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ANNEX

SADC PROTOCOLS, DECLARATIONS, CHARTERS, MOUs, AGREEMENTS SIGNED 1992­2020

SADC Legal Instruments 1992

Instrument Objective Date of Date of entry
signature into force
Declaration and Treaty of The Declaration and Treaty presents the objectives for establishing 17.08.92 30.09.93
the Southern African SADC and provides for the formulation of Protocols on specific areas
Development Community of integration to set out the principles and objectives of integration,
and determine the rules under which Member States conduct their
relations in specific areas

Protocol to the Treaty Ensures that SADC, its institutions and staff enjoy immunities and 17.08.92 30.09.93
Establishing the Southern privileges necessary for the proper performance of their functions
African Development
Community on Immunities
and Privileges

SADC Legal Instruments 1995

Instrument Objective Date of Date of entry
signature into force
151
Protocol on Shared Strengthens cooperation in the optimal utilisation and conservation 28.08.95 28.09.98
Watercourse Systems of shared watercourse systems in the SADC region

Inter-Governmental Creates a common pool for electricity in the SADC region and a 28.08.95 29.06.98
Memorandum of platform for regional trade and cooperation to optimise the use of
Understanding for the available energy resources in the region. Approved by Summit and
Southern African Power signed by SADC Energy Ministers 1995.
Pool

SADC Legal Instruments 1996

Instrument Objective Date of Date of entry
signature into force
Protocol on Energy Promote the harmonious development of national energy policies 24.08.96 17.04.98
and matters of common interest for the balanced and equitable
development of energy throughout the SADC region

Protocol on Transport, Establish transport, communications and meteorology systems 24.08.96 06.07.98
Communication and which provide efficient, cost-effective and fully integrated
Meteorology infrastructure and operations which best meet the needs of
customers and promote economic and social development while
being environmentally and economically sustainable
Protocol on Combatting Reduce and eventually eliminate the manufacture, trafficking and 24.08.96 20.03.99
Illicit Drug Trafficking abuse of illicit drugs as well as money laundering and corruption
through cooperation among enforcement agents in the region
Protocol on Trade Liberalise intra-regional trade in goods and services on the basis of 24.08.96 01.09.00
fair, mutually equitable and beneficial trade arrangements,
complemented by Protocols in other areas; to ensure efficient
production within SADC reflecting the current and dynamic
comparative advantages of Member States; to contribute towards
the improvement of the climate for domestic, cross-border and
foreign investment; and to strengthen the economic development,
diversification and industrialisation of the region