He pointed out that the dialogue has progressed to the implementation stage and that outstanding programmes needed to be kick-started. Both parties agreed that the dialogue forums are critical to develop best practice. He reminded the meeting that the process was still in an infancy stage, since it has only been four (4) years since signing the agreements and it would take a while for tangible results in terms of programme deliverables. He indicated that the dialogue forum provided a platform for issues that were critical to South Africa and Africa to be addressed.