Protocols

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• Protocol on Fisheries (2001)

  Entry Into Force: 2003-08-08

  Date Signed: 2001-08-14

  Type: Protocols

  Themes: Agriculture & Food Security, Fisheries

  
  

  SADC recognises the important role of fisheries in the social and economic well-being and livelihood of the people of the region, in ensuring food security and alleviating poverty. Therefore to support national initiatives taken and international conventions for the sustainable use and protection of the living aquatic resources and aquatic environment of the region, SADC Member States signed the Protocol on Fisheries in 2001.

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• Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security (2001)

  Entry Into Force: 2004-03-02

  Date Signed: 2001-08-14

  Type: Protocols

  Themes: Politics, Defence & Security, Politics and Diplomacy, Defence, Police (SARPCCO), State Security, Regional Peacekeeping, Disaster Risk Management

  
  

  In 1996, SADC created the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security – an institutional framework for coordinating policies and activities on politics, defence, and security. However, the Organ operated without a legal framework and clear objectives until SADC passed the Protocol on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation on 14th August 2001.

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• Protocol on Legal Affairs (2000)

  Entry Into Force: 2006-09-01

  Date Signed: 2000-08-07

  Type: Protocols

  
  

  To perform their functions, effectively, SADC and its institutions require constant legal support and advice by a legal sector. To satisfy this need the Legal Affairs unit within the SADC Secretariat was formed. The SADC Protocol on Legal Affairs guides the work of the Legal Affairs Unit.

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