HC Deb 07 February 2001 vol 362 cc600-1W
21. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on her Department's priorities for operations in southern Africa. [147659]

Clare Short

In addition to our programme in South Africa which is focused on governance, health, education and sustainable livelihoods, we are strengthening our regional focus on trade and co-operation, HIV/AIDS, water and enterprise development. In developing our future strategy, we will consult regionally to develop a clearer analysis of the regional dimensions of poverty. This will look at economic interdependence, trade, migration, conflict, disease and the use of scarce natural resources.