SADC FANR and GIZ have invited thirty acknowledged experts and practitioners from various organizations from the region, to an expert workshop held February 1-2 2018 in Johannesburg. The experts came to review and update the current Situation Analysis Report (SAR); identify key aspects for the development of the SADC Guidelines on Community Engagement in SADC TFCAs; identify lessons learnt, good practices and share experiences to complete the SAR; and recommend the proposed structure for the Guidelines on community engagement in SADC TFCAs.