MUNITY SOUTHERN M CO AF T VE N DE LOPM EN CA RI RE REGIONAL STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN IV (2016 - 2020) T U W TO AR D SA C O M MO N FU PROGRAMME 8: INDUSTRIALISATION AND NEXUS APPROACHES OBJECTIVE: To contribute to an enabling environment for accelerated industrial growth and pilot the waterenergy-food approach to facilitate better understanding of the nexus approach in the SADC region. d) building capacity of national irrigation structures to promote large scale commercialised agriculture; and PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS e) providing guidance on the impact of water polluting industries on water resources, e.g. mapping of pollution industries. P8.1 INDUSTRIALISATION P8.1.2 WATER FOOTPRINTS AND VALUE CHAINS SADC’s potential for growth in sectors such as mining and extractive industries, agriculture processing and manufacturing is heavily dependent on intensive water use. There is also a strong correlation between economic growth, industrial growth and water consumption. Water is a key catalyst and enabler for industrialization and economic growth. One key indicator for industrialisation is the processing of raw materials into finished products through various steps (value chain). The water used in the entire production process from raw material to finished products (footprint) needs to be quantified and valued. Water footprints and value chains at local, regional and global levels are initiated to extend production possibilities and enable cross-border utilization of natural resources. Activities to be undertaken in collaboration with other sectors include: Therefore the development of the water sector will contribute greatly to industrialization by reducing the costs of doing business and enhance the capacity of the private sector to produce value added goods and services in a competitive manner. P8.1.1 INDUSTRIAL UPGRADING AND MODERNISATION PROGRAMME (IUMP) AND THE ROAD MAP AND STRATEGY The SADC Industrial Upgrading and Industrialisation Programme (IUMP) is supported by the water sector. Activities to be undertaken in collaboration with other sectors include: a) accelerating the implementation of the water chapter of the SADC Regional Infrastructure Development Master Plan (RIDMP), taking into account Climate Change (refer to Programme P5.1.3 & and Programme P7); b) promoting the use of information, technology and innovation in the water sector to support industrialization (refer to Programme P3) c) undertaking research in innovative and advanced water saving technology and water quality, for various economic sectors including irrigation, agro-food processing, mining, fisheries, etc. (refer to Programme P4 and Programme P7.2 and Programme P6.4(d)); 29 a) developing water footprints and value chains for the various priorities of the SADC Regional Industrial Strategies (textile, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and agro-processing, mining and mineral beneficiation, etc.), at local, regional and global scales; (refer Programme P5.3.1) b) undertaking research on water footprints and value chains for the three priorities of the SADC Regional Industrial Strategies, at local, regional and global scales; c) disseminating research findings on water footprint and value chains; d) undertaking demonstration projects on water footprint and value chains; and e) Providing guidance on how to use water foot printing in decision making. P8.2 NEXUS APPROACHES Nexus approaches such as the Water – Energy, Water - Energy and Food (WEF) and Water – Land – Food can assist SADC adapt to the challenges posed by population growth and climate change and variability. Understanding the water related nexus is important for SADC to optimise its resources in order to achieve its goals. A Vehicle to implement the Water Component of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP)