Cooperation in the development of industrial and agricultural minerals in Eastern and Southern Africa

Abstract

This report presents the findings of the study. In executing the study, missions were undertaken to several member States, namely; Namibia, Tanzania,, Zambia and Zimbabwe to assess their industrial minerals potential. In addition, extensive literature sources, in respect of other countries including Malawi and Mozambique, were consulted so that a representative opinion of the sub regional status of the non-metallic minerals sector could be formed. Specific aspects of the sector addressed in the study include the resource potential and production of non-metallic minerals; the structure of the industry and its major weaknesses; and the strategic areas on which cooperation could be predicated.