Repositioning Southern Africa in Global Industrial Value Chains

TLDR

• The commitment was made at the conclusion of the ninth SADC Industrial Week (SIW 2026), held at the Durban International Convention Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where delegates highlighted the need for.
• The SIW 2026 discussions reaffirmed SADC’s commitment to building a more competitive industrial base capable of supporting sustainable economic growth and improving livelihoods across the region.
• DURBAN: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have committed to accelerating industrial transformation across the region by strengthening regional value chains, boosting investment and.
• The region’s wealth of critical minerals was also highlighted as a strategic opportunity to reposition Southern Africa in global industrial value chains by moving away from exporting raw materials and focusing on.
• Developing integrated regional value chains through collaboration in agriculture, mining, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, textiles and chemicals are critical in increasing value addition and improving the.