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Enhancing Capacity in Southern Africa with a Network Approach

Explore the impact of a network-based approach to capacity building in Southern Africa for water governance and sustainable development. Learn about WaterNet Trust, SADC initiatives, and key figures driving progress in the region. Discover the pivotal role of education, institutional support, and cross-sector collaboration. Gain insights on tackling challenges and promoting resilience in the face of climate change. Join the movement towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by leveraging collective expertise and resources.

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Enhancing Capacity in Southern Africa with a Network Approach

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  1. CAPACITY BUILDING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: INSIGHTS FROM A NETWORK APPROACH Dr. Jean-Marie KILESHYE ONEMA- WaterNet Dialogue on Water Governance- Fortaleza 23 November 2015

  2. A network for capacity building in IWRM WaterNet Trust 75 members All SADC countries except Seychelles A SADC Subsidiary institution

  3. Funded by Education (Msc, PhD) • Netherlands Ministry of Development Cooperation • Special Projects (led by Trust or led by members) • Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (ends 2011) Governance

  4. Core hosts (registering universities) Specialisation hosts (option modules and linked masters degrees) Guest lecturers drawn from regional and international institutions A SADC Subsidiary institution

  5. Some Figures… • Population 277 million (39- 80% rural) • Adult literacy rate by sex: • Female (54-95%) • Male ( 36-94%) • Net enrolment rate Secondary Level (as low as 12%) • Average Government Debt (2011; % of GDP) 40.4% • 12 of the best 30 Universities in Africa are in South Africa (ranking July 2015).

  6. Some Figures… • Graduated more than 450 students (42% women) Master in IWRM programme; • 95% of WaterNet alumni are currently working in Southern or East Africa, • 57% of the graduates return to the same employer as before their Masters programme and 49% are in permanent positions. • 40% of the alumni work in the state sector. • Trained 1268 (32% women) through 54 short courses, • Organized 15 regional symposia with follow through of 4 published books and 14 journal special issues.  

  7. Poverty Eradication Peace & Stability Industrialisation Regional Integration SADC Treaty Goals Contribution by the SADC Water Sector Programme WaterInfrastructureDevelopment RSAP IV CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK 2016-2020 Water Supply & Sanitation Energy Security Water for Industrial Development Food Security Safety for Water related Disasters The Focus Sustainability thru IWRM & Nexus Approaches • Water Resources Development & Management • RBOs Establishment & Strengthening • Island States and Coastal Areas ‘ Interventions • Improve Resilience against Climate Change • Capacity Building and Operational Research • Water Economics and Financing • Com, Awareness Creation & Stakeholder Participation Government Infrastructure Development Management RSAP IV Programme Interventions Sustainability through WRM Approach

  8. WaterNet Approach-Way Forward

  9. The 193-Member United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development on 25 September 2015, along with a set of bold new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  10. Thank you, Obrigado, Gracias, Merci

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