Adoption of resources development corridors in SADC : lessons learnt from the Maputo development corridor

Mini Dissertation (LLM)--University of Pretoria, 2017.This research paper introduces the concept of resource development corridors in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region as a vital alternative towards economic transformation and growth, transport growth and development deficit in the entire region. The research will further discuss the challenges and opportunities associated to the resource development corridors with reference to the Maputo Development Corridor (MDC) as well as the lessons to be learnt from the MDC for future development corridors initiatives. By making use of different sources on the subject matter, the research will highlight transport deficiencies, huddles impending and impacting on the failure by SADC to move towards greater regional resource corridors integration and prosperity. The recommendations regarding moving SADC’s agenda on improving transport network and infrastructure will also be presented.Public LawLLMUnrestricte