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This research paper by the Institute for Security Studies critiques the 2012 SADC Ordinary Summit in Maputo, arguing that the organization is increasingly neglecting security and political governance in favor of economic integration. The author contends that this separation ignores the necessary links between political stability and economic development, leaving critical governance crises and security frameworks unaddressed in the summit's agenda.

This policy briefing analyzes the Maputo Development Corridor as a model for regional economic integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). It examines the corridor's establishment, the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs), its achievements in reducing transit times, and the remaining operational and political constraints that hinder its full potential.

This case study details the operational challenges faced by DHL in the SADC region, focusing on border inefficiencies, corruption, infrastructure deficits, and bureaucratic hurdles that impede the rapid delivery of packages.

This case study examines the Bakhresa Group, a conglomerate of 19 companies operating across various sectors in the SADC region, detailing the operational barriers it faces and its strategies for mitigation and advocacy.

This case study examines the operations, challenges, and strategic investments of Mohammed Enterprises Tanzania Ltd (MeTL) Group, a large conglomerate operating across Tanzania and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

This case study describes the operations and challenges of Sumaria Group (T) Ltd, a family-owned conglomerate headquartered in Tanzania with diverse interests in plastics, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, and beverage bottling across Africa and Asia.

This case study examines the N4 toll road, a 30-year infrastructure PPP between the governments of South Africa and Mozambique and the private consortium Trans African Concessions. The project, valued at approximately $466 million, connects Witbank in South Africa to Maputo in Mozambique, serving as a critical export link and a route for labor migration.

This case study examines the operational challenges faced by Packaging Industries Malawi (PIM) Limited, the country's largest paper packaging company. It details how systemic issues—including foreign exchange shortages, high transport costs due to Malawi's landlocked status, unreliable utilities, and a lack of technical skills—hinder the company's competitiveness and profitability.

This case study examines the operational barriers faced by Tristan, a firm exporting a variety of goods from South Africa to markets including Angola, Madagascar, Mozambique, and the DRC. The document details significant challenges regarding visa procurement, customs clearance, banking inefficiencies in Angola, and restrictive fish export permits in South Africa.

This case study examines the evolution of the Covane Community Lodge in Mozambique, a Community Public Private Partnership (CPPP) that transitioned from a failed partnership with Transfrontier Park Destinations (TPD) to a more viable arrangement with Barra Resorts. The document highlights how local regulatory knowledge, operational experience, and financial independence are critical for the success of private sector partners in community-based tourism ventures.

This case study examines the Swaziland Sugar Association (SSA), a non-profit entity that markets and sells sugarcane products from Swaziland to the SACU region and Europe. The document details the operational constraints facing the SSA, specifically regarding financial access, infrastructure deficits, and regional trade barriers.

This research paper explores how linking a Sustainable Development – Policies and Measures (SD-PAM) mechanism to rice policies in Mozambique can simultaneously increase production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It argues that for least developed countries, climate mitigation is achieved by changing development paths to avoid future emissions, supported by capacity building and the consideration of contextual factors.

This situation report by the Institute for Security Studies analyses the socio-economic and political challenges facing Mozambique in 2012. It examines the dominance of the Frelimo party, the struggles of opposition parties like Renamo and the MDM, the country's heavy reliance on international donor aid, and the prevalence of the informal economic sector.

This briefing describes the Stockholm Environment Institute's (SEI) shift toward user-centred and qualitative research methodologies to improve the design and adoption of efficient cookstoves, addressing the failures of previous programs that neglected user needs and preferences.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies uses the International Futures (IFs) forecasting model to analyze the projected rise in road traffic fatalities in Africa through 2050. It argues that road safety is a critical development issue, as rapid motorization often outpaces infrastructure and regulatory improvements. The document compares a 'base case' forecast with an 'improved scenario' where African countries stabilize death rates at current continental averages, demonstrating that aggressive road safety interventions could save millions of lives and provide a significant boost to the continent's GDP.

This seminar report, compiled by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE), documents a March 2012 meeting in Kampala, Uganda. The event brought together 44 delegates to discuss the governance of Africa's natural resources, focusing on oil, mining, and renewable resources (land, forestry, and fisheries). The report highlights the tension between the potential for wealth generation and the risks of corruption, conflict, and 'elite capture', while emphasizing the need for transparency, local community inclusion, and African-led research and policy solutions.

This document is a preliminary report on a pilot study conducted in Senegal at the end of 2011 to test the Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) methodology developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

This document is a preliminary report on a pilot study conducted in Mozambique at the end of 2011 to test the Renewables Readiness Assessment (RRA) methodology developed by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

This research paper examines the integration of maritime piracy concerns into Kenya's foreign policy, noting a historical lack of a coherent domestic strategy despite the economic and security threats posed by piracy in the Indian Ocean and the proximity of Somalia.

This briefing, produced by the South African Institute of International Affairs with support from the International Trade Centre, outlines private sector perspectives on the implementation of the SADC Free Trade Area (FTA). It identifies significant barriers to regional trade, including restrictive rules of origin, non-tariff barriers, and the complexities of overlapping membership in multiple regional economic communities.