"In thls GovernnentE institutions and volunta loritv to resources to ind deve 3. The follo$lng States are nenbera of SADCC: Angola, Botsrana, Leaotho, tlalawi Mozanblgue, swazlland, the Unlted Republlc of Tanzanla, zambta and zinbabwe. This nenbership repreaents a populatlon of over 50 nlllion t'lth a cornblned gross doneatlc product of nore than ous 15 billion. The econonic resources of the group are aignlflcant End the potential for co-ordlnated developrnental activltles lsinpreasive. Equally Elgniflcant is the contributlon uhich SADCC nakes to the Pronotlon of peace and securlty in the region. The President of Botswana, Q. K. J.'llaslre, ls Chalrnan of SADCCT s. u.konl ls Ex€cutlve secretary. 4. Co-operation ln the context of SADCC entallE actlon on mutually perceived comlon lnterests and the avoidance of a large lnBtitutlonat and bureaucracticstructure. t|lenb€ r States have ldenttfied tbe princlpal sectors of lnterest in a regional context and have aaslgned responsiblllty for the co-ordLnation of theseactivltles as outllned belowr Transportation and comrunlcatlone - Uozanbigue Ebod security - ztBbabse Soll conservatlon and land utlllzatlon - Lesotho Crop research ln the seni-arld trople8 - BotEHana Anlnal diseaae control - BotBranaA/,40/579 Engllsh Page 3 Manpower develognent - Sra zl land Industrial development - Unlted Republic of Tanzanl.a Energy conservagion and securlty - Angola Southern African developDent fund - Zatbia Security prtnting - Zanbia Fisheries - !,talani wi ldl ife - Malah'i Forestty - Malahri Minlng - Zarnbia 5. fn its resolut Lon 37/248 of 2l Decenb€ r 1982, the General Assenbly recognized SADCC as a subreglonal organlzation whose $ork eas conal.stent with the obJectives and principles enshrined ln the Charter of the United Nationa, and it recognlzedthat SADCC had been nandated by the nenber Statea concerned to co-ordinate projects and progrannes falting wlthin lts cofupetence. IT, PROGRAII|IIES OF TEE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPiiENT CO-ORDINATION CONFERETrcE
**Analysis**
The text appears to be about a regional organization, SADCC, which aims to promote economic development, cooperation, and peace in Southern Africa. The text highlights the organization's goals, membership, and activities, which focus on various sectors such as transportation, energy, agriculture, and industrial development. The text also mentions the recognition of SADCC by the United Nations and its mandate to coordinate projects and programs. Based on this analysis, it seems that the text primarily falls under the category of economic development, but also touches on other areas such as natural resources, industry, and international cooperation.

**Category**
Economic development, Industry, Natural resources and environment