Report of mission: participate in the meeting of the policy organs of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

Abstract

The 1997 UNECA mission report details participation in SADC policy meetings in Malawi, highlighting key outcomes such as new protocols on minerals and education, declarations on gender and land mines, and the admission of Congo and Seychelles. It identifies challenges like SADC's isolationist tendencies, dual membership issues with COMESA, and gender mainstreaming efforts. The report recommends ECA support in human resources, trade, transport, communications, and gender programs to strengthen regional integration and align SADC activities with the Abuja Treaty.