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Mauritius is hosting the 24th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from 7 to 17 August 2004. To mark this event The Mauritius Post Ltd. is issuing a set of two postage stamps of the Rs2 and Rs50 denominations.
SADC comprises 13 member states: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Mauritius became the 12th Member State to join the Community on 28 August 1995. SADC headquarters are in Gaborone, Botswana. The working languages are English, French and Portuguese.
The Honourable Paul Raymond B?renger, G.C.S.K., Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius will assume the chairmanship of SADC from August 2004 to August 2005.
The SADC vision is one of a common future, a future in a regional community that will ensure economic well-being, improvement of the standards of living and quality of life, freedom and social justice and peace and security for the peoples of Southern Africa. This shared vision is anchored on the common values and principles and the historical and cultural affinities that exist between the peoples of Southern Africa.
The SADC mission is to promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development through efficient productive systems, deeper cooperation and integration, good governance and durable peace and security, so that the region emerges as a competitive and effective player in international relations and the world economy.
The stamps depict themes common to all SADC countries - education and the development and use of Information Technology. Mauritius is currently investing important resources to turn the country into a Cyber Island. The construction of the Cyber Tower, education and training facilities in I.T., Community Interactive Kiosks for on-line government services and Internet Access at Post Offices form part of numerous projects in this field. The stamp shows the logo of the SADC, the Cyber Tower and I.T. training sessions.
FDC Illustration
The FDC illustration shows the Mauritian and SADC flags on a map of Mauritius.
Cancellation Cachet
The cancellation cachet especially designed for the issue is applied on the First Day Cover only.
Technical Details
Designer : CASB Studio
Printer : BDT International
Stamp Size : 27.94 x 44.45 mm
Perforation : 14
Gum : PVA
Sheet Format : 50 stamps set in two panes of 25
Watermark : CA Watermarked
Release Date : 16 August 2004
Denominations : Rs2, Rs50
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