Historical Institutionalism and the Development of Sub-State Diplomacy in South Africa

Nganje, Fritz

doi:10.18820/24150509/jch.v41i1.8

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“…The technical and administrative and those agreements that do not necessitate ratification or accession signed by the national government are not falling within this scope. But they must be presented before the two Legislative Chambers within a reasonable time (Nganje 2016; The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996). White (1996) and Nganje (2015) underscore that provincial delegations submit their inputs on foreign policy to the central government through the national forum for public consideration of issues affecting the provinces.…”

Section: Sub-national Governmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From 1994 to date, sub-national governments are engaging in international relations to promote economic growth and development within their jurisdictions. For example, they form cooperation ties to attract trade, investment and official development assistance (ODA), including exchanging ideas on governance with their international counterparts (Nganje 2016;Zondi 2012).…”

Section: Sub-national Governmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For the ruling party (ANC) and national executive, the involvement of sub-national governments in international relations is a complementary initiative. They cooperate with the central government to localise foreign policy (Nganje 2016). White (1996), Geldenhuys (1998) and Nganje (2015) submit that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urges provinces to sign non-binding agreements or cooperation and memorandum of understanding (MOU) with their international counterparts.…”

Section: Sub-national Governmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An Afrocentric critique of sub-state actors in South Africa’s foreign policy: Case of Limpopo province

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This article uses Limpopo province as a test case to critique the role of Sub-state actors in South Africa's foreign policy processes from an Afrocentric perspective. The main argument of this desktop article is that sub-state actors and non-state actors collaborate with central government, the main actor to make and effectively implement foreign policy.Setting: It locates the involvement of the provinces in international relations by reference to the African experience prior to the arrival of colonisers.Methods: This article employs Afrocentric qualitative research methodology as articulated by Asante ( 2007), Mazama (2001), Ntseane (2011) and Schreiber (2000 to provide a complete analysis and understanding of sub-state actor's involvement in South Africa's foreign policy, by using Limpopo province as a test case study.Results: Limpopo province attracts trade and investment by marketing itself abroad. The province draws skills needed for human resource development by sending officials and students to institutions of higher learning abroad. Even though the province involvement in international relations is not without challenges. Included here are the MOUs that are stalling because of a lack of implementation strategy and skilled personnel, for example, those signed with its counterparts of Sweden, Italy and Cuba. Public participation in the FPM process is very limited because of a number of reasons. Conclusion:This article recommends that the central government should deepen training, dialogue and exchange of ideas between national and provincial officials. In line with conditional grants that they receive, provinces should seek additional funds from the central government to improve, develop and deepen their engagement in international relations. Regular platforms accessible to public members should be established across the province.

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Section: Sub-national Governmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sub-national Governmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sub-national Governmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Historical Institutionalism and the Development of Sub-State Diplomacy in South Africa

Abstract: This article borrows theoretical insights from historical institutionalism to analyse the development of

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An Afrocentric critique of sub-state actors in South Africa’s foreign policy: Case of Limpopo province

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