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The Lubombo SDI has, in line with similar programmes in the Southern
African Development Community (SADC), adopted the following priorities.
It aims to:
- Generate economic growth by making maximum use of the inherent
but under-utilised potential of the area.
The key is for governments to maximise private sector involvement
and to create an attractive and stable climate for investors
to operate in.
- Maximise job creation by ensuring that the new industries being
stimulated are competitive and have a long-term future in the
region.
- Broaden ownership patterns in the regional economy.
This involves creating new small businesses and encouraging
outside investors to form joint ventures with local entrepreneurs
and communities.
- Ensure co-operation between all levels of the three governments
whose countries straddle the Lubombo region in order that the
development strategy be implemented with extreme speed and urgency.
The foundation of the SDI is the Lubombo project which was launched
by the governments of Moçambique, South Africa and Swaziland.
This provides for full commitment by all ministries and departments
of the three governments to the development programme.
Background Information
Media statements
Monday, 15 October 2001: "Erwin
announces generous incentives to attract investors to the Greater
St Lucia Wetland Park tourism haven" (joint media statement)
Friday, 12 October 2001: "Launch
of the Lubombo/Greater St Lucia Wetland Park financial incentives
package" (media statement)
30 November 2000: "Deputy
President Zuma launches investment sites in the Greater St Lucia
Wetland Park"
14 September 2000: "Environmental
and tourism boost for Lake St Lucia World Heritage Site"
12 July 2000: "R44m
for the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park lead presidential project"
Speeches
"Lubombo
TFCA protocol: Development and investment" (Minister
Valli Moosa, 22 June 2000)
Links to relevant websites
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