Mbeki warns SADC members of the challenges that lay ahead
By Mikhaila Crowie
18 August 2008
South African President Thabo Mbeki assumed the Chair of Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend, during the official opening of the 28th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of States and Governments in Johannesburg.
At the summit, President Mbeki highlighted the challenges the region will face. Mbeki said part of the challenge will be the need to put our limited capacity to use, particularly scientific and technological resources, which will help lessen the impact of climate change.
“Infrastructure development is central to our efforts to stimulate economic growth, accelerate regional integration and enhance our global competitiveness.”
Mbeki said therefore it is important for SADC to continue to address investment in infrastructure because it is vital to the regional economic development and growth.
18 August 2008
South African President Thabo Mbeki assumed the Chair of Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend, during the official opening of the 28th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of States and Governments in Johannesburg.
At the summit, President Mbeki highlighted the challenges the region will face. Mbeki said part of the challenge will be the need to put our limited capacity to use, particularly scientific and technological resources, which will help lessen the impact of climate change.
“Infrastructure development is central to our efforts to stimulate economic growth, accelerate regional integration and enhance our global competitiveness.”
Mbeki said therefore it is important for SADC to continue to address investment in infrastructure because it is vital to the regional economic development and growth.
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