Costed Action Plan for SADC Industrialization Strategy and Roadmap (2) The Ministerial Task Force on Regional Economic Integration will remain as is, with an enhanced focus on industrialization and economic integration issues, supported by Senior Officials. Other Ministries and institutions, such as the Central Bank Governors could be invited depending on the agenda. (3) The Industrial Development Forum will continue as a technical body supporting Senior Officials, with representation from Member States, private sector associations (or designated bodies), the regional technical and financial think tanks and other industry-related stakeholders. The Terms of Reference will be expanded to include: (a) Provision of technical inputs on strategic industrialization intervention areas. (b) Ensuring inclusiveness (by member, geography and sub-region) of actors and equity of their economic impact. (c) Facilitation of the harmonization of the rules and regulations affecting industrialization. (d) Creation of space for leveraging the direct and indirect contribution of the private sector and the Centres of Excellence to speed up the industrialization and regional integration processes. 8.3 Functions and Terms of Reference for the Industrial Development Forum (a) Member States shall: (i) Bring in collective political will and commitment of Members to enhance industrialization (ii) Establish a National Commission on Industrialization to be composed of the Government (i.e. relevant public sector departments), the private sector and other stakeholders to internalize the goals and objectives of the Strategy and facilitate coordination and monitor progress and identify gaps that could be addressed nationally and regionally. The Commission will act as a focal point for guidance on national and regional industrialization issues. (iii) Provide feedback to their Members on jointly discussed issues and outcomes. (iv) Member States should strengthen their capacities to play an effective industrialization role. (b) The Private Sector The private sector participating organs shall: (i) Satisfy the requisite designation from representatives. (ii) Satisfy the qualifications for participation (as outlined in Section 8.1.1) (iii) Show readiness for constructive dialogue on the alliance for industrialization rather than being burdened by mere protection of group interest. 64

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