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.
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.
Read MoreDate Signed: 2001-08-14
Type: Documents & Publications, Declarations
Issues: Science & Technology, Information & Communication
Themes: Infrastructure, ICT & Telecommunications, Science, Technology & Innovation
SADC recognises the instrumental role of information and communications technology (ICT) in modern society, particularly in developing an economy. Therefore, in order to promote sustainable socioeconomic development of the region, SADC passed the Declaration on Information and Communications Technology on 14th August 2001.
Read MoreDate Signed: 1997-09-08
Type: Documents & Publications, Charters
Themes: Infrastructure, Tourism
The Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa has the primary objective of encouraging and assisting the development of legal and ethical tourism throughout the Southern African Region taking due consideration of the overall development of the people, the region and it’s cultural and natural resources.
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