Protocols

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• Protocol on Mining (1997)

  Entry Into Force: 2000-02-10

  Date Signed: 1997-09-08

  Type: Protocols

  Themes: Economic Development, Trade in Goods, Industry, Private Sector, Social & Human Development, Employment & Labour

  
  

  Mining plays a significant role in the development process of SADC by creating wealth and employment and a market for other industries such as manufacturing and services. Mining activities have also resulted in the development of physical infrastructure, such as communication, energy and water.

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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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• 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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