The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Macroeconomic Subcommittee convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 1–5 June 2026, bringing together senior officials from Member States, the SADC Secretariat, research experts, and representatives of the Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG).
The meeting focused on reviewing regional economic performance and accelerating progress toward financial integration. Delegates assessed the implementation of Annex 2 of the SADC Protocol on Finance and Investment, which provides the framework for macroeconomic convergence and financial cooperation across the region.
Key discussions included peer review reports, monitoring the implementation of past recommendations, and advancing the SADC Regional Integration Index. Member States also evaluated progress toward agreed macroeconomic convergence targets, a cornerstone of the region’s long-term integration agenda.
Officials emphasised the importance of strengthening regional macroeconomic surveillance, harmonizing policies, and fostering sustainable growth. The meeting reaffirmed SADC’s commitment to deepening financial integration and enhancing economic resilience, in line with the objectives of the Protocol on Finance and Investment.
