Proactive process of redefining a new regional agenda
The restructuring of SADC is a proactive process of redefining a regional agenda that is in sync with member states’ aspirations, and not just an exercise aimed at centralizing management of the 13-member organization.
Berenger visits SADC House, calls for concrete programmes
The Chairperson of SADC and Prime Minister of Mauritius, Paul Berenger, has called for implementation of the numerous protocols already ratified, and speedy action to cap the restructuring of the Secretariat.
Review of NEPAD-related SADC activities
Since the inception of the African Union’s New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) three years ago, it has been broadly accepted as an important vehicle towards the achievement of development goals and objectives of the continent. The achievement of these goals, however, requires both national and regional efforts and SADC has taken NEPAD as an integral part of its policy development in the region in order to contribute to the continental objectives.
NEPAD three years on
Scholars and analysts will soon find it difficult if not impossible to track, record and examine the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) continental projects.
An uncertain crop season forecast for southern Africa
The eighth Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-8) predicts a tricky rainfall season for southern Africa, ranging from above normal to below normal rainfall.
A retrospective reflection of the year 2004 in SADC
When SADC Executive Secretary Prega Ramsamy outlined the agenda for 2004 at the end of the previous year, he singled out poverty reduction goals, which he said were lagging behind the minimum targets.
Transition of leadership and land are key election issues in late 2004
The year 2004 is ending the way it started, with southern Africa enjoying unparalleled peace, political stability and security, while poverty reduction remains top of the agenda for the region. Munetsi Madakufamba and Chengetai Madziwa trace highlights of SADC’s year 2004.
Progress on the Short Term Action Plan Projects submitted by SADC to NEPAD
The southern Africa human capacity challenge
The southern African sub-region is at a critical human resource crossroads.
Strengthening energy capacity in SADC
The SADC region has prioritized energy as the key to development, and has moved rapidly in a number of areas to strengthen capacity in a region where demand is annually outstripping the growth in supply.
Eskom promotes creative thinking and common humanity
The South African state electricity enterprise, Eskom, is promoting independence of mind and creative thinking among the new generation of African leaders, using the concept of ubuntu, the traditional sense of the common humanity that unites Africans across the continent.
Arts festival colours Zambia’a independence celebrations
Artists from five SADC countries staged a series of arts and cultural performances to honour Zambia's 40th anniversary of independence during a 10-day festival.
Peace, security, democracy and development
The Great Lakes region of Africa took a firm step toward peace and sustainable development in late November when a summit of 15 African leaders signed a Declaration on Peace, Security, Democracy and Development.
Africa needs better statistics
African governments should give priority to building up statistical data about their countries in order to make their policies more effective, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said.
First African Interpol president
International police organization, Interpol has elected South African police chief, Jackie Selebi, as its new president.
Water resources, sanitation, hygiene
The Water Resources, Sanitation and Hygiene Fair (WARSH), held in Harare by SADC and partners, focused attention on SADC’s regional integration efforts through the management of water resources.
Global action needed on spam
At a conference called to debate anti-spam measures, the US and UK governments said that closer collaboration is needed to stop spammers as most spam originated overseas so cross-border co-operation is vital to combat this menace.
Democracy, governance, human rights and the World Trade Organization
Behind the scenes at the WTO: the real world of international trade negotiations is the title of a frank new book that exposes the sober realities of international trade.
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