Protocols

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• Protocol on Energy (1996)

  Entry Into Force: 1998-04-17

  Date Signed: 1996-08-24

  Type: Protocols

  Themes: Infrastructure, Energy

  
  

  The SADC Protocol on Energy of 1996 intends to promote the harmonious development of national energy policies and matters of common interest for the balanced and equitable development of energy throughout the SADC Region.

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• Revised Protocol Shared Watercourses (2000)

  Entry Into Force: 2000-01-25

  Date Signed: 1996-08-24

  Type: Protocols

  Themes: Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation, Natural Resources, Water

  
  

  As much of Southern Africa relies on agriculture for its subsistence, water is of special concern for SADC. Many watercourses in the region are shared among several Member States, a situation that demands their development in an environmentally sound manner. To this end, SADC initially passed its Protocol on Shared Watercourses in the Southern African Development Community on 28th August 1995, which was revised on 7th August 2000.

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• Protocol on Transport, Communications and Meteorology (1996)

  Entry Into Force: 1998-07-01

  Date Signed: 1996-08-24

  Type: Protocols

  Issues: Science & Technology, Information & Communication

  Themes: Infrastructure, Meteorology, ICT & Telecommunications, Transport, Maritime, Ports & Inland Waterways, Meteorology & Climate, Meteorology

  
  

  Effective transport, communications, and meteorology systems are prerequisites for economic growth and improved quality of life – the primary goals of SADC. Recognising that closer integration of these sectors offers benefit to the region, SADC passed the Protocol on Transport, Communications and Meteorology on 24th August 1996.

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