The Strategic Plan doc covers the strategic thrust of the work of the Department in the 2008 – 2011 mtef

On the strengthening of the AU and its structures- we will continue with efforts aimed at

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Construction of the Building set to start in the current financial year
Need to also engage in evolving debate on the eventual role of PAP ( Advisory – legislative)

SA is taking over as Chair of SADC in August 2008
This presents both opportunities and challenges as the region faces unique challenges as it advances regional integration
It is clear that we have to focus on strengthening bilateral ties with each SADC country as a pre-requisite for the success of our efforts

At a strategic level, SA has a vested interest in a successful integration agenda in the region
Individual SADC member states have to confront a variety of challenges largely imposed by their objective economic situations which are currently impacting negatively on the need for singularity of purpose and action to advance regional development
We also have a SADC that has residual areas of instability that require careful management as we move forward
By far - the most immediate challenges are to engage and redirect the Integration agenda so that it truly advances regional development and
Encourage peace and stability in the region

Focus of SA’s Chairship will thus be to contribute to the strengthening of SADC both in terms of capacity and implementation of its programmes
The current integration debate coupled with the developments around the EU-EPA negotiations will also be a key area of focus
Elections will also take place in several SADC countries in the MTSF – with Angola and Zimbabwe set to have their elections in 2008
SA will send its observers to these elections as part of the SADC contingent

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