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ECA/SA/EAGM/MYP/2009/5
July 2009
Introduction
1. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Southern Africa Office (UNECA-
SA), in line with (a) its mandate to work with the Southern Africa Development Community
(SADC) in bringing the work of the Commission closer to member States (b) the Secretary
Generals report (A/61/471) to the 61st General Assembly on enhancing the role of Sub-Regional
Offices of the Economic Commission for Africa; (d) the SADC New Partnership Framework
outlined in the Windhoek Declaration (e) the General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/51, which
requests the UN system to continue providing financial, technical and material assistance to the
Community to support its efforts to fully implement the Regional Ind icative Strategic
Development Plan, undertook the following:
2. The objective of the Cooperation Agreement is to provide a framework for, and facilitate,
the cooperation between SADC and ECA in addressing regional integration and the special
needs of Southern Africa as articulated in the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan
(RISDP) and the Strategic Indicative Plan for the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security
Cooperation (SIPO).
Attendance
4. Representatives from the following member States attended the meeting: Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
6. There was also participation from the private sector and academia. These were:Southern
African Enterprise Network (SAEN) and the Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM).
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Opening
7. Opening statements were delivered by the African Union representative to the Southern
African Development Community (SADC), Professor Omotayo Olaniyan and the Director of
ECA-SA Ms. Jennifer Kargbo.
10. He congratulated the ECA, SADC and Member States for , successfully carrying out a
number of the multiyear programme activities, including the Forum on Progress and Prospects in
the Implementation of Protocols and Treaties; e-SADC Initiative; Mainstreaming Regional
Integration into National Development Plans; Assessment of Macroeconomic Policy and
Institutional Convergence in the SADC region; the joint AfDB-AUC-ECA Prospectus and
Gender to mention.
11. He called on the meeting to add important value to the Multiyear Programme by
articulating the appropriate formula for strengthening ownership by Member States and the
capacity to implement programmes and provide oversight of implementation. He also called for
the participation of other key stakeholders for the programme, including donors,
intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations. He concluded that the
multiyear programme should also take account of emerging challenges resulting from the current
global economic crisis.
12. In her opening statement, the Director of UNECA-SA Ms. Jennifer Kargbo, honoured all
that had responded to her invitation of the Multi- year programme. She emphasized that
cooperation had a vital to play in regional integration process to align national development
action into long tern regional development programme.
13. At regional level, she said African states have taken the initiative to actively promote
partnership and cooperation for the development at the continental, sub regional and national
levels through the establishment of African union, its Commission and its NEPAD Programme.
All these initiatives provided a clear framework for action and a strategic direction to address the
priorities that have been set by Africa. ECA realizes the hard tasks involved in harnessing
regional resources for development in Africa. In this respect ECA has endevoured to support
Regional Integration in Africa hence it has established meaningful cooperation with the RECs,
like SADC, COMESA etc.
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14. As a result ECA-SA as a first port of call for this interaction and collaboration within
Southern Afr ica as has t develop and strengthen links with these Africa-wide organizations and
the SADC Secretariat.
15. The ECASA office, in line with its mandate to work with SADC in bringing the work of
the Commission closer to member states as proposed in the Cooperation Agreement with
SADC.Thus the primary objective of this meeting is to enhance dialogue on key issues are aimed
at the enhancing the relevance and impact of the ECA multi- year programme with SADC as well
as exploring ways for further collaboration and resource mobilization.
16. The director pointed out that it was expected that a shared understanding of the
objective of the multiyear programme among partners would open avenues for
enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing and also set the agenda fo r the future
multiyear programme. Hence she expressed hope that the workshop would stimulate
actionable ideas on how to:
Synchronize ECAs support with other partners in responding to SADCs needs; and
17. In ending her speech, she emphasized that ECA would continue to work diligently, in
close collaboration with SADC and other partners to translate SADC integration into a strong
competitive region.
Account of Proceedings
18. The meeting elected the AU representative as chair of the meeting and adopted the
proposed agenda as follows:
1. Opening session
3. Presentation and discussion of the status of the implementation of the MYP and the
related reporting, monitoring and evaluation methodologies
Review of of the status of the implementation of the MYP and the related
reporting, monitoring and evaluation methodologies (Agenda item 3)
21. He noted that the thrust of the collaboration between the two institutions was to initially
focus on the implementation of joint activities in the priority areas defined in RISDP and SIPO,
which are: trade, industry, finance and investment; infrastructure and services; food, agriculture
and natural resources; social and human development, and a number of cross-cutting areas as
well as special programmes.
22. He emphasized the need to consider collaborative activities in mutually agreed priority
areas such as impact and cost benefit analysis of regional integration; knowledge sharing and
information exchange; policy frameworks to enhance regional integration; enhancing statistical
information and data; and monitoring and evaluation of integration protocols and instruments.
23. He reviewed the progress achieved in implementing programmed activities under the
MYP from 2007 to date including : the forum on Progress and prospects in the implementation
of protocols and treaties, the e-SADC initiative, mainstreaming regional integration into
national development plans, the assessment of macroeconomic policy and institutional
convergence in the SADC region, the joint AfDB-AUC-ECA prospectus, the population and
migration workshop, the human development report, harmonization of mining policies standards,
legislative and regulatory frameworks, gender activities and the vehicle axle overload control
programme. A summry of the reviewed activities is given in doc ECA/SA/AEGM/MYP/2009/4
24. The review highlighted a number of challenges including the need to move from an
activity to a programme based approach, the absence of an ECA wide coordinating mechanism
and weak capacity to manage all aspects of the programme, the little joint programme planning,
monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities and the lack of a single entry point for MYP
activities. The absence of a subregional coordination mechanism for the work of the United
Nations creates multiple entry points for UN support to SADC while the limited involvement of
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member States in the identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision of the implementation
of regional projects and programmes hamper the sustainability of the activity implemented so
far.
25. He stressed the need to define innovative ways of addressing the low level of resources, the
need to implement a coordinated resource mobilization strategy for financing MYP activities and
to move from an activity to a multi year rolling programme based approach while extending the
partnership to other institutions and promoting an effective ownership of the programme by
SADC.
26. In the ensuing discussions the meeting noted that there was considerable room for
improvement in the implementation of the ECA-SA SADC Multi Year Programme. In
particular, through enhancing communication, consultation and coordination across all regional
and sub-regional partners in the Programme, including with national and sub-regional structures,
and ICPs. Such initiatives required reinforcement by effecting a shift from the current activity-
focussed approach (with mining, gender and the e-SADC initiative being the exceptions) to a
programmatic approach. Among the benefits to be derived from enhanced coordination for the
MYP are the exploitation of potential synergies across activities and thematic programmes, the
pooling and leveraging of financial resources and expertise, including facilitating the
identification and designation of focal points of responsibility and accountability, as well as
avoiding parallel ventures and structures that often result in the duplication of effort.
27. Improved coordination at the ECA and UN-wide levels was also viewed as an imperative.
In this context, the liaison office proposed by the UN Secretary General is expected to go a long
way in addressing coordination difficulties at the UN-wide level. An integrated planning and
intervention mechanism within the ECA that links sub-regional initiatives is desirable.
28. Achieving enhanced coordination necessarily entails the putting in place of requisite
mechanisms and platforms for effective and harmonised action, with the RECs as the principal
drivers of the process. In this context, the SADC thematic coordination groups developed in the
context of the implementation of the Windhoek Declaration are instructive, and might serve as
appropriate coordination fora for MYP reporting, feedback and consolidation of initiatives. The
thematic approach also offers an effective mechanism to incorporate offshoot activities and
recommendations generated by ECA implementation that might also be directed at other
cooperating partners. ECA-SAs e-discussion initiative is another example of attempts to foster
greater engagement by Member States although challenges exist in terms of levels of
connectivity and capacity across Member States. Similarly, the experience of ECOWAS in
developing institutional coordination structures might be relevant.
29. Funding and capacity constraints are at the core of many of the challenges faced by the
region and progress in the implementation of the MYP. In this context, it was noted that expert
institutions in the region often have a resource and capacity advantage, and could be designated
as focal points of responsibility and accountability for implementation.
30. Successful implementation of the MYP hinges on its being aligned to the priorities of
national governments and effective implementation at national level and. Encouraging greater
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involvement and ownership at the level of national governments, including enhanced private
sector participation, remain key challenges. Accordingly, it was observed that due attention
needs to be given to political economy issues pertaining in different Member States. For
example, in the area of monetary convergence, loss of sovereignty constitutes a major challenge
and hurdle and requires judicious handling. Similarly, advancements in the complex area of the
free movement of labour call for bold measures to harmonise policies.
31. In advancing the cooperation between SADC and ECA-SA and the implementation of the
MYP, it was emphasised that it is necessary not to lose sight of the cross-cutting nature of gender
and the need to mainstream gender into all areas of the MYP.
32. COMESA, EAC , ECA-SA and SADC secretariats consulted on the draft way forward
and reviewed the draft for presentation to plenary.
The establishment of the ECA liaison office at the SADC Secretariat should be expedited
to facilitate coordination as soon as possible.
There is need to develop ECA/SADC joint programming and implementation, and
establish a monitoring and evaluation mechanism using existing SADC and member
states structures and institutions including private sector. This will require constant
dialogue and regular joint missions to engage member States and their institutions.
At the UN level, there is need to develop a sub-regional coordination mechanism (similar
to the RCM) which aligns broader UN- system technical support to SADC under a
common programme. While ECA, through its Sub-regional Office, manages the MYP,
other UN agencies should coordinate clusters based on their respective areas of expertise.
SADC should strengthen the coordination between MYP and thematic clusters
There is need to transform the MYP from an activity- to programme- based approach.
There is be need to develop a joint reporting system to the respective structures ECA
should develop a harmonized MYP for other sub regional offices for COMESA and EAC
in order to coordinate the COMESA, EAC and SADC tripartite activities
The MYP should be extended to include participation of other development partners.
There is need to prepare a compendium of expert institutions in the sub region with a
view to involving them in the implementation of MYP.
ECA should have a single entry point to the technical assistance being rendered to SADC
34. The COMESA delegate requested ECA to revisit the coordination of its MYP with
NRID.
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35. With regard to mainstreaming regional integration into national development plans the
meeting recommended that the programme be linked to protocol implementation.
36. The meeting also requested SADC to convene a consultative meeting bringing together
UN agencies, ICPs, national and sub-regional structures etc. to facilitate a common approach and
delivery.
37. In closing the meeting, Ms Jennifer Kargbo thanked all the participants for the fruitful
discussionsand hoped that the deliberations would go a long way towards the development of a
collaboration framework with all partners contributing effectively to future MYPs. She said that
she looked forward to their participation in the next ICE to be held on 23 June 2010.
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ANNEX I
List of Participants
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Swaziland
Mrs. Janet Mzungu, Senior Finance Officer, Ministry of Finance, P O Box 443,
Mbabane, Swaziland. Tel: +268 404 8145 Fax: +268 404 3187 Email:
mzunguj@gov.sz
Zambia
Mr. George Isaiah Sikazwe, Senior Protocol Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Lusaka, Zambia .
Zimbabwe
akaturuza@healthnet.zw.org , margaretruparanganda@yahoo.co.uk,
magnarup@gmail.com
SADC
Dr. Caleb Fundanga, Governor, Bank of Zambia, P O Box 30080, Lusaka. Zambia.
Tel: +260 211 228 888 Fax: +260 211 221 722.
Mr. Ivan Zyuulu, Assistant Director, Bank of Zambia, P O Box 30080, Lusaka.
Zambia. Tel: +260 211 228 888 Fax: +260 211 221 722. Email: izyuulu@boz.zm,
izyuulu@yahoo.com
COMESA
EAC
Dr. Flora M. Musonda, Director Trade, East African Community, P O Box 1096,
Arusha, Tanzania. Tel: +255 27 250 4253. Email: musonda@eachq.org
DBSA
UEM
SAEN
Mrs. Anne Zulu Chime, SAEN, P O Box 156, P/B 891, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel:
282779 Fax: +260 211 289 778 Mobile: +260 977 639 800. Email:
azuluchime@yahoo.com
African Union
SACU
CIDA
UNITED NATIONS:
UNIFEM
IOM
Mr. Josiah Ogina, Chief of Mission, IOM, P O Box 32036, Lusaka. Tel: +260 211
254 055 Fax:: +260 211 253856. Email: iomlusaka@iom.int
ECA-HQ
Ms. Rose Aderolili, Economic Affairs Officer, African Center for Gender and
Development, UNECA, P O Box 3005, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tel: 251 11544
3448 Fax: +251 11 551 2785 Mobile: +251 91 385 4576. Email: aderolili@un.org
, raderolili@yahoo.com.au
Ms. Fetsoum Eshet, EDP Assistant, ECA-PCMS, P O Box 3005, Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia. Tel: 251 11 544 5480 Fax: 551 1874
Email: feshet@uneca.org
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ECA-SA
Ms. Jennifer Kargbo, Director, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box 30647, Lusaka, Zambia.
Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-mail address:
jkargbo@uneca.org
Mr. Ernest M. Dhliwayo, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box
30647, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-
mail address: mdhliway@uneca.org
Mr. Alfred Latigo, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box
30647, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-
mail address: alatigo@uneca.org
Mr. Oguntola Johnson, Senior Regional Advisor, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box 30647,
Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-mail
address: jakinbola@uneca.org
Mr. Mzwanele Mfunwa, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box 30647,
Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-mail
address: mfunwa@uneca.og
Mrs. Keiso Matashane-Marite, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box
30647, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-
mail address: matashan@uneca.org
Ms. Matfobhi Riba, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box 30647,
Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-mail
address: mriba@uneca.org
Mr. Jean-Luc Mastaki Namegabe, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O.
Box 30647, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211
236949, E-mail address: jnamegabe@uneca.org
Mr. Jack Jones Zulu, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECA-SA, P.O. Box 30647,
Lusaka, Zambia. Tel No.: 260 211 228502-5, Fax No.: 260 211 236949, E-mail
address: jzulu@uneca.org
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