Civil society organizations (CSOs) gathered in Windhoek, Namibia from the 12^th to 16^th August 2010, for the 6^th SADC Civil Society Forum and People’s Summit. Both events were well attended, with an estimated 350 participants attending the SAPSN People’s Summit. The Economic Justice Network (EJN) took part in both meetings and used the platform to launch its Photo Exhibition on Informal Cross Border Traders, which show cased eight informal traders that gave a photographic voice of their struggles during trade. The launch was a success and took place at the Heja Game Lodge in Windhoek. Rev. Maria Kapere, the General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) welcomed guests to Namibia and the launch.  EJN’s Executive Director, Rev. Malcolm Damon gave the opening remarks and introduced the four informal traders (Maggie Mhango, Chambata Dexes Chanza, Sudecar Novela and Felita Macanja) who attended the launch.

The civil society presence in Windhoek was acknowledged and this is further illustrated by the media coverage which both events had. There were three major issues being voiced by CSOs, these include; the status of regional integration, Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) as well as the Free Movement of people in the SADC region. Please read more for the news links below.

SADC Summit Starts as Body Marks 30 Years

Civil Society groups in SADC are calling on heads of state and government to find a solution to the regional division with regard to the EPA with the EU

'Alternative' SADC Summit On the Sidelines

SAPSN Summit ends with calls to reject EPA

SAPSN Declaration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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