. The Department would be encouraged to have a feedback mechanism on issues of asset management. Such a process would keep head office informed on assets. . Regarding the African Renaissance Fund, it was not clear how funds were prioritised. An explanation in that regard would be welcome. . The upgrading of the Cape Town office was a welcome step. . It would be useful to know how the Department dealt with people who were not performing. . The Department should advise the Committee on its ability to adhere to the PMFA and the relevant criteria. . There was a sense that the Deputy Minister was unwilling to deal with some political issues with the Committee. It was a concern to be addressed. . Interaction with the Committee at the level of the Minister and her deputies was recommended to be made frequently. . The South African public should be regularly made aware of important issues and decisions taken at the international level. . It was encouraging to learn that the Department was pursuing the secondment policy aimed at facilitating fielding of personnel in international organisations. It regarded as a smart move to prioritise languages of the BRICS formation to enable strategic communication amongst the countries concerned.