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Presented by Tim Hughes

South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Foreign Affairs Analysis of the DFA 2008-2009 budget and programmatic alignment Wednesday 7 May, 2008. Presented by Tim Hughes. The Brief Given to SAIIA.

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  1. South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Foreign AffairsAnalysis of the DFA 2008-2009 budget and programmatic alignmentWednesday 7 May, 2008 Presented by Tim Hughes

  2. The Brief Given to SAIIA • Provide a critical view on the previous and current budget, as well as the strategic objectives. • Are the set objectives achievable in the current allocation?

  3. DFA Programmes • Programme 1: Administration • Programme 2: Foreign Relations • Programme 3: Public Diplomacy and Protocol • Programme 4: International transfers

  4. DFA Programme 1: Administration • “Conduct the overall policy development management and management of the department.”

  5. DFA Programme 2: Foreign Relations Objectives • Consolidation of the African Agenda • Strengthen South-South economic and political relations • Strengthen North-South economic and political co-operation • Promote South Africa’s interests internationally

  6. ...Foreign Relations Objectives ctd. • Increase foreign representation in Asia and Africa • Strengthen the governance, structures and capacity of the African Union • Support SADC and its structures • Support the development of the African continent

  7. DFA Programme 3: Public Diplomacy and Protocol Objectives • Provide logistical, media and communication support to the Ministry • Provide protocol and diplomacy services, e.g. Diaspora Conference, NAASP Summit, NEPAD Heads of Implementation Committee, African Ministers Meeting and during SA’s Chairing of SADC commencing August 2008

  8. DFA Programme 4: International Transfers • Fund membership fees and transfers to international organisations

  9. DFA Budget Summary

  10. DFA Strategic Plan Key Performance Areas

  11. DFA Programmes

  12. Expenditure Estimates: A Trend

  13. Expenditure Estimates: A Breakdown Expenditure Estimates 2006/07 Expenditure Estimates 2010/11

  14. Expenditure Estimates Growth

  15. Departmental strategic alignment? • Is the DFA’s Strategic Plan and Budget aligned with South Africa’s interests?

  16. Diplomatic Missions Abroad

  17. Bilateral Relations Management: Stack

  18. Total Foreign Relations

  19. Comparative GDP Growth for Key Developing Nations

  20. Export to / Import from Continents

  21. South African Exports (Top 10 Regions)

  22. South African Imports (Top 10 Regions)

  23. SA Trade Balance by Region

  24. SA Exports

  25. SA Imports

  26. SA Exports (Africa)

  27. SA Imports (Africa)

  28. SA Trade Balance by Africa

  29. DepartmentalCapacity Alignment? • Does the Department have the capacity to achieve its complex and expanding objectives and commitments?

  30. Employment Vacancies by Salary Bands (%)

  31. Vacancies in critical occupations (%)

  32. Vacancy Rate by Programme

  33. Departmental Transformation • Has the Department transformed?

  34. Percentage of Males in Occupational Bands

  35. Percentage of Females in Occupational Bands

  36. Senior Management

  37. Professionally Qualified, Experienced and Mid-Management

  38. Skilled Technical and Academically Qualified Workers

  39. Questions for consideration • Why was the R100m requested for Organisational Strengthening refused by Treasury? • Why was only R22million of R74 million approved for strengthening Missions in Asia and Africa? • Why was only R18 million of R35 million approved for Chairing SADC 2008/09?

  40. ....Questions for consideration ctd • Is Foreign Service Institute producing the calibre of diplomat required, with the range of skills required? • Is the PRAU producing relevant, high quality policy research? • Can we achieve institutional continuity? • Do our diplomats have the requisite policy skills and understanding to strengthen SA’s economic diplomacy? • Do our diplomats have the required language skills?

  41. ....Questions for consideration ctd • Are we being realistic in REC harmonisation timelines? • Are our African Missions equipped to strengthen NEPAD? • What role do our military attaches play (early warning & intel?) • Is DFA planning and building capacity to tackle the new emerging threats to Africa, viz climate change, energy security, water stress, migration?

  42. The impact of domestic politics on DFA Presidential succession Institutional flux or continuity? New Ministers and DG Foreign Affairs priorities post 2009? Role of Presidency and PCAS? Relationship between Presidency, DFA and parliament?

  43. Thank you

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