Memorandum of understanding to promote Local Agenda 21 signed .
Solutions address the underlying causes of problems and the entire systems that are affected.
Sustainable development plans and actions address short and long-term needs and trends. Welcoming the agreement, the CEO of Salga Mr. Thabo Mokoena also highlighted that the agreement identifies action-orientated decisions in areas where further efforts are needed. South Africa is committed to participating in the review and will commence its preparation of a national review in early 2001. Local government will play an important role in this review.