Government has agreed to the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Southern African Development Community (SADC), France, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and China in view of further enhancing cooperation in various fields.
The MoU to be signed between SADC Member States pertains to the establishment of the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. The main objective of the Centre is to contribute towards increased access to modern energy services and improved energy security across the SADC Region through the promotion of market based uptake of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Centre has been mandated by SADC Member States to play a key role in the implementation of the Southern Africa Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy and Action Plan.
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