SADC Resource Mobilisation Strategy 2.2 Specific Objectives The specific objectives of the strategy are to: i. ensure that SADC has a clear, coordinated approach to soliciting, acquiring, utilisation monitoring and managing of financial inflows and development cooperation support; ii. enhance the effectiveness of development assistance in the Region: iii. improve relations and dialogue between SADC and the International Cooperating Partners (ICPs); iv. improve structures and systems to facilitate better management of resources; v. align the ICPs support to the SADC Common Agenda (RISDP and SIPO), priority areas, systems, structures and procedures; and vi. increase domestic resource mobilisation and broaden the resource channels by exploring alternative sources of funding in order to reduce dependence on resources from some ICPs and to strengthen the SADC Secretariat leadership. 3 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The SADC will pursue a resource mobilisation strategy that is consistent with the regional overarching goals and priority programmes. The strategy will also comply with the principles laid down in the Paris Declaration (2005) and other processes aimed at making aid more effective and as outlined in the New SADC/ ICPs Partnership, the Windhoek Declaration (2006). The guiding principles of the RMS are as follows: Principle 1- Meet the SADC region needs The SADC Secretariat maintains its core mandate and role in supporting the Member States and the regional economic integration through the RISDP and SIPO which shall continue to serve as the key planning instrument. The RISDP and SIPO define the areas where resources shall be allocated. Principle 2- Promote Efficiency and Effectiveness SADC improves the effective and efficient use of available resources in a manner that would lead to sustainable development. The SADC Secretariat identifies, mobilizes, tracks, monitors and reports back on funding received for purposes of the RISDP and SIPO programs. 9