Yesterday, May 27, marked the opening of the Joint Meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for the Energy and Water Sectors. The event was led by Minister João Baptista Borges, who emphasized the importance of addressing and preparing key issues for review and approval by the responsible committees.
In the energy sector, discussions centered on the progress made since the last ministerial meeting, energy supply security, and advancements in SADC’s Priority Areas for Sustainable Development of the Regional Energy Sector. The Proposal for the Development of a Regional Infrastructure Financing Facility (RTIFF) was also discussed. Additional topics included the analysis of the Agreement amending the 1996 SADC Energy Protocol, regional regulatory initiatives, and the promotion of renewable energy sources, as well as the operationalization of SACREEE as a legal entity.
In the water sector, ministers reviewed the progress of regional initiatives to improve water and sanitation services, cross-border water projects, and the development of regional infrastructure. They also discussed progress in implementing the regional groundwater program and combined water, energy, and food initiatives.
Established in 1980 and transformed into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in 1992, SADC comprises sixteen member states. The joint meeting will be preceded by an experts’ meeting from May 27 to 31, 2024.
Information Technologies, Institutional Communication, and Press Office of the Ministry of Energy and Water, Luanda, May 28, 2024. João Baptista Borges João Baptista Borges
