1. 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

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 R Thousand 2008-20092009-20102010-2011 Total to be appropriatedTotal MTEF Allocation Administration1 049 9131 510 0701 150 877 Foreign Relations2 410 7112 638 6772 802 568 Public Diplomacy and Protocol147 258224 032164 114 International Transfers732 826789 836822 847 Total Expenditure Estimates4 340 7085 162 6154 940 406

10. DFA Strategic Plan Key Performance Areas Key Performance AreaNumber of priorities and objectives Consolidation of the African Agenda7 Strengthen South-South Co-operation6 Strengthen North-South Co-operation3 Participate in the Global System of Governance 13 Strengthen Political and Economic Relations 10 Organisational support9 Organisational Strengthening6 Rendering of Professional Services6 Communication3

11. DFA Programmes

12. Expenditure Estimates: A Trend

13. Expenditure Estimates: A Breakdown Expenditure Estimates 2006/07Expenditure 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 Indicators Annual Performance PastCurrentProjected 2004-20052005-20062006-20072007-20082008-20092009-20102010-2011 Total number of diplomatic missions abroad105111119123127130133 Africa35394347485052 Asia and Middle East272931 3435 Americas and Carribean17 18 19 Europe26 27

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. Departmental Capacity 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