Regional Organization at a Glance: The Case for SADC (Southern African Development Community)

Abstract

Regional integration is considered as an important tenet to enhance economic development and stability for emerging countries. It places emphasis on peace, protection, human and political stability, and brings broad avenue for technology transfer. SADC is considered as one of the organization that provides a basis for successful economic transformation in the continent. Trade liberalization increases competition and provides for product specialization and allows developing countries to enhance competitive edge that boost business confidence. The organization is concerned about sustainability and food security and so, taking agriculture development and human development as a strategy, to fight for these challenges. With the right policies and strategies, the member states can overcome the vicious circle of poverty and thereby ensured food security. Economic performance is largely attributed to positive political system as well as introduction of macroeconomic policies within member countries. SADC governments should focus on measures that boosts productivity, strengthens regional market for favorable trade flows and deepens integration. In future, SADC organization is expected to generate a substantial increase in its production levels and improves its trade and cross-border investment.