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PROJECT PLAN FOR REVISED WHITE PAPER ON ACH
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POLICY AND LAW MAKING PROCESS
Ruling Party gives vision, goals and direction
Executive (Ministry) draws up policy on issue
-Green paper
-White Paper
CRITICAL ACTIVITIES
-initial research
-policy position paper or green paper
-public comments (verbal and written
-White Paper
Public Comments (oral and written)
-Preparations for the Cabinet Process and Parliamentary process
Finalising Policy
-Cabinet process
-Parliament Process
Formulation and passing of relevant/subordinate
laws
Implementation, monitoring and
evaluation
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THE WHITE PAPER PROCESS THUS FAR
The white paper review process has not been smooth with some stop-starts along the way
Initial work was started in 2005 after a MinMec decision
The policy review workshop was hosted by DAC in May of 2007
The process was re-initiated in 2012/13 F/Y after it stalled
In the current term of office, pronouncement on the resumption of white paper process was made in the latter part of 2014 going into 2015, after a short stay of process
The following were key challenges that led to the staying of the process
o Insufficient consultations
o Quality and substance of draft documents
o Content of draft documents
Up to this point, 3 public consultations have been done (Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Durban)
Also DAC Public Entities have been engaged through the stewardship of the Deputy Directors-General
However, discontent among the sector on insufficient consultations has also been raised again
It is, therefore, important that as we go forward we are mindful of time pressure because of the long delay BUT we also take into account the prevailing dissatisfaction
Therefore there is going to be a need for efficiency (fast delivery) and effectiveness (quality and reach)
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CRITICAL POLICY PROCESS CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED
Critical policy process challenges identified thus far include:
Lack of internal discussion on the White Paper context, content and process
Insufficient engagement of provincial departments of arts and culture and public
entities
The guiding vision and the future state of arts, culture and heritage sector
No evaluation of the implementation of the 1996 White Paper was done to ensure
empirical data to inform the review
Linked to the above, insufficient comprehensive understanding of the state of arts,
culture and heritage sector, both government and private
Stakeholder analysis needs to be done to inform public participation
These (and other) challenges need to be addressed to improve the content of the
white paper and the level of ownership
However, we can allow these to delay the process – therefore parallel execution
becomes the primary approach as we work toward delivering the white paper
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CRITICAL OUTPUTS BY NOVEMBER 2015
Noting that:
Time pressure to deliver the white paper
The Minister articulated the need for the draft White Paper by the end of November
Acknowledging that:
The Minister wants a White Paper that is of good quality, substantive and covering an entire scope of arts, culture and heritage landscape
The critical policy process challenges identified above could compromise the quality of both the process and the White Paper itself
A commitment is hereby made that by the end of November the following will be delivered
A Policy Position Document
A two-days ACH Sector Indaba on the development White Paper
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PROJECT PLAN TOWARDS NOVEMBER OUTPUTS AND BEYOND
ACTIVITY DATE STATUS
Establishment of the support team Logistics team
Writing team
Communication/marketing team
02/10/15 Done
Presentation to TIC and MinMec 30/09/15 Done for the TIC
Procurement process for the evaluation of the
1996 white paper and current status analysis of
the ACH sector
05/10/15 Done – further discussion
on the issue are
continuing
Prepare a guiding/working document for internal
consultations
07/10/15 Commissions established
Formal communication to MEC, HODs and CEOs 07/10/15 Done for HODs
Briefing session for the Minister 07-13/10/15 Plan in place
Internal consultations on the Revision of the
White Paper
12/10/15 This where we are
currently
Gauteng Public Consultations 13/10/15 These have been moved
Free State Public Consultations 15/10/15 1
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PROJECT PLAN TOWARDS NOVEMBER OUTPUTS AND BEYOND
ACTIVITY DATE
Limpopo Public Consultations 28/10/15
Consultations with the provincial departments of Arts and
Culture
19/10/15
First Draft of the Guiding document for ACH Sector Indaba on
the development White Paper
30/10/15
Logistics coordination of the ACH Sector Indaba on the
development White Paper
02/11/15
Mpumalanga Public Consultations 04/11/15
North West Public Consultations 11/11/15
Northern Cape Public Consultations 18/11/15
Venue confirmed and invitations released 13/11/15
Host ACH Sector Indaba on the development White Paper 26-27/11/15
EMT White Paper working session 04/12/15
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KEY ACTIVITIES BEYOND NOVEMBER 2015
Sub-sector consultations
Consolidation of oral and written submissions
Finalisation of the draft Revised White Paper
Tabling at FOSAD Sub-committees
Tabling at Cabinet subcommittees
Presentation at Portfolio and Select Committees
Public hearing/consultations by Portfolio and Select
Committees
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CRITICAL TASK FOR TODAY
The following are key tasks for today:
Do Stakeholder Analysis
Discuss and debate the vision and the future state of the sector and
high level critical values that should guide the policy
Broad Challenges, possible solutions and policy objectives
High level linkages with government-wide policy and legislative
framework
GIVEN YOUR THEME
What are critical challenges relating to your theme
Proposed solutions and how will these benefit the sector and
address challenges stated above
Implementation and monitoring ideas
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REPORTING TEMPLATE
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Stakeholder Analysis CRITICAL STAKEHOLDER
Within Government Within The Sector Within Society Other Comments
DAC Executive (Min,
DM, DG and DDGs)
ACH Sector:
DAC agencies (NFVF, NAC)
Artists International:
Multilateral org.
Foreign
Governments
Foreign Embassies
International
institutions
The
international
environment
needs to be
considered in
the White
Paper
The Presidency Heritage sector NGOs Public / Communities
DIRCO BASA Consumers of ACH
Provinces Arterial Network Business
Local Governement Heritage Trust
National Depts (DBE,
DHET, DTI, SRSA,
Tourism, DST,
Environmental Affairs,
DSD, DoJCD)
Organised sector (CCIFSA,
IFACCA, Artists, etc.)
IR sector:
SACOIR, Forum of
Ambassadors, AISA,
Academia, HSRC, SAIIA
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Future State (Vision) Of ACH Sector And Critical Values Future State
Be based on our constitutional values and the Bill of Rights.
Universal access to ACH
Choice to practice your ACH
Respect for Cultural Diversity
Education on ACH
Protection, promotion, conservation and preservation of ACH
Understanding and promoting the economic of ACH
International:
Cultural Diplomacy as a pillar of foreign policy
Open, flexible and connected internationally
Integrated internationally
Comply and contribute to international norms and standards (treaties, conventions, etc.)
Cultural exchanges
Critical values
Respect
Appreciation
Ubuntu
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High Level Challenges and Proposed Solutions
HIGH LEVEL CHALLENGE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS
Lack of formalised structures (sector fragmented)
Creation of Federations for the ACH sector (CCIFSA, Heritage Federation)
Lack of regulation of ACH sector Establishment of professional bodies
Concurrent competencies of ACH in the Constitution, therefore lack of coordination and planning on all levels of government.
Coordinated planning between the three levels of government
Lack Funding for ACH sector Prioritisation of ACH based on its economic power and potential
Overlapping mandates between DAC agencies
Amalgamation
Too many DAC agencies Amalgamation of agencies. Shared services amongst agencies.
Lack of ACH in school curriculum Compulsory at Primary school level and widely available at high school level.
SA not maximising on its unique ACH strengths (cradle of humankind, diversity, 1994 transformation)
Profiling and branding SA ACH
Low level of international representation in ACH expert debates
Ratify ACH treaties and participate in international debates
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Linkages With G/Wide Policy Framework
Policy/Legislation Linkages
Constitution Mandates and Bill of Rights
NDP ACH as a development sector
Administrative Framework (PFMA) Compliance
ACH enabling legislation Creation of structures and functioning
SA IR Framework and legislation Guiding DAC cultural diplomacy and IR
International Framework and legislation
Compliance, guidance and development
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THEME:
Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations
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Critical Challenges, Solutions And Benefits critical challenges relating
to your theme
Proposed solutions How will these benefit the
sector and address challenges
Lack of understanding of IR and cultural diplomacy
Awareness raising and information
Coordinated planning and common understanding
Lack of a high level champion / positioning of IR in DAC
Cultural Diplomacy not seen as part of foreign policy
Cultural diplomacy becomes the 4th pillar of foreign policy
Elevate culture and cultural diplomacy to a central position in our foreign policy
Lack of integration and planning between IR and line function
Regular, coordinated and formalised planning
Integrated planning and coordination
Disjuncture between domestic and IR mandate (compliance)
Mainstreaming of IR in DAC Create clearer guidance and lift out Ach opportunities
Lack of coordination with DIRCO / Relationships
Regular consultative meetings / discussions
Support for DAC IR plan
Lack of coordination with DAC agencies and the sector
Draft IR policy, developing implementation plan.
Coordinated planning and common understanding
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Monitoring And Evaluation
• Assessment of international obligations and
opportunities.
• International cultural environmental scan.
• Level and frequency of interaction with
stakeholders.
• Policies and structures in place and implemented.
• Potential for evaluation to add more value to the
work of DAC.
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OTHER KEY CRITICAL ISSUES
• Linkages between cultural diplomacy, nation
branding, international profiling
• Relationships between SA team abroad (SA
Embassy, SATOUR, Brand SA, DAC IR).
• Cultural attaches (Funding, process)
• Cultural Ambassadors (Mirriam Makeba at the UN,
Amandla Cultural Ensemble)
• External / SA Cultural diplomacy institute (i.e.
British Council, Goethe Institute)
• Cultural Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
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THANK YOU
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