SADC Resource Mobilisation Strategy 7 PILLAR 4: FRAMEWORK OF DIALOGUE WITH INTERNATIONAL COOPERATING PARTNERS 7.1 Structure of dialogue The structure of dialogue with stakeholders for development cooperation will be as outlined in the Windhoek Declaration. The structure of dialogue will also be guided by outcome of the periodic reviews of the Windhoek Declaration, as agreed between SADC and ICPs. The Secretariat will ensure efficient and effective coordination of the dialogue structures. Institutional Capacity will be developed within the Secretariat to effectively service these structures. This will be done in the context of the SADC Secretariat Capacity Development Framework. 7.2 Thematic Coordination Thematic groups will be established in a flexible manner. The Secretariat will explore the possibility of harmonising partners’ interventions for a better alignment to RISDP and SIPO. Thematic Coordination in the SADC clusters as outlined above provides a platform to give attention to specific priority areas by SADC and ICPs interested in a particular area and gives an opportunity for pooling resources together and implementing specific programmes in areas of common interest. The Secretariat shall appoint a Thematic Area Coordinator for each thematic group to coordinate all activities of the group and to help define and identify the essential ICP contributions. In order to promote harmonization of efforts of the various ICPs, a lead ICP shall be appointed for each thematic group. The lead ICP of a thematic group will assist SADC in facilitating coordination of ICPs involved in or interested in a thematic area, and to strategically advise the Secretariat and other SADC structures on ICP comparative advantages, and individual ICP priorities of support as well as to draw synergies. 22