Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Southern African Development Community (SADC)
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community founded to promote sustainable economic growth, socio-economic cooperation, and political stability within the Southern African region. Established in 1980 as the Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC) and later transformed into SADC in 1992, the organization aims to foster economic integration, eradicate poverty, and uplift the standard of living for the people of the region.
SADC is composed of 16 member states, including Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its secretariat is based in Gaborone, Botswana, and it works toward creating a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Southern Africa.
Key Facts:
- Established: 1980 (as SADCC), transformed to SADC in 1992
- Headquarters: Gaborone, Botswana
- Members: 16 countries
- Languages: English, French, Portuguese
- Goals: Economic integration, peace, and security, sustainable development
Member States of SADC:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Comoros
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Seychelles
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe