Data which is eventually processed into information is needed to effectively manage and monitor national research activities and also to facilitate participation of the individual countries in research at the regional and global levels.
Information sharing is critical for the successful implementation of the SADC regional networks.
This is being done through the strengthening of project steering committees which are the national building blocks for the regional projects and the establishment of communication fora. The conference provides a forum for collaborators to exchange information more effectively. This conference operates under the direction of a Team Leader for the regional programme. The conferences are meant to be informal. Participants can post comments, questions, and ideas.