Report of the ad-hoc expert group meeting (AEGM) on industrialisation for economic transformation and sustainable development in southern Africa: addressing the gaps

Abstract

This report is an account of the proceedings on an Ad Hoc Experts Group Meeting on Industrialisation for Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development in Southern Africa: Addressing the Gaps organized in Harare, Zimbabwe from 5 to 6 March 2013 and attended by experts from seven SADC states, international, regional and sub regional organisations and the United Nations system. The experts reviewed a draft report on industrialization in Southern Africa prepared by SRO-SA, participated in panel discussions on various industrialization issues as well as national reports on industrial development and strategies in the SADC member States. Presentations by the African Union, NEPAD, Development Bank of Southern Africa and UNIDO explored various critical areas in industrial development in Africa.