® e) reviewing the work of the Tourism Coordinating Unit; f) approving the documents prepared by the Tourism Coordinating Unit to be submitted to the Committee of Tourism Ministers. g) liaising with Tourism Coordinating Unit, RETOSA, private sector, stakeholders and any other technical committees; h) i) 6. 7. SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY monitoring the implementation of this Protocol; performing such other functions as may be determined by the Committee of Tourism Ministers; The Tourism Coordinating Unit shall perform the following functions: a) prepare and implement an annual programme of work; b) prepare annual schedules of meeting of the TCU for the following year; c) maintain all records necessary for the efficient discharge of the functions of the TCU; d) coordinate the day-to-day operations in the implementation of this Protocol; e) provide technical and administrative assistance to the Committee of Ministers of Tourism and the Committee of Senior Officials; f) provide assistance to subsidiary committees, sub-committees and any panels that may be established to implement this Protocol; g) work in consultation with the private sector and RETOSA; h) identify research needs and priorities in order to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the SADC Tourism Sector; i) liaise closely with the SADC Secretariat in the implementation of this Protocol; j) facilitate the formulation of policy framework that are geared at enhancing the development and growth of tourism in the Region; k) liaise closely with Member States. Tourism RETOSA shall, fulfill its objectives as specified in its Charter by performing, inter alia, the following functions: a) prepare and implement an annual programme of work; 12 Protocol on the Development of Tourism