INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND POVERTY ERADICATION continuedd) WATER Member States & Secretariat Member States & Secretariat Member States & Secretariat Member States, Secretariat & key stakeholders River Basin Organisations established and operational in all shared river basins in SADC; regional guidelines on water quality and standards; IWRM programme in place and staff at SADC Secretariat, National Water Departments, RBOs, Energy and Water Utilities being trained Feasibility studies for joint water projects for consideration by donors. Participation of key stakeholders in IWRM. Ongoing up to 2006 Ongoing up to 2008 2003 – 2018 2003 – 2018 Facilitate conclusion of River Basin Agreements; Harmonisation of water legislation and policies; develop regional guidelines water quality and standards; Develop and implement overall IWRM training and organisation capacity building programme. Feasibility studies for joint water projects including transfer schemes, storage and irrigation. Conduct awareness campaigns and consultative forums with key stakeholders Establish River Basin Organisations (RBOs) to manage trans-boundary river basins; Develop management and organisational capacity for Integrated Water Resources Development and Management (IWRM). Rehabilitation and expansion of water infrastructure Ensure participation of stakeholders in the formulation of policy, strategy and programme for IWRM Promote the sustainable, equitable and reasonable utilisation of shared watercourses through regional cooperation in water resources To strengthen Water Institutions for effective water resources development and management Development of Strategic Regional Water Infrastructure Projects Promote awareness and public participation in IMRM Improve the legal and regulatory framework at the national and regional levels RESPONSIBILITY INDICATORS TIME FRAMES MEASURES STRATEGIES OBJECTIVES PRIORITY INTERVENTION AREA: Infrastructure Support for Regional Integration and Poverty Eradication GOAL: To ensure the availability of a sufficient, integrated, efficient and cost effective infrastructure system that will support and sustain regional economic development, trade and investment for poverty alleviation. TABLE 4.11 REGIONAL INDIC ATIVE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PL AN 1 2 9