From its origins in 1910 the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has been characterised by striking asymmetries in policies, levels of development and administrative capacity. Following the demise of apartheid in 1994, the five member countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and...

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Cases and Issues -- Figures -- Tables -- Plates -- Abbreviations -- Contributors -- Preface -- Part 1: Introduction and Contexts -- 1. Introduction: Call for Sustainability / Saarinen, Jarkko / Becker, Fritz / Manwa, Haretsebe / Wilson, Deon -- 2. Tourism Development...

"Southern Africa's maritime interests are considerable: its oceans and ports are essential to the wealth of the region, are crucial for trade and are an important source of employment, food and energy. However, regional governments do not place sufficient attention on the Blue Economy and its...