SADC
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | Southern African Development Community |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
SADC stands for Southern African Development Community, an international organization abbreviation.
Regional organization of 16 southern African states, including South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, that promotes economic integration, peace and security. Its secretariat is in Gaborone, Botswana.
Example: SADC sent a mission to mediate after the disputed election.
Usage notes
It was established in 1992, transforming the Southern African Development Coordination Conference of 1980, which had sought to reduce dependence on apartheid South Africa. It runs a free trade area among most members. Its regional standby force has deployed to Mozambique and the eastern DRC.
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