Among the major investment prospects listed in the report are mining, agribusiness and related goods and services, infrastructure, education, financial services, tourism and information communication technologies. According to the report, South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique encourage minerals processing industries, and opportunities exist in the "tapped and untapped" mineral wealth of the countries. In terms of infrastructure, the report says all five governments prioritise the provision of infrastructure, and as such opportunities exist in developing roads, rail, energy, water, ports and telecommunications. Shortages of skilled and technically trained labour in the region presents "one of the best" opportunities for Australian educators. Opportunities for investment also exist in banking technology and advanced financial products. The report highlights export subsidies as among several non-tariff barriers to trade. Others included "opaque customs procedures" and import/export licensing. The report said that tariffs in the region were falling, but were still relatively high.