Natural resource management in Southern Africa is faced with weak governance structure and poor institutional and legislation frameworks according to a new report published by the African Development Bank (AfDB).

The Southern Africa Economic Outlook 2023 says that as a result of this, the region faces three rampant challenges: illicit trade, illicit and illegal financial flows, and political economies featuring rent seeking and corruption, all of which are depleting the region’s natural capital.

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