In order to reach the goal towards regional integration within SADC, the following observations need to be taken into account: . The role of Parliament with regard to regional integration should be strengthened. . The Committee should organise a consultative meeting or workshop with other SADC members of Parliament to discuss a unified approach to regional integration. . Fears by member states around losing economic and political sovereignty in regional integration must be addressed. . Lessons must be drawn from the current EU experience of the economic meltdown and its impact on the Union as a cautionary measure for a future integration. The full extent of its impact on Africa should be examined. . Climate change should be at the centre of regional integration processes. . South African companies with branches in other parts of Africa should conform to climate change regulations embodied in the outcome document which emanated from the 17th Conference of the Parties on climate change (COP17). . Perhaps at some stage in the future, a federal state of Southern Africa which adequately deals with infrastructure and security is something people will actively desire. . High-quality products and the processing of goods are matters that are often neglected but should be discussed. . Government bureaucrats should be committed to the regional integration initiative. . Discussions should be initiated around domestic policies and unequal development in the region. . There are signs of a decline of living standards in the region. This should be adequately addressed. . South Africa is said to be quite behind the rest of the world in ICT.