The 26th ICSOE of Southern Africa will: - (i) review the social and economic conditions in Southern Africa focusing on the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic responses (ii) consider and endorse the implementation of the programme of work of SRO-SA, the planned programme of work and the budget for 2021; and (iii) review the implementation of regional and international agendas, including NEPAD and other special initiatives in the sub region focusing on progress in the implementation of the agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Overall, the delegates will proffer recommendations to refocus the work of the Secretariat towards regional priorities and align technical support to member States, COMESA and SADC, accordingly.
In addition, delegates to the 26th ICSOE will discuss the findings and recommendations of the study on, “Policies and strategies towards effective private sector led growth and job creation in Southern Africa,” the theme of the deliberations.
Further information on the meeting and any other related matters should be addressed to:
Grace Kaonga
Staff Assistant
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Sub regional Office for Southern Africa
P.O. Box 30647,
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Tel: (260) 211 228 502-5
Fax: (260) 211 236 949
E-mail: kaonga.uneca@un.org
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Oliver Maponga
Economic Affairs Officer
Inclusive Industrialization Cluster
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Sub Regional Office for Southern Africa
P O Box 30647,
Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Email: mapongao@un.org