PRESENTATION ON THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN
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slide1. PRESENTATION ON THE
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2018/19
OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND
COOPERATION
25 APRIL 2018<br>
slide2. 2 The National Development Plan (NDP) serves as an overarching vision that guides our foreign policy imperatives and our international relations programme
The situational analysis is divided into two; namely: (1) Performance Environment, and the (2) Operational Environment.
(1) Performance Environment
South Africa’s foreign policy is implemented within a highly dynamic and challenging global environment that is often volatile, unpredictable complex and ambiguous.(VUCA)
Globalisation continues to shape the world at an accelerating pace.
Global trends such as rising populism, global economic imbalances, the emergence and societal impact of social networks and climate change SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
slide3. 3 The geopolitical trends such as change of leadership in influential countries; rise of anti-immigrant nationalism in the EU and the US; increased terrorism as well as Fourth Industrial Revolution might also have an impact.
Information and communications technology transcend sovereignty, international boundaries and regulatory systems, accelerating a massive flow of information in ideology, ideas and capital across the world
The rise of new economic powers continues to impact and cause shifts in the balance of regional and global distribution of power, resulting in the formation of new economic and political groupings.
Pockets of political instability in some of the countries on the continent remains a challenge and South Africa will continue to play its part in conflict resolutions. SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
slide4. SITUATION ANALYSIS (2) Organisational Environment
South Africa’s diplomatic service is conducted within a dynamic environment with varying foreign legislative contexts and unstable monetary regimes that impact on the resources of the department.
In view of the increasing demands being placed on the national fiscus and the drive to curtail the public sector wage bill, departments have to operate within a set ceiling of compensation of employees.
DIRCO found itself affected by the ceiling being set below the existing wage bill which leaves the department with very little room to maneuver.
The Foreign Service Bill is currently in the parliamentary process for finalization and the intention is to table the Partnership Fund for Development Bill for finalization in 2018/19.
The implementation of the 2018/2019 Annual Performance Plan should be viewed against the performance and organisational environments alluded to above. 4<br>
slide5. 5 Continue to strengthen the economic and political relations through structured bilateral mechanisms and high level engagements;
Utilise South Africa’s Chairship of various plurilateral organisations to pursue our foreign policy priorities:
SADC from August 2017 to focus on programs which will expedite the regional integration agenda;
Control and management of the Fall Army Worm and other diseases which will contribute towards addressing regional food security challenges;
The establishment of a regional Natural Gas Committee to promote the inclusion of gas in the regional energy mix and in the promotion of industrial development;
Project Preparation and Development Facility (PPDF) to take projects to bankability stage and therefore unlock opportunities that exist in the region (industrial and infrastructure development) The focus of the APP in the period under review will amongst others be covering the following:<br>
slide6. The focus of the APP in the period under review will amongst others be covering the following: BRICS with the following priorities:
Establishment of a Working Group on Peacekeeping;
Virtual Vaccine Research Platform for Collaboration with BRICS vaccine innovation and development partners;
Establishment of BRICS Gender and Women’s Forum; Leveraging the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership, as linked to the notion of a “Fourth Industrial Revolution:
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):
Promoting the Indian Ocean as a “zone of peace, stability and development;
Aligning IORA priorities to South Africa’s domestic (and foreign policy) priorities, such as aligning IORA’s Blue Economy strategic outlook to the AU’s 2050 Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS) and South Africa’s Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy programme. 6<br>
slide7. 7 Support peace and security efforts on the continent to ensure positive growth and development ( South Sudan, DRC and Burundi, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Mozambique);
Implement the AU Agenda 2063, by bolstering continental self-reliance so as to reduce dependency on international cooperation; support for the Continental Free Trade Agreement
Continue to negotiate and influence the outcomes of key multilateral structures and advocate for reform of the global governance institutions;
Lobby for non-permanent seat on UNSC
Utilize the Co-Chairship of the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) to promote priorities that support economic development and inclusive growth that would be of benefit to RSA, the African continent and the developing world, with particular focus on the priorities of the Argentina Chairship early childhood development, inclusive business and sustainable habitats. The focus of the APP in the period under review will amongst others be covering the following:<br>
slide8. Programme 1: Administration 8 Programme 1 focus on the administrative support to the Department.
100% compliance with 30 day payment period
105 training programmes
100% of Legal services upon request
10 programmes to advance gender mainstreaming, youth development and access for people with disabilities<br>
slide9. Programme 1: Administration 9<br>
slide10. 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. These engagements remain important vehicles for cooperation and promoting SA’s national priorities as reflected in the NDP.
Through these engagements, the priority needs of Africa and the South are pursued and bilateral relations are further deepened and expanded.<br>
slide11. Programme 2: International Relations 11<br>
slide12. Programme 2: International Relations The department is committed to utilise its mission footprint to engage in economic diplomacy to contribute to the achievement of SA’s domestic priorities.
These initiatives undertaken by the missions through hosting /participating in trade seminars, tourism promotion, engagement with chamber of commerce, potential investors and relevant government ministries contribute to the following:
the increase of value-added exports;
attract Foreign Direct Investment to priority sectors (NGP and IPAP);
promote the removal of non tariff barriers;
address SA’s skills shortages through the transfer of technology and training opportunities and;
enhance South Africa’s image abroad;<br>
slide13. Programme 2: International Relations 13<br>
slide14. Programme 2: International Relations: SADC Regional integration remains critical for the economic development of the region.
It is essential to strengthen political cohesion within SADC and ensuring political stability and economic viability through strengthening governance and institutional capacity within SADC.
SA will continue through its Chairship to focus on realising the SADC strategy under the theme “Partnering with the Private Sector in Developing Industry and Regional Value Chains”.
South Africa will continue to participate in election observer missions as part of SADC.<br>
slide15. Programme 2: International Relations Regional Integration 15<br>
slide16. Programme 2: International Relations 16<br>
slide17. 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>
slide18. Programme 3: International Cooperation Sub-programme 3.1: Global Governance SA regards the UN as the foremost vehicle to advance the global development agenda and address underdevelopment and the eradication of poverty.
SA must be represented at multilateral fora to engage, influence, negotiate and articulate its positions and to have these positions reflected in the outcomes of multilateral meetings and processes.
The NDP stipulates that DIRCO must retain an influential space for SA in key multilateral institutions.<br>
slide19. Programme 3: International Cooperation 19<br>
slide20. Sub -programme 3.2 Continental 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 & protection of Human Rights
Contributing to Socio-economic development<br>
slide21. Programme 3 (Continental Cooperation) 21<br>
slide22. Programme 3 (South – South Cooperation) 22<br>
slide23. Programme 3 (North – South Cooperation) 23<br>
slide24. Programme 3: International Cooperation 24<br>
slide25. Programme 4 Sub-programme 4.1: Public Diplomacy 25<br>
slide26. Programme 4 Sub-programme 4.2: State Protocol & Consular Services 26<br>
slide27. Programme 4: Public Diplomacy and State Protocol 27<br>
slide28. Programme 5: International Transfers This programme provides for the membership of South Africa to International Organisations such as the United Nations, African Union and Southern African Development Co-operation. 28<br>
slide29. Programme 5: International Transfers 29<br>
slide30. Programme 5: International Transfers 30<br>
slide31. Programme 5: International Transfers 31<br>
slide32. Programme 5: International Transfers 32<br>
slide33. 2018 MTEF ALLOCATIONS 33<br>
slide34. 2018/19 Budget Pressures Containing Compensation of Employees within the predetermined expenditure ceiling.
Funding of unavoidable expenditure.
Managing the fluctuation of main currencies which in turn have significant impact on the overall spending of the department. 34<br>
slide35. Compensation of employees ceiling 35<br>
slide36. 2018/19 MAJOR EVENTS The following are the major events for the financial year 2018/19
BRICS Summit R60 million
Indian Ocean Rim Associations chairship R13 million 36<br>
slide37. Mitigating factors implemented Lay off personnel in circumstances where it is feasible to do so, particularly in Missions.
Defer the filing of some vacant posts in the department.
Freezing posts as and when they became vacant in instances where it will not affect the performance of the department.
The department to reprioritise its 2018/19 budget to enable the delivery of the unavoidable expenditure for the summit.
Continuous engagement with NT to consider additional funding of unavoidable, yet mandatory foreign policy priorities. 37<br>
slide38. Thank you<br>
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN 2018/19
OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
AND
COOPERATION
25 APRIL 2018<br>
slide2. 2 The National Development Plan (NDP) serves as an overarching vision that guides our foreign policy imperatives and our international relations programme
The situational analysis is divided into two; namely: (1) Performance Environment, and the (2) Operational Environment.
(1) Performance Environment
South Africa’s foreign policy is implemented within a highly dynamic and challenging global environment that is often volatile, unpredictable complex and ambiguous.(VUCA)
Globalisation continues to shape the world at an accelerating pace.
Global trends such as rising populism, global economic imbalances, the emergence and societal impact of social networks and climate change SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
slide3. 3 The geopolitical trends such as change of leadership in influential countries; rise of anti-immigrant nationalism in the EU and the US; increased terrorism as well as Fourth Industrial Revolution might also have an impact.
Information and communications technology transcend sovereignty, international boundaries and regulatory systems, accelerating a massive flow of information in ideology, ideas and capital across the world
The rise of new economic powers continues to impact and cause shifts in the balance of regional and global distribution of power, resulting in the formation of new economic and political groupings.
Pockets of political instability in some of the countries on the continent remains a challenge and South Africa will continue to play its part in conflict resolutions. SITUATION ANALYSIS<br>
slide4. SITUATION ANALYSIS (2) Organisational Environment
South Africa’s diplomatic service is conducted within a dynamic environment with varying foreign legislative contexts and unstable monetary regimes that impact on the resources of the department.
In view of the increasing demands being placed on the national fiscus and the drive to curtail the public sector wage bill, departments have to operate within a set ceiling of compensation of employees.
DIRCO found itself affected by the ceiling being set below the existing wage bill which leaves the department with very little room to maneuver.
The Foreign Service Bill is currently in the parliamentary process for finalization and the intention is to table the Partnership Fund for Development Bill for finalization in 2018/19.
The implementation of the 2018/2019 Annual Performance Plan should be viewed against the performance and organisational environments alluded to above. 4<br>
slide5. 5 Continue to strengthen the economic and political relations through structured bilateral mechanisms and high level engagements;
Utilise South Africa’s Chairship of various plurilateral organisations to pursue our foreign policy priorities:
SADC from August 2017 to focus on programs which will expedite the regional integration agenda;
Control and management of the Fall Army Worm and other diseases which will contribute towards addressing regional food security challenges;
The establishment of a regional Natural Gas Committee to promote the inclusion of gas in the regional energy mix and in the promotion of industrial development;
Project Preparation and Development Facility (PPDF) to take projects to bankability stage and therefore unlock opportunities that exist in the region (industrial and infrastructure development) The focus of the APP in the period under review will amongst others be covering the following:<br>
slide6. The focus of the APP in the period under review will amongst others be covering the following: BRICS with the following priorities:
Establishment of a Working Group on Peacekeeping;
Virtual Vaccine Research Platform for Collaboration with BRICS vaccine innovation and development partners;
Establishment of BRICS Gender and Women’s Forum; Leveraging the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership, as linked to the notion of a “Fourth Industrial Revolution:
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA):
Promoting the Indian Ocean as a “zone of peace, stability and development;
Aligning IORA priorities to South Africa’s domestic (and foreign policy) priorities, such as aligning IORA’s Blue Economy strategic outlook to the AU’s 2050 Africa Integrated Maritime Strategy (AIMS) and South Africa’s Operation Phakisa: Oceans Economy programme. 6<br>
slide7. 7 Support peace and security efforts on the continent to ensure positive growth and development ( South Sudan, DRC and Burundi, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Mozambique);
Implement the AU Agenda 2063, by bolstering continental self-reliance so as to reduce dependency on international cooperation; support for the Continental Free Trade Agreement
Continue to negotiate and influence the outcomes of key multilateral structures and advocate for reform of the global governance institutions;
Lobby for non-permanent seat on UNSC
Utilize the Co-Chairship of the G20 Development Working Group (DWG) to promote priorities that support economic development and inclusive growth that would be of benefit to RSA, the African continent and the developing world, with particular focus on the priorities of the Argentina Chairship early childhood development, inclusive business and sustainable habitats. The focus of the APP in the period under review will amongst others be covering the following:<br>
slide8. Programme 1: Administration 8 Programme 1 focus on the administrative support to the Department.
100% compliance with 30 day payment period
105 training programmes
100% of Legal services upon request
10 programmes to advance gender mainstreaming, youth development and access for people with disabilities<br>
slide9. Programme 1: Administration 9<br>
slide10. 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. These engagements remain important vehicles for cooperation and promoting SA’s national priorities as reflected in the NDP.
Through these engagements, the priority needs of Africa and the South are pursued and bilateral relations are further deepened and expanded.<br>
slide11. Programme 2: International Relations 11<br>
slide12. Programme 2: International Relations The department is committed to utilise its mission footprint to engage in economic diplomacy to contribute to the achievement of SA’s domestic priorities.
These initiatives undertaken by the missions through hosting /participating in trade seminars, tourism promotion, engagement with chamber of commerce, potential investors and relevant government ministries contribute to the following:
the increase of value-added exports;
attract Foreign Direct Investment to priority sectors (NGP and IPAP);
promote the removal of non tariff barriers;
address SA’s skills shortages through the transfer of technology and training opportunities and;
enhance South Africa’s image abroad;<br>
slide13. Programme 2: International Relations 13<br>
slide14. Programme 2: International Relations: SADC Regional integration remains critical for the economic development of the region.
It is essential to strengthen political cohesion within SADC and ensuring political stability and economic viability through strengthening governance and institutional capacity within SADC.
SA will continue through its Chairship to focus on realising the SADC strategy under the theme “Partnering with the Private Sector in Developing Industry and Regional Value Chains”.
South Africa will continue to participate in election observer missions as part of SADC.<br>
slide15. Programme 2: International Relations Regional Integration 15<br>
slide16. Programme 2: International Relations 16<br>
slide17. 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>
slide18. Programme 3: International Cooperation Sub-programme 3.1: Global Governance SA regards the UN as the foremost vehicle to advance the global development agenda and address underdevelopment and the eradication of poverty.
SA must be represented at multilateral fora to engage, influence, negotiate and articulate its positions and to have these positions reflected in the outcomes of multilateral meetings and processes.
The NDP stipulates that DIRCO must retain an influential space for SA in key multilateral institutions.<br>
slide19. Programme 3: International Cooperation 19<br>
slide20. Sub -programme 3.2 Continental 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 & protection of Human Rights
Contributing to Socio-economic development<br>
slide21. Programme 3 (Continental Cooperation) 21<br>
slide22. Programme 3 (South – South Cooperation) 22<br>
slide23. Programme 3 (North – South Cooperation) 23<br>
slide24. Programme 3: International Cooperation 24<br>
slide25. Programme 4 Sub-programme 4.1: Public Diplomacy 25<br>
slide26. Programme 4 Sub-programme 4.2: State Protocol & Consular Services 26<br>
slide27. Programme 4: Public Diplomacy and State Protocol 27<br>
slide28. Programme 5: International Transfers This programme provides for the membership of South Africa to International Organisations such as the United Nations, African Union and Southern African Development Co-operation. 28<br>
slide29. Programme 5: International Transfers 29<br>
slide30. Programme 5: International Transfers 30<br>
slide31. Programme 5: International Transfers 31<br>
slide32. Programme 5: International Transfers 32<br>
slide33. 2018 MTEF ALLOCATIONS 33<br>
slide34. 2018/19 Budget Pressures Containing Compensation of Employees within the predetermined expenditure ceiling.
Funding of unavoidable expenditure.
Managing the fluctuation of main currencies which in turn have significant impact on the overall spending of the department. 34<br>
slide35. Compensation of employees ceiling 35<br>
slide36. 2018/19 MAJOR EVENTS The following are the major events for the financial year 2018/19
BRICS Summit R60 million
Indian Ocean Rim Associations chairship R13 million 36<br>
slide37. Mitigating factors implemented Lay off personnel in circumstances where it is feasible to do so, particularly in Missions.
Defer the filing of some vacant posts in the department.
Freezing posts as and when they became vacant in instances where it will not affect the performance of the department.
The department to reprioritise its 2018/19 budget to enable the delivery of the unavoidable expenditure for the summit.
Continuous engagement with NT to consider additional funding of unavoidable, yet mandatory foreign policy priorities. 37<br>
slide38. Thank you<br>