Regional Integration
In supporting the advancement of the SADC regional integration agenda, activities will focus on supporting more effective implementation of the SADC Free Trade Area through:
Activities aimed at strengthening the investment environment and increasing the competitiveness of service providers will focus on identifying regional ‘centers of excellence’, the identification and quantification of non-tariff barriers and the benefits of introducing regulatory impact assessments.
Ensuring verifiable standards for food and other agricultural products will promote increased food security and enhance the ability of the region to compete in international markets. We will focus on the SPS constraints to growth along the prioritized value chains and supporting SADC in the implementation of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade.
Energy security is essential for promoting growth and increasing food security. Facing a shortage of energy generation at the regional level and with minimal trade taking place under the Southern African Power Pool there are opportunities for private investment in power generation and transmission. The SATH will support increased harmonization between the national electricity (energy) regulators, increased adoption of clean energy technology and modernization of regulations through working with the Regional Energy Regulatory Association (RERA).
- Strengthening the monitoring capacity of the Secretariat.
- Improving the availability and quality of trade information.
- Rolling out the Trade Monitoring and Compliance Mechanism
- Improving the performance of trade corridors and transit systems.
- Streamlining customs procedures through improved systems and training (government and customs brokers).
Activities aimed at strengthening the investment environment and increasing the competitiveness of service providers will focus on identifying regional ‘centers of excellence’, the identification and quantification of non-tariff barriers and the benefits of introducing regulatory impact assessments.
Ensuring verifiable standards for food and other agricultural products will promote increased food security and enhance the ability of the region to compete in international markets. We will focus on the SPS constraints to growth along the prioritized value chains and supporting SADC in the implementation of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Annex to the SADC Protocol on Trade.
Energy security is essential for promoting growth and increasing food security. Facing a shortage of energy generation at the regional level and with minimal trade taking place under the Southern African Power Pool there are opportunities for private investment in power generation and transmission. The SATH will support increased harmonization between the national electricity (energy) regulators, increased adoption of clean energy technology and modernization of regulations through working with the Regional Energy Regulatory Association (RERA).
Activities