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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:SADCC_flag_(1980-1992).svg|thumb|SADCC_flag_(1980-1992)]] {{Short description|Intergovernmental organization}}<br />
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{{Infobox organization<br />
| name = Southern African Development Community<br />
| image = SADC logo.svg<br />
| image_size = 150px<br />
| caption = SADC logo<br />
| map = SADC map.svg<br />
| map_size = 250px<br />
| map_caption = Map of SADC member states<br />
| abbreviation = SADC<br />
| motto = <br />
| formation = 17 August 1992<br />
| type = [[Intergovernmental organization]]<br />
| headquarters = [[Gaborone]], [[Botswana]]<br />
| membership = 16 member states<br />
| languages = [[English language|English]], [[French language|French]], [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]]<br />
| leader_title = Executive Secretary<br />
| leader_name = <br />
| website = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''Southern African Development Community''' ('''SADC''') is an [[intergovernmental organization]] headquartered in [[Gaborone]], [[Botswana]]. It aims to promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development through efficient, productive systems, deeper cooperation and integration, good governance, and durable peace and security among its 16 member states.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The SADC was established on 17 August 1992, evolving from the earlier [[Southern African Development Coordination Conference]] (SADCC), which was formed in 1980. The transformation aimed to deepen regional integration and cooperation among the member states.<br />
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== Objectives ==<br />
SADC's primary objectives include:<br />
* Promoting sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development.<br />
* Enhancing the standard and quality of life of the people of Southern Africa.<br />
* Supporting the socially disadvantaged through regional integration.<br />
* Achieving complementarity between national and regional strategies and programs.<br />
* Promoting and maximizing productive employment and utilization of resources.<br />
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== Member States ==<br />
SADC comprises 16 member states:<br />
* [[Angola]]<br />
* [[Botswana]]<br />
* [[Comoros]]<br />
* [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]]<br />
* [[Eswatini]]<br />
* [[Lesotho]]<br />
* [[Madagascar]]<br />
* [[Malawi]]<br />
* [[Mauritius]]<br />
* [[Mozambique]]<br />
* [[Namibia]]<br />
* [[Seychelles]]<br />
* [[South Africa]]<br />
* [[Tanzania]]<br />
* [[Zambia]]<br />
* [[Zimbabwe]]<br />
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== Structure ==<br />
SADC's structure includes several key institutions:<br />
* The [[Summit of Heads of State or Government]]<br />
* The [[Council of Ministers]]<br />
* The [[Tribunal]]<br />
* The [[Secretariat]]<br />
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== Programs and Initiatives ==<br />
SADC undertakes various programs and initiatives to achieve its objectives, including:<br />
* [[Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan]] (RISDP)<br />
* [[Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ]] (SIPO)<br />
* [[SADC Free Trade Area]]<br />
* [[SADC Protocol on Gender and Development]]<br />
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== Challenges ==<br />
Despite its achievements, SADC faces several challenges, such as:<br />
* Political instability in some member states.<br />
* Economic disparities among member states.<br />
* Infrastructural deficits.<br />
* Health crises, including the [[HIV/AIDS]] epidemic.<br />
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== Related Pages ==<br />
* [[African Union]]<br />
* [[Economic Community of West African States]]<br />
* [[East African Community]]<br />
* [[Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa]]<br />
* [[New Partnership for Africa's Development]]<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Regional integration]]<br />
* [[Economic development]]<br />
* [[Intergovernmental organization]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Intergovernmental organizations]]<br />
[[Category:Organizations established in 1992]]<br />
[[Category:Economy of Africa]]<br />
[[Category:Politics of Africa]]<br />
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