Statistics database vital
The 11th meeting of the SADC Statistics Committee has noted the need for further financial and technical assistance to ensure the continuation of a pilot project started in 2002 creating a socio-economic statistics database in the region.

Regional early warning system projects cereal deficit
The latest SADC Food Security Early Warning System report, released early July, projects an overall cereal production shortfall of more than 1.47 million metric tonnes for the 2004-05 season in the southern African region.

Wider input in trade talks urged
Namibian President Sam Nujoma has challenged SADC member states to advance citizens’ interests through active participation in the multilateral trading system.