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Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Executive Summary
CHAPTER 1
The SADC Framework for Integration
1.1
Historical Background.......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
The SADC Vision and Mission.............................................................................................................................. 4
The SADC Common Agenda ..................................................................................................................................4
1.3
1.4
Regional and Global Contexts ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.5
Key Integration and Development Enablers......................................................................................................... 5
1.6
Scope and Purpose of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP).......................................... 6
CHAPTER 2
Socio-Economic Situation in SADC
2.1
Political Situation................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2
Main Economic Characteristics and Current Economic Developments................................................ 9
2.3
Economic Challenges......................................................................................................................... 14
2.4
Social and Human Development Situation and Indicators ................................................................ 15
2.5
Challenges and Opportunities for Social and Human Development ................................................. 20
CHAPTER 3
Review of the Existing Social and Economic Policies and Strategies
3.1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2
Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment........................................................................................... 23