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© 2023 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank1818 H Street NWWashington DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000Internet: www.worldbank.org This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, andconclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors,or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work anddoes not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respectto the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors,denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of TheWorld Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges andimmunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, thiswork may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The WorldBank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: pubrights@worldbank.org. Please cite the work as follows: World Bank. 2023. SADC Investment Climate Scorecard. Washington, DC: World Bank. Cover and layout designDiego Catto / www.diegocatto.com Contents Acknowledgements5Acronyms6Executive Summary7PART 1: Overview and Key Findings13I.Introduction13II.Methodology19III.Results27IV.Policy Implications45References61PART 2: Country Profiles65Introduction67Angola68Botswana74Democratic Republic of Congo82Eswatini88Lesotho98Madagascar106Malawi116Mauritius122Mozambique135Namibia144Seychelles152South Africa160Tanzania164Zambia172Zimbabwe179ANNEXES185Annex 1: Questionnaire, Data Collection Process and Project Timelines186Annex 2: General List of Government Bodies and Public Agencies Contributing to the Project197Annex 3: Indicative List of Laws and Regulations used for Completing the Questionnaire199Annex 4: Revised Scoring Framework: All Measures200Annex 5: Services Trade Restrictiveness Index- Sector and Topic Coverage203 Acknowledgements The team is grateful for the partnership of FernandoMisturaand Stephen Thomsen of the OECD,whoseFDIRegulatory Restrictiveness Index provided themethodological foundation for the Scorecard. The SADC Investment Climate Scorecard report was preparedby the World Bank in partnership with the Organizationfor Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) at therequest of the SADC Secretariat. The primary authors of the report were Priyanka Kher andPeter Kusek with key contributions from Eduardo AntonioJimenez Sandoval and Ramprakash Sethuramasubbu. Thereport was prepared under the World Bank project Supportfor SADC Scorecard on FDI Regulatory Restrictivenessco-ledby Ganesh Rasagam and Peter Kusek under the guidanceof Douglas Pearce and Asya Akhlaque. Theteam deeply appreciates the strategic guidanceandcollaboration of the SADC Secretariat,includingSadwick Mtonakutha, Mario Lironel, Hamilton Thomas,and Lisivololona Razanajaholy. The team also appreciateskey contributions from Mike Nyamazana and ThierryMutombo. The project is indebted to each SADC MemberState’s focal point and independent short-term expert,whoprovided core technical input throughout theimplementation of the project. The project was made possible through financial supportofthe European Commission through the African,Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) Business Friendly and SIBE1programs. The ACP Business Friendly Program is an intra-ACP action funded by the European Union (EU) and theOrganisation of ACP States (OACPS) and implemented bythe World Bank, UNIDO and ITC. The team is particularlygrateful to Olivia Riera Lamiroy, Paz Velasco Velazquez,Miguel Campo Llopis, Delphine Aupicon, Escipión Oliveira,and Anthony Brand. The project was also co-financed bythe World Bank’s Africa Regional Integration department. The team also recognizes the contributions of variousWorldBank Group colleagues,including SoujanyaChodavarapu,Jakob Engel,Tania Ghossein,RonaldRateiwa, Gracelin Christina Baskaran, Deo Ndikumana,Guido Rurangwa, Ivan Nimac, Aarushi Sinha, and RachelAlmeida. The team is also grateful to Madelynne Wagerand Barbara Balaj for their support on designing andediting the report. Acronyms Executive Summary The overlapping crises of the past few years havetranslated into unprecedented volatility and uncertaintyfor foreign direct inves