Strengthening South Africars ngighbours 14. ICFTU believes that apartheid is at the root of the hegemony pursued by South Africa in the region, beginning with Namibia, for which ICFTU calls for cornpliance with United Nations Security Council resolution 435 (1978) which decided to ensure the early independence of Nanibia through free and fair elections under the supervision and control of the United Nations. ICFTU vigorously condemns the continued destabilization of the region through political, military and economic int,erference. ICFTU strongly believes that strengthening of the economic base of the front-line States would also contribute to the dismantling of apartheid. It therefore calls on all countries to support effectively measures proposed and being undertaken by the Southern African Development Co-ordination Conference (SADCC) countries to reduce dependence on South Africa. In supporting the SADCC countries, trade unions in industrialized countries should also contribute to the strengthening of trade unions in those countries to enable them to play a major role in the SADCC process of developnent. The unfavourable conditions inposed by international agencies and banks in respect of aid, loans and investnent funds negatively affect the economic arowth of these countries. fCFTU calls on the international community to change these trnlicies in order to strengthen the economic position of the countries in the region. Conclusion 15. The key to change in South Africa Lies within the country and will be determined by the black majority. However, international resolutions translated into action can help accelerate progress towards democracy and justice. Escalating economic sanctions, discouraging white irunigration, ending government collaboration with the South African r6gime and targeting campaign activities on specific transnationals offer four specific and practical ways of forcing the message homeA/ 40 / 46s /Add . I English Page 19 to the South African Government that apartheid must end. These measures will be
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the economic and political aspects of the relationship between South Africa and its neighbors, with a specific emphasis on the role of international trade unions and organizations in promoting change in South Africa. It discusses the impact of apartheid on the region's economic development, the need for economic sanctions and international support, and the importance of strengthening the economic base of frontline states.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade