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“To advance integration, we should strengthen transport and economic corridors, expand digital connectivity, and harmonize regulations across COMESA, EAC, and SADC. Improved connections will reduce costs, accelerate trade, and create greater opportunities throughout our regions.”

– Mluleki Sakhile Dlamini, Outgoing Chair, 31st ICSOE

#ICSOE2026 #RegionalIntegration #Trade

@FinanceNamibia @GRN_Namibia @EswatiniGovern1 @UNNamibia

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“The #AfCFTA presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our economies from exporters of raw materials into exporters of value-added goods and services. Competitive regional value chains, beneficiation and value addition must be at the heart of that transformation.” – Mluleki Sakhile Dlamini, Outgoing Chair, 31st ICSOE

#ICSOE2026 #AfCFTA #Industrialization #InvestInAfrica #RegionalIntegration

@FinanceNamibia @GRN_Namibia @UNNamibia

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“The success of this meeting should not be measured merely by the quality of the presentations or the richness of our discussions, but by the extent to which the outcomes are translated into concrete policy interventions.”

Hon. Ericah B. Shafudah, Minister, @FinanceNamibia urged senior officials and experts at #ICSOE2026 to deliver practical, actionable recommendations, backed by clear responsibilities and partnerships.

The real measure of success is implementation and impact.

#RegionalIntegration #Agenda2063 #InvestInAfrica

@GRN_Namibia @UNNamibia @MIRT_NAMIBIA

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“Our ambition must be to ensure that Africa does not remain primarily an exporter of raw materials and an importer of finished products.”

Hon. Ericah B. Shafudah, Namibia’s Minister of Finance, called for stronger regional value chains, investment in productive capacity and improved connectivity to create opportunities for businesses, particularly young entrepreneurs, while generating sustainable jobs.

Africa must produce more, add value and trade more with itself.

#ICSOE2026 #AfCFTA #InvestInAfrica #RegionalIntegration

@FinanceNamibia @GRN_Namibia @UNNamibia

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“Regional integration will not happen through agreements alone.”

Ms Hopolang Phororo @hphororo, @UNNamibia, Resident Coordinator, emphasised the need for a candid discussion on financing. She noted that corridors require construction and maintenance, energy systems must be connected, businesses need capital, and projects should advance from planning to actionable investments.

“We cannot agree on the destination without addressing how we intend to get there.”

#ICSOE2026 #InvestInAfrica #RegionalIntegration

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“We do not need another discussion about whether regional cooperation matters. We need to decide what we are going to use it for.”

Ms Hopolang Phororo @hphororo @UNNamibia , Resident Coordinator challenged Eastern & Southern Africa to move beyond supplying raw materials and build more value chains on the continent.

As global competition over technology, energy, and critical minerals intensifies, Africa must convert regional cooperation into production, investment, and trade.

#ICSOE2026 #RegionalIntegration #AfCFTA

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“#Energy security is not achieved by volume, but by access, reliability and delivery.” @ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo emphasized the need for greater integration of Eastern and Southern Africa’s power systems to facilitate electricity trade and enhance energy security.

Africa’s goals for value addition, mineral beneficiation, and productive transformation depend on reliable electricity delivered when businesses need it, at predictable and affordable prices.

#ICSOE2026 #Energy

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“What can our two subregions achieve together that each would struggle to deliver alone?” @ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo urged Eastern & Southern Africa to turn #connectivity, #trade, and #investment into practical solutions that deliver tangible results.

“Let us agree who will lead, what can be achieved over the coming year and what evidence we will bring back.”
#ICSOE2026 #RegionalIntegration

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Southern Africa’s economies are stabilising, with growth recovering and inflation easing. But the region has yet to achieve the structural transformation needed for jobs, diversification and resilience, per a report presented at #ICSOE in Windhoek by ECA’s Mzwanele Mfunwa. 🇳🇦 #SouthernAfrica

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From trade corridors and regional value chains to energy connectivity and investment, leaders from Eastern and Southern Africa are meeting in Windhoek to chart pathways towards a more connected and integrated continent at #ICSOE 2026.

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#HappeningNow!!!
Joint Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts of Eastern and Southern Africa in Windhoek, Namibia under the theme Bridging Eastern and Southern Africa: Connectivity, #Trade and #Investment for a More Integrated Continent

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Ahead of #ICSOE2026 in #Windhoek, @ECA_OFFICIAL Directors @AndyMold1 of @ECA_SRO_EA and @EuniceKamwendo of @ECASROSA paid a courtesy call on Namibia’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Ericah B. Shafudah.

The visit culminated in the signing of an MoU formalising Namibia’s hosting of the 2026 Joint Session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Eastern and Southern Africa, to be held in Windhoek from 10–13 November 2026.

A significant milestone in strengthening regional cooperation, connectivity and integration across Eastern and Southern Africa.

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Hosted by #Namibia and jointly convened by @ECA_SRO_EA & @ECASROSA, the 2026 session of #ICSOE2026 will explore how stronger connectivity, trade and investment can accelerate Africa’s integration. @ECA_OFFICIAL's @ECASROSA Director @EuniceKamwendo explains what’s at stake, why it matters and the opportunities ahead.

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Hosted by Namibia, @ECA_SRO_EA and @ECASROSA , the 2026 session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts, will explore how stronger connectivity, trade and investment can accelerate Africa's integration. In this video, @AndyMold1 explains more. Watch...

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“Namibia is strategically positioned to become a leading trade, logistics and distribution hub connecting Southern Africa to continental markets.” - Ms Patty Karuihe-Martin, Vice-President, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry @NCCI_Chamber

She emphasized the growing significance of the Ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz in enhancing regional connectivity, enabling cross-border trade, and supporting integrated African supply chains.

#AfCFTA #Namibia #TradeIntegration #RegionalValueChains #AfricaTrade