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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION THE AFRICAN DIASPORA June 2011. 1 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND TCEM OUTCOMES PROCESS ARTICULATION - Focal Point -TCEM Outcome FUTURE EVENTS - Ministerial Meeting - African Diaspora Summit. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

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  1. PRESENTATION TO THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION THE AFRICAN DIASPORA June 2011 11

  2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYBACKGROUNDTCEM OUTCOMESPROCESS ARTICULATION- Focal Point-TCEM OutcomeFUTURE EVENTS- Ministerial Meeting- African Diaspora Summit • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • BACKGROUND • TCEM OUTCOMES • PROCESS ARTICULATION • - Focal Point • -TCEM Outcome • FUTURE EVENTS • - Ministerial Meeting • - African Diaspora Summit 22

  3. This presentation seeks to provide members of the Portfolio Committee with an update on South Africa’s Hosting of the AU Summit on the African Diaspora . To also share the Outcomes of the Technical Committee of Experts Meeting hosted by RSA in February 2011 • This presentation seeks to provide members of the Portfolio Committee with an update on South Africa’s Hosting of the AU Summit on the African Diaspora . • To also share the Outcomes of the Technical Committee of Experts Meeting hosted by RSA in February 2011 33

  4. The African Diaspora dialogue is at the epicentre of the discourse around the search for strategies to decisively deal with the problems of poverty, underdevelopment and the marginalisation of the African continent.The 2nd AU Assembly recognised the importance of the African Diaspora as an important tool in building and strengthening the African Union and dealing with the above problems. • The African Diaspora dialogue is at the epicentre of the discourse around the search for strategies to decisively deal with the problems of poverty, underdevelopment and the marginalisation of the African continent. • The 2nd AU Assembly recognised the importance of the African Diaspora as an important tool in building and strengthening the African Union and dealing with the above problems. 44

  5. The Summit, further expressed a desire for the African Diaspora to be institutionalised as the 6th region of the African Union.South Africa was mandated to host an African Diaspora Summit by the African Union (AU) during the January 2006 Executive Council Meeting held in Khartoum, Sudan.  • The Summit, further expressed a desire for the African Diaspora to be institutionalised as the 6th region of the African Union. • South Africa was mandated to host an African Diaspora Summit by the African Union (AU) during the January 2006 Executive Council Meeting held in Khartoum, Sudan.  55

  6. Pursuant to the postponement of the 2008 Summit, South Africa crafted a new roadmap for the hosting of the Summit in 2012.South Africa elaborated on the Summit roadmap during the July 2010 AU Summit.The roadmap is predicated on the hosting of a Technical Committee Meeting of Experts, followed by the Ministerial Meeting and the Summit in 2012.South Africa has formally proposed the African Diaspora as a standing item at the AU Summits leading up to the 2012 AD Summit. -The objective being to ensure coordination and endorsement for South Africa’s central role in articulating both content and logistical planning for the Summit. • Pursuant to the postponement of the 2008 Summit, South Africa crafted a new roadmap for the hosting of the Summit in 2012. • South Africa elaborated on the Summit roadmap during the July 2010 AU Summit. • The roadmap is predicated on the hosting of a Technical Committee Meeting of Experts, followed by the Ministerial Meeting and the Summit in 2012. • South Africa has formally proposed the African Diaspora as a standing item at the AU Summits leading up to the 2012 AD Summit. -The objective being to ensure coordination and endorsement for South Africa’s central role in articulating both content and logistical planning for the Summit. 66

  7. Branch Africa Multilateral is seized with the responsibility to ensure a successful implementation process of the roadmap. The process is intended to foster a coordinated and unified approach as well as to solicit buy-in and cooperation amongst all stakeholders. This Modus Operandi is based on the engagement and participation of Internal, Regional and External stakeholders. This is to ensure that all role players , be it parliament, civil society and all of government is seized with and continuously briefed and debriefed on all issues. • Branch Africa Multilateral is seized with the responsibility to ensure a successful implementation process of the roadmap. •  The process is intended to foster a coordinated and unified approach as well as to solicit buy-in and cooperation amongst all stakeholders. • This Modus Operandi is based on the engagement and participation of Internal, Regional and External stakeholders. This is to ensure that all role players , be it parliament, civil society and all of government is seized with and continuously briefed and debriefed on all issues. 77

  8. Additional to Africa Multilateral being the Focal Point the following Missions are deemed as key in dealing with the African Diaspora Discourse and are targeted for a AD consultation planned for by the Ministerial meeting. Africa - Ghana, Kenya, Tunisia, Malawi . Nigeria could also be considered because of its large population, intellectual power and migratory power.Caribbean – Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago and JamaicaLatin America- Brazil, Venezuela and ColombiaEurope- England, France, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands and SpainAsia and the Middle East – Thailand and FijiNorth America- Canada and the USARevamping of RCCsCertain capitals of the above regions will be visited to ensure that there are On the Ground Structures so that there is sustainable formThus far the North American preparatory meeting has assured RSA’s hosting of the support of Mr. Harry Belafonte, Congressional Black Caucus, Bishop Noel Jones, the World Bank and others. • Additional to Africa Multilateral being the Focal Point the following Missions are deemed as key in dealing with the African Diaspora Discourse and are targeted for a AD consultation planned for by the Ministerial meeting. • Africa - Ghana, Kenya, Tunisia, Malawi . Nigeria could also be considered because of its large population, intellectual power and migratory power. • Caribbean – Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica • Latin America- Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia • Europe- England, France, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands and Spain • Asia and the Middle East – Thailand and Fiji • North America- Canada and the USA • Revamping of RCCs • Certain capitals of the above regions will be visited to ensure that there are On the Ground Structures so that there is sustainable form • Thus far the North American preparatory meeting has assured RSA’s hosting of the support of Mr. Harry Belafonte, Congressional Black Caucus, Bishop Noel Jones, the World Bank and others. 88

  9. TECM OUTCOMES • Political Cooperation • Urgent ratification of Protocol of Amendment to the Constitutive Act that enables the effective participation of the African Diaspora in the affairs of the African Union through its Article 3(q). • Enhanced opportunities for Diaspora Participation in AU Affairs • Facilitation of Diaspora Inclusion in AU Structures and Processes • Targeting the Needs of the Diaspora  Economic Cooperation • Government Action to develop Integration Mechanisms 99

  10. TECM Outcomes cont... • Mobilization of Capital to ensure sustained economic cooperation and government and business entities in Africa and the Diaspora   • The building of business linkages to associate the African Diaspora to the processes of social and economic development • Use of Science and Technology   • Prioritization of knowledge transfer and skills mobilization  • Infrastructure Development • Information Gathering and Dissemination Capacity • Climate Change 1010

  11. TECM Outcomes cont... • Social Cooperation • Knowledge and Education   • Coordinated Protection of Indigenous knowledge system to promote innovation • Arts and Culture  • Media Outlets  • Human and People’s Rights  • Migration 1111

  12. Host an African Diaspora Ministerial MeetingObjectivesThe Ministerial will consider the policy recommendations coming out of the expert meeting for Summit adoption as well as finalise the Summit declaration.It is proposed that the Ministerial be hosted in New York on the margins of UNGA. The advantage will be:Ensure better attendance of Ministers in the AU, Caribbean and Latin AmericaMediate Host Country costsProvide prominence and elevation of the African Diaspora Discourse within issues of global significance Ensure a positive public projection of the African DiasporaSynergise with UN declaration on 2011 being A Year of Peoples of African Descent • Host an African Diaspora Ministerial Meeting Objectives • The Ministerial will consider the policy recommendations coming out of the expert meeting for Summit adoption as well as finalise the Summit declaration. • It is proposed that the Ministerial be hosted in New York on the margins of UNGA. The advantage will be: • Ensure better attendance of Ministers in the AU, Caribbean and Latin America • Mediate Host Country costs • Provide prominence and elevation of the African Diaspora Discourse within issues of global significance • Ensure a positive public projection of the African Diaspora • Synergise with UN declaration on 2011 being A Year of Peoples of African Descent 1212

  13. AfricanDiasporaSummitSubject to confirmation by the African Diaspora at the end of the month it is proposed that RSA hosts the Summit on May 25 ,2012 – to coincide with Africa DayObjectivesAdopt an AD Summit DeclarationAdopt an AD Diaspora Programme of ActionLaunch Agreed Projects • AfricanDiasporaSummit • Subject to confirmation by the African Diaspora at the end of the month it is proposed that RSA hosts the Summit on May 25 ,2012 – to coincide with Africa Day • Objectives • Adopt an AD Summit Declaration • Adopt an AD Diaspora Programme of Action • Launch Agreed Projects 1313

  14. Africa Multilateral seeks the support of parliamentThe DIRCO will continuously advise and inform parliament of processes and developments leading up to the hosting of the Summit in 2012DIRCO intends to ensure a greater South African engagement and awareness on the issue of the African Diaspora and its importance toward at development agenda of the Continent. • Africa Multilateral seeks the support of parliament • The DIRCO will continuously advise and inform parliament of processes and developments leading up to the hosting of the Summit in 2012 • DIRCO intends to ensure a greater South African engagement and awareness on the issue of the African Diaspora and its importance toward at development agenda of the Continent. 1414

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