DIRCO Annual Report

Programme: International Relations

Deviation from planned target to actual achievement 2021/22

Audited actual performance 2019/20

Audited actual performance 2018/19

Planned annual target 2020/21

Output indicator

**Actual achievement 2020/21

Reasons for deviations

Outcome

Output

• The promotion of South Africa’s expertise in the fields of pharmaceuticals; agriculture, spa and wellness products; • The seeking of solutions that contribute towards the development of digital learning in South Africa, as well as development of digital infrastructure in the rural areas of South Africa; • Negotiations on various impediments (tariff and non-tariff barriers), including challenges related to market access for South African agricultural products. Missions abroad further engaged in trade discussions and meetings with various institutions, including government departments, retail companies and business forums as part of the initiative to advance the export and import of goods to and from South Africa, as well as further identifying areas of collaboration and cooperation in the area of trade. The increased trade and investment opportunities are as a result of continuous participation in business forums, especially in the following identified sectors, in addition to those mentioned above:

Department of International Relations and Cooperation

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