Southern Africa

Mining stakeholders in South Africa call for more value-addition and regional integration in Africa

Johannesburg, 22 August 2013 (ECA) – Stakeholders in South Africa’s mineral and manufacturing sectors agreed during a meeting on the interface between mining and manufacturing that “South Africa has the resource wealth, and comparative advantages to rise as a significant manufacturer.” The objective of the meeting was to debate the potential of the country to enhance its mining activities and fuel greater manufacturing. 

 

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Experts, Senior Officials Debate Economic Partnership Agreement Studies

Lusaka, 22 July 2014 (ECA) - A meeting of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the group of Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) countries discussing the Economic Partnership Agreement for Eastern and Southern Africa concluded that more work is needed before countries can conclude the EPA agreement under negotiation.

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LPI supports Southern Africa’s work plan on land policy

Lusaka, 9 July 2014 (ECA) - The Land Policy Initiative (LPI) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) agreed on the key elements of a work plan for supporting the mainstreaming of land policy and governance in the programmes of the regional organization. The two institutions also identified key elements of a formal agreement that would guide collaboration, technical and financial support, as well as resource mobilisation in the implementation of the work plan.

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Knowledge Management Training Workshop for SADC, COMESA and Partners

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Southern Africa Office (ECA-SA) has a mandate to strengthen regional integration in the Southern Africa subregion. In this regard, it is committed to strengthen information and knowledge networking with key stakeholders involved in subregional development activities, including governments, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), private sector, civil society, United Nations (UN) agencies and development partner organizations.

“Climate Change and the Rural Economy in Southern Africa: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities”

Global warming is already affecting Africa and other regions and is expected to worsen in coming decades. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) subregion is among the most affected regions in the world.

Climate assessments for Southern Africa conclude that the subregion is likely to become warmer and drier; a temperature increase of 2°–5°C is predicted over the coming decades and increasingly variable rainfall is anticipated. An increase in both frequency and intensity of extreme events, mainly droughts and floods, is also anticipated.

Ad hoc Expert Group Meeting on “Climate Change and the Rural Economy in Southern Africa”

This is the report of the Ad hoc Expert Group Meeting (AEGM) on “Climate change and the rural economy in Southern Africa”, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 22-24 August 2012.

The main objective of the AEGM was to strengthen strategies to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and to sensitize and build awareness of the impact of the global warming on the rural economy in Southern Africa. The AEGM also aimed to strengthen the capacity of the subregion to respond effectively to climate-change threats and opportunities.

Cost-Benefit Analysis for Regional Infrastructure in Water and Power Sectors in Southern Africa

This report presents the output of an analytical study of Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and key issues and challenges of regional infrastructure development in the Southern African subregion. The report aims to inform decision makers and guide investment in regional infrastructure projects in the SADC region and offer general policy advice.

Southern Africa most unequal region in Africa

Livingstone, Zambia, 20 June 2014 (ECA) - The higher the country's income, the higher the levels of inequality. This is according to preliminary findings of a new report on economic growth and income inequality in Southern Africa. 

Findings of a study undertaken by the Economic Commission for Africa - ECA Southern Africa Office and UNDP Zambia Country Office indicate a region grappling with high levels of inequality amidst economic growth. 

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