Agriculture is the main driver of biodiversity loss and deforestation, responsible for up to 25% of global greenhouse-gas emissions and 70% of freshwater use. Along with biodiversity loss in general, genetic diversity in agriculture (agrobiodiversity) is being lost at a high rate, undermining the potential for more diversified and resilient food systems. By improving practices, […]
The overall objective of the Capacity Building for Regional Integration project, of which this contract is a part, is to contribute to the implementation of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Programme (RISDP) and the Strategic Indicative Programme for the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (SIPO), with the ultimate objective of poverty reduction […]
The overall objective of this technical assistance is to strengthen the capacity of RETOSA to achieve a shared vision among SADC members in order to grow and develop tourism in the region. The main purpose of this project is the SADC regional tourism development needs assessment and the definition of a strategic plan. The results […]
Within the Regional Indicative Programme (RIP) of the 10th EDF, 2 focal areas were identified for cooperation within the SADC region: (1) Regional Economic Integration and (2) Regional Political Cooperation. The general objective of the 2nd focal area is to assure democracy, peace and security, in a framework for balanced development, through higher levels of […]
The trafficking of illicit drugs through the SADC Region reached alarming proportions in the mid 1990’s, which led to the elaboration of the SADC Protocol on Combating Illicit Drugs. In 1998, the SADC Regional Drug Control Programme (SRDCP) was adopted by the SADC Council of Ministers to provide for the implementation of the provisions of […]
