SDF intended to end reliance on external support – SADC
• Proposed nearly a decade ago, as a self-financing and revolving mechanism.• Agreement to operationalize the Fund has been signed by only nine Member States.•
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We have freedom to trade – Cross Boarder Network Africa
• This is what Heads of State under COMESA and SADC have been emphasizing on…• High unemployment levels and failure to produce more food leaves
Zambia’s Non-Traditional Exports to SA, USA constitute over 90% – ZAM
• Zambia’s trade deficit remains very huge, accounting for close to US$2 billion with South Africa and US$260 million with USA.• Zambia has huge potential
SADC, UNESCO acknowledge Covid-19 impact on tourism
• Need for continued collaboration in sustainable tourism.• The region is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.• The two parties have further
Non-tariff barriers are hindering exports – ZAM
• Zambia currently trades in two regional economic communities namely; COMESA and SADC.• Zambia recorded a trade surplus of US$846 billion within COMESA.• Access to
SADC Protocol on Trade in Services to provide preferential trade agreement
• The Protocol aims to encourage increased intra-regional trade in services.• Barriers to trade in services are found in the way that nations regulate services.•
SACCORD urges SADC leaders to prioritize conflict prevention in Mozambique
• SACCORD welcomes President Hichilema’s participation in the SADC Heads of State Extraordinary Summit.• There is need to encourage promotion of CSOs and stakeholders’ dialogue
Yellow Card Production grow by 15%
· Yellow Card operations have been digitalized. · the Scheme is currently operational in 13 countries · It has been expanded to Southern Africa Development
SADC committed to promoting youth empowerment
• It is critical to invest in young people with a view to enhance productivity. • Young people in the region play an active role
SADC promoting women empowerment
• Article 5 (1) (k) of the SADC Treaty that was adopted in 1992 recognizes mainstreaming of gender as one of SADC’s objectives. • The