Department of Foreign Affairs

2010 FIFA World Cup

Presentation to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports and Recreation:

05 February 2009

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Contents

• Foreign Affairs Guarantees

• Milestones Achieved

• Strategic Focus Areas

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DFA Guarantees

• No country will be excluded from participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

• National Anthems of all participating countries will be played

• National foreign flags of all participating countries will be flown

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Milestones Achieved

• State Protocol services rendered at:

- Preliminary draw (25 Nov 07)

- Confederations draw (22 Nov 08)

- 500 day Celebration (Mangaung, 26 Jan 09)

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Milestones Achieved

• Formed National Protocol Steering Committee (DFA, LOC, Host Cities and Provinces)

• DFA Missions in Berne (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria) facilitated EURO 2008 Skills Transfer Programme for sister departments (June 08)

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Strategic Focus Areas

1. State Protocol Training

2. Foreign National Symbols (Flags and National Anthems)

3. Support for African Legacy Programme through International Mobilisation (SADC Road Shows)

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State Protocol Training

• Protocol Alignment Training W/shop (23-24 Feb)

– Joint DFA Diplomatic Academy & FIFA/LOC Protocol Initiative

– Alignment of State Protocol Procedures with FIFA Event-Specific Protocol

– Integrated approach to Protocol Practices to be rendered nationally during 2009 FCC and 2010 FIFA World Cup

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State Protocol Training

• “Train the Trainer” Programme targeted at:

- Host Cities Protocol

- Provincial Protocol

- LOC Protocol

- Relevant Sister Departments’ Officials

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State Protocol Training

• “Train the Trainer” Programme content:– State Protocol Procedures:

VIP facilitation at Airport LoungesVIP transport convoy detailVIP facilitation at HotelsVIP reception and seating at venuesProtocol Order of ProceedingsOrder of Precedence

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State Protocol Training

• “Train the Trainer” Programme content:– State Protocol Procedures:

VIP Hospitality & BanquetingFacilitation of VIP routes & movementsRole of Protocol liaison officersEtiquette & personal conduct

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State Protocol Training

• “Train the Trainer” Programme content:

– FIFA Event-Specific Protocol

As per FIFA/LOC Protocol prescripts

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National Symbols

• National Flags– Flag Bank Inventory

Procurement and quality check of National Flags of the countries participating in the FCC

Verification with relevant EmbassiesDistribution of authorised sample Flags to Host Cities

by end March 2009Continue process after FCC towards 2010 FWC

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National Symbols

• National Anthems– Audio Bank

Sourcing of musical score sheets of countries participating in the 2009 FCC

Verification with relevant EmbassiesDistribution of sample musical score sheets Host Cities

by end April 2009Continue process after FCC towards 2010 FWC

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SADC Roadshows (African Legacy)

• Programme for SADC Mobilisation (SA current chair of SADC)

– Partner with the National Football Association of each country– Use a ‘local’ derby televised nationally as a platform to reach entire

country– Lobby relevant stakeholders such as LOC, DTI, Sports and

Recreation, Safety and Security, Environmental Affairs and Tourism etc to present readiness and opportunities/benefits for SADC

– Missions to also host cocktails for ‘local’ Diplomatic Corps for purposes of disseminating information

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Strategic Thrust

• Promote high Protocol Service Standards and uniformity throughout South Africa

• Execute consistent Quality Control and implement corrective measures where necessary

• Ensure integration of unique cultural aspects specific to the different Provinces

• Will render Protocol services in all FIFA/LOC events leading to 2010• On track with preparations• Have Executive support

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THANK YOU!!