DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 22 -- SOUTHERN African Development Community (SADC) is working out strategies to safeguard environment, natural resources and tourism attractions and ensure partner states get maximum economic benefits.

Senior officials responsible for the sectors from the 16 SADC member states converging at Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) are assessing the progress achieved from the previous meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa in March 2017 to address challenges faced and consolidate the successes achieved.

The meeting preceding the joint meeting of ministers responsible for the sectors is scheduled for this Friday to sustain progress towards regional integration and common development, with tangible benefits for the...