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2. AFRICA . SADCImplement revised SADC Protocol AgreementParticipate in shared watercourses through ORASECOM, LIMCOM, TPTC.Promote bilateral relations with neighbouring basinsJWC (Mozambique
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1. 1 Aim
Manage and promote good relations with African countries, International bodies and institutions, donors and the rest of the world with regards to Water and forestry sector initiatives
Targeted Objectives
Oversee the establishment and performance of shared watercourse institutions with SADC
Oversee the Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme of the Department
Acts as a link between DWAF and foreign countries interested in water and forestry matters
Co-ordinate the participation and audit the performance of Bi-national Commissions/ committees with foreign countries DWAF International
2. 2 AFRICA SADC
Implement revised SADC Protocol Agreement
Participate in shared watercourses through ORASECOM, LIMCOM, TPTC.
Promote bilateral relations with neighbouring basins
JWC (Mozambique & RSA), JWC (Swaziland & RSA), PWC (RSA & Namibia), Lesotho Highland Water Commission (Lesotho & RSA)
JPTC (RSA & Botswana)
Finalise the ratification of SADC Protocol on forestry
Engage neighbouring states on bilateral relations on cross-border fires (Lesotho, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland.
Support initiatives of SADC Water Ministers
Africa
Post-conflict reconstruction efforts in DRC, Sudan and Rwanda
Support Congo forest Basin Partnership
Africa Multilaterals
Support initiatives of AMCOW
3. 3 Global Engagement Global Multilaterals
Facilitate DWAF’s role within the IBSA
Engage on UN multilateral forum
WWF, UNFF, UNCSD, WWW, World Water Congress on Forestry
2011 Year of Forestry
Austral-Asia
Enhance bilateral relations on Water & Forestry, particularly with Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Australia, China.
Americas
Enhance bilateral relations on water & forestry, particularly with Russia, Cuba, Spain, EU and USA.
ODA
Mobilise donor support with G8 & G5 countries to support DWAF, SADC, Africa’s initiatives.
4. 4 National Water Resource Strategy Revision Process Target date for establishment of 2nd Edition NWRS is January 2010
Target date to publish summary for public comment is July 2009
Have prepared TOR for approval
At least one high-level workshop envisaged for high-impact decision makers
Coordination to be done via Steering Committee