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3 The policy is implemented within a highly dynamic and often unpredictable and complex international geopolitical environment underpinned by pernicious growth of global populism and anti-establishment politics, protectionism and proxy wars in different hemispheres.
The tectonic changes in the global order reveal the uncertainty of the current global landscape, which is compounded by the sluggish economic growth that continues to undermine national efforts to better the lives of our people.
On the other hand, the sharp decline in commodity prices has greatly dissuaded investment and adversely impacted socio-economic development and improved living conditions in Africa, the global South and to a certain extent, even in developed countries. SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
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SITUATION ANALYSIS (2) Operational Environment
South Africa’s diplomatic service is discharged in a dynamic environment within varying foreign legislative contexts and monetary regimes characterized by fluctuation of main currencies, which in turn has an effect in the Department’s mandate;
Currently South Africa maintains diplomatic relations with countries and organizations through 124 missions in 107 countries abroad, and through accreditation of more than 160 countries and organizations resident in South Africa. 4<br>
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5 The implementation of the 2017/2018 Annual Performance Plan should be viewed against the performance and organizational environments alluded to above.
The focus of the APP in the period under review will be on, amongst others:
Strengthening of economic and political relations through structured bilateral mechanisms;
Utilize our chairship of SADC from August 2017 to focus on programs which will expedite the regional integration agenda;
Implement the AU Agenda 2063, by bolstering continental prosperity with reduced reliance on international cooperation partners to ensure the AU’s financial independence; SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
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6 Support peace and security efforts in the continent to ensure positive growth and development (hotspots are: Libya, South Sudan, DRC and Burundi);
Continue to strengthen North-South relations, particularly the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU);
Strengthen working relations with the United States of America (USA) to strengthen economic growth through AGOA;
Assume BRICS chairship and utilize it as a vehicle for a shared common vision to be pursued through economic cooperation, sharing of technical expertise, knowledge and experience;
Look forward to South Africa’s chairship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in its 20th year of existence from October 2017 - 2019 SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
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7 Recognize the effects of climate change, and how it affects South Africa and other neighbouring states;
Support IBSA as an intimate platform from which to coordinate matters of common interest and concern;
Continue to recognise Multilateralism as a focal point of South Africa’s foreign policy;
Recognize that the current unpredictable global environment poses a number of risks to the UN and the global governance systems. SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
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8 The subsequent slides will provide a detailed overview of our Department’s 2017 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2017, and some of the stringent measures in place to mitigate current financial challenges, while complying with our APP for 2017/2018. 2017 MTEF ALLOCATIONS<br>
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2017 MTEF ALLOCATIONS 9<br>
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Programme 1: Administration 10<br>
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11 Programme 1 – Econ Classification<br>
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Programme 2: International Relations Bilateral engagements are the basis for strengthening political and economic relations and provide the platform to advance national priorities and to lobby support for multilateral engagements and common positions
Bilateral mechanisms enable us to address our domestic imperatives as well as meet our shared aspirations at continental and global levels
The performance indicator on political work is predicated on the implementation of Structured Bilateral Mechanisms (BNCs, JCCs, JNCs and others) and reciprocal High-Level visits<br>
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Programme 2: International Relations 13<br>
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Programme 2: International Relations The performance indicator on economic diplomacy measures the work that missions undertake to increase value added exports; attract Foreign Direct Investment to priority sectors (NGP and IPAP); promote tourism; promote the removal of non tariff barriers through:
Hosting or participating in trade seminars and tourism promotion,
Engagements with chambers of commerce, high level investors, relevant government ministries
Regional integration remains critical for the economic development of the region<br>
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Programme 2: International Relations 15<br>
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Programme 2: International Relations Regional Integration 16<br>
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17 Programme 2 – Econ Classification<br>
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Programme 3: International Cooperation Sub-programme 3.1: Global Governance South Africa is committed to multilateralism and a rules-based international order and to this end participates and plays an active role in all fora of the United Nations system and its specialised agencies, funds and programmes
With particular focus on peace and security, sustainable development (social, economic and environmental) protection and promotion of human rights and humanitarian affairs, international crime and international law
Advocate for UNSC reform to curb unilateral actions taken outside the United Nation’s peace and security mechanisms in various regions<br>
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Programme 3: International Cooperation 19<br>
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Sub -programme 3.2 Continental & Regional Cooperation South Africa will align its foreign policy engagements with Africa’s Agenda 2063 to contribute to the socio-economic development of the African continent.
South Africa will continue to focus on implementation of the continental integration agenda, regional economic integration and finding African Solutions to African problems through:
Strengthening the AU and its structures
Participating in peace missions, and (Peace, Conflict, Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) initiatives
Promotion of Good Governance (APRM) & protection of Human Rights
Contributing to Socio-economic development ( implementation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)<br>
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Programme 3 (Continental Cooperation) 21<br>
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Programme 3 (South – South & North – South) 22<br>
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Programme 3 (South – South & North – South) 23<br>
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24 Programme 3 – Econ Classification<br>
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Programme 4 Sub-programme 4.1: Public Diplomacy 25<br>
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Programme 4 Sub-programme 4.2: State Protocol & Consular Services 26<br>
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27 Programme 4: Public Diplomacy& State Protocol & Consular Services<br>
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28 Programme 5: International Transfers<br>
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2017/18 Budget Pressures Containing Compensation of Employees within the predetermined expenditure ceiling.
Funding of unforeseeable and unavoidable expenditure.
Managing the fluctuation of main currencies which in turn have significant impact on the overall spending of the department. 29<br>
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2017/18 Budget Pressures 30<br>
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Mitigating factors implemented Compensation of Employees
Lay off Locally Recruited Personnel
Deferment of filing some post of transferred officials
Managing the fluctuation of main currencies which in turn have significant impact on the overall spending of the department.
Adjustment of foreign budget rate to align with the current prevailing main currencies prevailing FOREX rates, however the risk remains high. 31<br>
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Unforeseeable and Unavoidable expenditure Based on the budget reduction and expenditure ceiling, the following remained unfunded;
South Africa ’s Chairship of Southern African Development Community(SADC)
African Union Peace keeping
Increased assessed contribution for the following:-
SADC
United Nations
African Union 32<br>
