The total appropriation for the International Financial Relations programme amounted to R877 million (2010/11: R565 million). Total expenditure incurred amounted to R858 million (2010/11: R559 million) and comprised of compensation of employees R18 million (2010/11: R16 million), goods and services R8 million (2010/11: R10 million). Transfer payments amounted to R832 million (2010/11: R532 million) for economic research