The quarterly SADC Barometer examines the programmes of the Southern African Development Community, reporting on developments in regional trade, integration, development and other crucial areas affecting the region. The SADC Barometer is part of an effort by the South African Institute of International Affairs to promote reform and a more involved, robust civil society discussion on African policy choices. As a result SAIIA has launched two programmes to involve and inform key members of business and civil society about regional and continental issues not covered in the mainsteam media. The second project is aimed at informing civil society about the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). In the coming months, SAIIA will produce a monthly journal, Africa in Perspective, which will provide in-depth analysis of the latest developments in NEPAD and a variety of other reforms and innovations in Africa. In addition, SAIIA will roll out an active programme to survey your views on key policy priorities and feed these views to the media and government decision-makers. These journals will be distributed by electronic mail to key players in business, academia, government, media, non-governmental organisations and other civil society organisations. To forward suggestions or comments or to subscribe or unsubscribe to the SADC Barometer please write to SAIIA at [email protected].