Alignment, harmonisation and building on existing
processes in water resources management are effective and affordable routes to
development. Speaking during the launch of the Integrated Water Resource Management
(IWRM)/Water Efficiency (WE) plan, the chairperson of the Global Water
Partnership, Dr Akolang Tombale noted that water was a fundamental asset to
national socio-economic and environmental needs. He said the plan promotes
coordinated development, management and water use.
The plan, which was developed over four years, will be implemented under the
National Water Policy, which is still at draft stage. It aims to optimise
economic, social and environmental welfare in an equitable manner without
compromising of vital ecosystems.
“IWRM includes the infrastructure needed to harness water for productive use
and the management interventions required for efficient use of water; mediates
between competing users and uses; and protects the resource and ecosystems that
depend on it,” said Tombale.
The plan also strives to improve people’s livelihoods, welfare and contribute
to sustained economic growth, economic diversification and social justice
through equitable and sustainable water resources development and
management.
This plan received support from the United Nations Development Programme,
while implementation and management were entrusted to the Kalahari Conservation
Society. The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila
said the national water demand was expected to grow from 195 cubic metres in
2012 to 335 million cubic metres by 2020.
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