4.1.1
Prioritised Projects, Resource Requirements and Sequenced Timelines
Table 3.4 gives the 34 prioritised projects for implementation during Phase 1 of the Water Sector
RIDMP, together with the financial resources that are required, which in total amount to about
US$16 billion. Table 4.2 gives further details regards the lead agencies in implementation, the likely
sources of funding and the project timelines for the 34 prioritised projects.
4.1.2
Implementation Modalities
4.1.2.1
Initial Agreement and Maintaining Commitment of Member States
It is also important to build consensus on the way forward and the implementation methodologies
for each of the 34 Water Sector projects with the proponents. A meeting in this regard is necessary
with the SADC Council of Ministers responsible for infrastructure development to consider the
RIDMP and plan of action in June 2012. In August 2012, it is envisaged that the SADC RIDMP will be
adopted by the Council of Ministers of the SADC Member States, and will be launched during the
2012 SADC Summit. Thereafter, a SADC Infrastructure Investment Summit and Conference will be
convened before the end of 2012 to facilitate the adoption and financing of the projects by potential
investors, for commencement of implementation in 2013. It is important that the commitment to
implement the Water Sector RIDMP is maintained by the SADC Member States to ensure that:
The Vision 2027 Water Sector targets are achieved. This can only be achieved if the SADC
Member States and their implementing institutions are fully committed, and prioritise the
actions and resources required for implementation;
A conducive, enabling environment to attract and maintain investor confidence in the SADC
region, created by the SADC Member states, is maintained;
Strong partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure development is cultured and
maintained; and
The RIDMP becomes the SADC Member States’ product, which will ensure its prioritisation to
ensure its success.
4.1.2.2
Financing
As a first step, it is hoped that a substantial number of projects will receive favourable support and
be financed through the SADC Infrastructure Investment Summit and Conference, to be held in the
last quarter of 2012. Thereafter, it is proposed that a SADC Regional Infrastructure Development
Fund is established. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in conjunction with the
African Development Bank (AfDB) and ICA can manage the fund. From this fund, financial resources
to prepare projects can be accessed. The modalities of establishing such a fund can be developed by
DBSA.
In the meantime, it is important that bankable projects continue to be developed and prepared for
submission to continental and international financial institutions for financing. This process entails
assessing the targeted potential financiers/investors and packaging the projects accordingly.
It is also important that promotional materials are developed to attract investors and cooperation
partners in the development of water infrastructure in the SADC region. Priority being given to
projects contributing the most towards the achievement of the Vision 2027 Water Sector targets.
Future SADC infrastructure investment summits and conferences should be held in 2017 and 2022 as
depicted in Figure 4.1.
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