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SADC’s latest report card reveals a mixed performance: scoring just 5.06 out of 10, the region’s progress is uneven—with strengths in security and agriculture but major gaps in economic growth and regional alignment. While regional GDP edged up to 3.4% last year and is projected at 3.9% this year thanks to favorable weather and mineral prices, only Zimbabwe met its growth target—and no country is expected to hit the 7% goal by next year. Persistent challenges include high youth unemployment, unresolved conflicts, and the stalled Protocol on Movement of Persons, despite most countries already offering visa-free entry for 90 days. Stability remains fragile, with ongoing violence in eastern DRC and Madagascar’s political upheaval posing risks. South Africa, taking over leadership next year, is prioritizing industrialization and intra-regional trade to drive change.

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