COMESA-EAC-SADC VEHICLE LOAD MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP GABORONE SUN HOTEL GABORONE, BOTSWANA 10/11/2014 The Workshop Background, Objectives and Expectations ‘MAPOLAO R MOKOENA SADC SECRETARIAT

CONTENTS WORKSHOP BACKGROUND WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES EXPECTED RESULTS

Background of the Workshop In 2009 EAC, COMESA and SADC Transport Ministers meeting in separate REC meetings adopted harmonised vehicle load standards and limits; In 2013, the EAC started the legislative process to start implementation of the Vehicle Load Control legislation; COMESA and SADC still have to develop a legal framework and strategy on Vehicle Load Management.

Objective of the Workshop develop a Tripartite Vehicle Load Management Strategy and Implementation Plan for the synchronised and coordinated implementation of agreed measures necessary for ensuring harmonised vehicle overload controls in the ESA region.

Objectives of the Workshop- Specific Validate the Study on Road Transport Market Liberalization in the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Region on Lot 1 –Vehicle Overload Controls standards; Develop a Strategy and implementation strategy plan for overcoming the challenges to effective overload control in East and Southern Africa; Identify and specify technical assistance and capacity building and institutional development requirements to implement the strategy at both national and regional levels;

Objectives of the Workshop- Specific Identify regional regulatory framework that need to be developed in order to underpin the proposed vehicle overload control strategy; and Debate, produce resolutions/recommendations on the implementation strategy and roadmap for implementing the agreed policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional measures at national, corridor and regional levels in the ESA region.

Expected Results from the Workshop Broad Consensus on the Vehicle Load Management in the Tripartite Region: Draft Strategy and Implementation Plan; and Legal Framework.

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