Abstract:
This article is based on an evaluation of the implementation of SA-China
bilateral agreement, particularly with the case of the South African Agricultural
Technology Demonstration Centre (SAATDC). This article particularly examined
the implementation of the SAATDC bilateral agreement to determine whether this
agreement was effectively implemented. It is evident that policy implementation
is one of the key problems confronting developing nations such as South Africa
(SA). The article also investigated whether the SAATDC bilateral agreement met
necessary pre-conditions of policy implementation, which are necessary for
successful policy implementation. It thus examined whether these pre-conditions
were adequately addressed in the bilateral policy document. Previous research
has shown that once these preconditions are met, the potential for successful
implementation of a policy increases. There is a need in South Africa to fully
exploit opportunities provided through Chinese aid projects, for the benefit of
local workers such as artisans, engineers and project managers. It is also important
to investigate whether the bilateral agreement made sufficient provision for
the adequate involvement of SA engineers, artisans and SA companies in the
implementation of such Chinese aid programmes. There is a critical need to
enhance the skills of SA artisans and engineers, as required by the Accelerated and
Shared Growth for SA (ASGISA) and Joint Initiative for Priority Skills Acquisition
(JIPSA) strategies and objectives.
