Seite 1 Seite 1 Trilateral Cooperation at the GIZ Office in South Africa Daniel Werner 7 th June 2011

Seite 2 Seite 2 Types of Trilateral Cooperation in SA 1. On the basis of bilateral programmes  Within bilateral programmes, advise to partners their activities in the region and on the continent (SLGP, PSRP).  Bilateral programmes have components that are also implemented in other African countries (e.g. YDF or Nelson Mandela Foundation). 2. Regional programmes based in South Africa  Germany and South Africa jointly build-up regional networks (AFUR, CABRI, AFROSAI, ATAF). 3. Cooperation among emerging countries  Demand-driven and topic-specific cooperation with GIZ-programmes in other emerging countries (e.g. SA-India: rural development, Indo-German Tool Room; SA- China: technology cooperation / wind energy).  Various former Inwent programmes (as e.g. Managing Global Governance, Climate Leadership Porgramme, Dialogue Forum Emerging Countries, etc.) 4. Fund to Support German – South African Trilateral Cooperation (TriCo-Fund)  Dedicated programme to support German – South African joint initiatives in third countries; new mode of delivery

Seite 3 Seite 3 TriCo-Fund: Objectives and Structure Objective: Strengthen South Africa’s contribution to the development of the continent by Supporting the establishment of capacities for development cooperation Jointly carrying out developmental projects in third countries (as equal partners)  New Mode of Delivery in the SA-German Development Cooperation Structure: The Trilateral Cooperation (TriCo) Fund is governed by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives from National Treasury and the German Embassy. GTZ provides the secretariat and manages the TriCo Fund. Scope: Projects that fall within the scope of an existing development cooperation area (good governance, climate and energy, skills development, HIV/AIDS) and/or contribute to the protection of a global public good (specifically peace and security).  synergies + comparative SA/German advantage ensured Duration: 08/2007 – 08/2013 Budget: 5 Mio EUR

Seite 4 Seite 4 Application procedure and conditions Projects  May be requested by a South African governmental institution, a third country or regional organization  Have to contain meaningful contributions of each of the parties (SA contribution at least 30%)  Fall within the thematic scope (see above)  Contain written support of the South African and third country / regional project partner  Official SA partner has to be a governmental department (which may delegate implementation to an implementing institution)  Are selected by the StC based on a Call for Proposals (next Call expected within 3 rd Quarter 2011)

Seite 5 Seite 5 TriCo-Fund: Projects 2 completed projects: Organization of a National Anti-Corruption Summit in the DRC (SA partner: DPSA) Development of an investigation manual for the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) and training support to Tanzania and Kenya (SA-partner: ICD) 3 ongoing projects in 2011: Establishment of an African Ombudsman Research Centre (SA partner: Public Protector) Tanzania - South Africa Fire Management Coordination Project (SA partner: DWA) Development of a Post-conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Strategy for South Africa’s engagement in the DRC (SA partner: DIRCO) Quality criteria: Participative planning with representatives from all parties involved Results-based monitoring system ensuring effectiveniss of project Exit strategy ensuring sustainability of results Impact: TriCo Fund regarded from German and South African side as successful example for this new mode of delivery.

Seite 6 Seite 6 Lessons Learnt (1) Challenges  Because of the (at least) tripartite nature increased project management efforts required  Conflicts between New Donor and Recipient (partly reservations against SA as regional power)  Understanding of South African counterparts of the new mode of delivery (SA as donor and not recipient any more)

Seite 7 Seite 7 Lessons Learnt (2) Opportunities a)for the third country  The third country benefits from the expertise of an experience donor and an emerging country that has successfully undergone similar changes  Increase of grant funds for the third country b)for South Africa  Supporting SA to become a responsible regional power in practical learning-by-doing situations  Dedicated support to the establishment of own institutional capacities for development cooperation  Increase in reputation and positive outreach into the region

Seite 8 Seite 8 Lessons Learnt (3) d)for the German development cooperation / GIZ  New mode of delivery as an innovative and adequate instrument of cooperation with emerging countries (increase in ownership and partner contributions)  Increase the positive outreach of South Africa on the continent (SA as the engine of Africa’s development)  Empower South Africa as a New Donor, thereby supplementing contributions of traditional donors. c)for the project management in general  “Cultural proximity” of the new donor as a chance, but at the same time challenge for adequate project management  Increase in efficiency through the utilization of GIZ structures and expertise in third countries

Seite 9 Seite 9 Contact: Daniel Werner Project Manager Trilateral Cooperation Fund +27 (0) (0)