The SADC subregion is defined as the total geographical area occupied by the 15 member states of the SADC (Chishakwe 2010).
The SADC model must be structured in such a way that it enhances the DRM and reduction objectives of the SADC in line with its developmental objectives.
The prominent elements of the collaborative model for DRM in the SADC and the AU, SADC, and SADC member states configuration of the model are clarified below.
The SADC institutional collaborative model for DRM assumes a three-tier structure (represented by A, B, and C in Fig. 1) that includes the AU, the SADC, and the 15 SADC member state perspectives.
The SADC member states need to take full ownership of and allocate resources for the funding of the unit.
The SADC is a group of 15 member states for the purpose of the development of the southern African region (Shams 2003).
The SADC is expected to help raise funds for the election to go ahead.
The SADC might also consider an advisory group to support regional NCD prevention policy, similar to the EU High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity.
In total, seven of the SADC states (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania), as well as the SADC disaster risk reduction (DRR) Unit and non-state entities (universities and civil society organizations) participated in the research.
Only Botswana's vice-president, Mompati Merafhe, has called for Zimbabwe to be excluded from both the AU and the SADC.
By failing for the umpteenth time to get to grips with the issue of Zimbabwe, the SADC leaders are seriously undermining Africa's credibility on the world stage.
