

655,644

695,085

Strengthen Political and Economic Relations

365,009

731,673

459,000

493,311

523,694

Total

4,417,183

5,153,389

5,116,591

5,521,012

5,839,400

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Supply Chain Management

Objectives Outcomes Effective implementation of the SCM Framework both at Head Office and SA Missions abroad

Procurement of good and services in compliance with the provisions of the SCM Framework

Enhancement and maintenance of the Department’s Asset Register

Complete and accurate Departmental Asset Register in terms of the Asset Management Framework

Effective and Efficient management of Departmental records

Compliance with the provisions of the National Archives Act

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Objectives Outcomes Provide a secure and fully functional ICT Environment

Effectively utilised Bandwidth Stable and Fully Functional Missions Integrated Business Systems

Incorporate effective governance and Service Delivery

Mature IT Governance Framework Improved Service Delivery

Competent and skilled ICT Staff

Capacitated ICT Structure Trained and skilled ICT staff

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Property and Facilities Management

Objectives Outcomes

Strategic acquisition of Chanceries and Official Residences

Approved property acquisition strategy Approved alternative funding mechanism Pilot projects identified and approved

Comprehensive property management framework

Approved property norms and standards

Execution of the Capital Works Programme

100% spending of capital budget

Pro active and economical management of the lease portfolio

Lease portfolio managed economically, effectively and efficiently

Effective and efficient management of facilities and services

Facilities and services managed economically, effectively and efficiently

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Consular Services

Objectives Outcomes Render consular assistance to South African nationals in distress or destitute (natural disasters or man-made) abroad as well as to their next of kin SA

Consular assistance rendered to South African nationals abroad as well as to their next of kin in South Africa

Facilitate transmission of Judicial Documents (e.g. Extradition requests; Mutual Legal Assistance; Court summonses; Divorce and Maintenance orders)

Facilitated the transmission of Judicial documents

Legalisation of public documents Legalisation of public documents Raise awareness amongst members of the public about consular services in conjunction with Government Departments and other stakeholders in South Africa

Raised awareness amongst members of the public about consular services

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Organisational Strengthening: Establishment

Establishment as at 31 December 2011 ■ Head Office and Missions (transferred staff) ■ Missions (LRP staff)

LOCATION TOTAL APPROVED POSTS

FILLED POSTS VACANT FUNDED

VACANT UNFUNDED

HEAD OFFICE 2070 1614 368 88 MISSION 770 676 66 28 DIP POOL 60 60 0 0 HR POOL 0 44 0 0 CADET / INTERNSHIP 0 89 0 0 TOTAL 2900 2483 434 116

Number of posts filled as at 31 December 2011 : 2483 Head Office : 1614 Missions : 676 HR Pool : 44 Training Pool : 60 Diplomatic Cadets/ Internship : 89

LRP ESTABLISHMENT

TOTAL APPROVED

POSTS

FILLED POSTS

VACANT

TOTAL 2463 2214 249

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Organisational Strengthening: Employment Equity

The total of 2480 excludes the three Political Office Bearers

OVERALL DIRCO (As at 31 December 2011) RACE & GENDER PROFILE

MANAGEMENT LEVEL

Data MALE FEMALE Grand Total

African Coloured Indian White African Coloured Indian White

TOP MANAGEMENT Count 9 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 17 % 53% 0% 18% 0% 29% 0% 0% 0% 100% SENIOR MANAGEMENT Count 104 11 17 39 64 4 4 24 267 % 39% 4% 6% 15% 24% 1.5% 1.5% 9% 100% MIDDLE MANAGEMENT Count 102 16 18 89 74 8 13 77 397 % 26% 4% 5% 22% 19% 2% 3% 20% 100% ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & BELOW Count 568 32 21 89 831 48 38 172 1799 % 32% 2% 1% 5% 46% 3% 2% 9% 100% Total Count 783 59 59 217 974 60 55 291 2480 Total % 32% 2% 2% 9% 39% 3% 2% 11% 100%

Female SMS percentage = 36% People with disabilities = 1,5%

Disability

Data MALE FEMALE GRAND TOTAL

African Coloured Indian White African Coloured Indian White

Count 9 0 1 13 8 1 0 4 36

% 25% 0% 3% 36% 22% 3% 0% 11% 100%

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Strategic Objectives of Human Resources

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Strategic objective Objective statement An, efficient, effective, economical and fully capacitated department

Capacitate DIRCO through effective and efficient HR management practices

Diplomatic Training

• Specialised Diplomatic Training Programme for all DIRCO Employees, International Practitioners in partner Departments and International Relations Liaisons through all spheres of Government

• Specialised training interventions on Economic Diplomacy for Missions; covering all our missions in Africa and Asia regions (emerging countries) and strategic formations of the North

• Continued implementation and delivery of standing training programmes; The Heads of Mission Designate Orientation, Counsellors’ Mission Preparation Programme and Diplomatic Training

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The International School

• Established in 2011 and hosted the first Diplomatic Training Programme for Diplomats from 11 countries in East Africa

• Objective: To advance South Africa’s national interests and to build diplomatic capacity in African and developing countries

• Promote South Africa’s Diplomacy: A country who facilitates peace, stability and development in the spirit of Ubuntu. (this could be the golden thread through all International School training programmes)

• Will develop a full menu of training programmes around the following themes: Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development, Building States and Nations, International Governance and African Regional Development, and Diplomacy. Funded through the ARF

• All incoming international training offers and scholarships to be better coordinated and aligned to national skills deficit

• International partnerships (UNITAR, Clingendael, Diplo-Foundation) towards skills development in strategic areas and issues

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Administration Management Training

• MAC (Mission Administration Course) and • FAAC (Foreign Affairs Attaché Course) • The courses aim to enable administrators to execute their duties and render

support services at a South African Mission abroad. The Directorate is committed to ensure that training will meet departmental needs and legislative requirements

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Language Training

• Make English and French part of two residential programmes • Increase capacity in interpreting for the Minister and the Presidency • Collaborate with Universities in South Africa and abroad to offer

interpreting programmes • Introduce high order English language skills (analysis and report writing)

for junior and middle managers • Offer foreign language training for posting in line with the Placement

Policy

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GENERIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

• Training provided as per the Workplace Skills Plan • Implementation Leadership and Management

Programmes: EDP, MDIPs • Implement Youth Programmes: Learnerships for

unemployed youth • Conduct Skills Audit

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International Transfers

• Payment of South African contributions to international organisations in full and on time (2013/14: R873,9 million)

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THANK YOU