R E G I O N A L I N D I C A T I V E S T R A T E G I C D E V E L O P M E N T P L A N Executive Summary 1. Background and Context In March 2001, SADC Heads of State and Government met at an Extra-ordinary Summit in Windhoek, Namibia and approved the restructuring of SADC institutions. Key features of this restructuring include the grouping of the 21 sectors into clusters under four directorates at the therein. The RISDP emphasises that good political, economic and corporate governance are prerequisites for sustainable socio-economic development, and that SADC's quest for poverty eradication and deeper levels of integration will not be realised if these are not in place. 2. Scope and Purpose of the RISDP Secretariat, and the establishment of SADC national committees to coordinate their respective individual The focal of the RISDP is thus to provide strategic Member State interests relating to SADC. The restructuring direction with respect to SADC programmes and activities, exercise aim at facilitating the implementation of a more and to align the strategic objectives and priorities of SADC coherent and better co-ordinated strategy, with a view to with the policies and strategies for achieving its long-term improving the efficiency and effectiveness of SADC policies goals. The RISDP is indicative in nature, merely outlining and programmes. The Extra-ordinary Summit also the necessary conditions that should be realised towards approved the preparation of this Regional Indicative achieving those goals. In order to facilitate monitoring Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) by the Secretariat to and measurement of progress, it sets targets and complement restructuring and to provide a clear direction timeframes for goals in the various fields of co-operation. for SADC policies and programmes over the long term. The purpose of the RISDP is to deepen regional The RISDP re-affirms the commitment of SADC integration in SADC. It provides SADC Member States with a Member States to good political, economic and corporate consistent and comprehensive programme of long-term governance entrenched in a culture of democracy, full economic and social policies. It also provides the Secretariat participation by civil society, transparency and respect for and other SADC institutions with a clear view of SADC's the rule of law. In this context, the African Union's NEPAD approved economic and social policies and priorities. Programme is embraced as a credible and relevant continental framework, and the RISDP as SADC's regional expression and vehicle for achieving the ideals contained 3. Methodology As a first step in the formulation of the RISDP, the