125. The representative of COMESA informed the meeting that COMESA had conference facilities which the SRDC-SA could make use of in the future.

126. The representative of Lesotho offered to host the next ICE meeting. The Committee warmly accepted the offer and the date would be agreed upon after due consultations with the Kingdom of Lesotho.

127. The Committee adopted the report after amendments.

128. The Director of the SRDC-SA thanked the Government of the Republic of Zambia for hosting the ICE Meeting; the bureau; the participants and cooperating partners for their support; the ECA Divisions at Headquarters for their continued support, especially DISD, DMD, the SRDC Coordinating Unit and ESPD. Mr. Okello acknowledged the presence of the participation of the OAU by Ambassador Lawrence O. C. Agubuzu, Assistant Secretary General. 129. The Vice Chairperson, Ms. Jovelina Imperial Goma from Angola, thanked the Government of the Republic of Zambia for hosting the meeting; the ECA for inviting Angola to the meeting; participants for their contribution, and the members of the bureau. She noted that although there was a problem with the language, she hoped this would be overcome in the future. She then declared the meeting closed.