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 1: REGIONAL INSTRUMENTS FOR COOPERATION OBJECTIVE: Strengthen the enabling environment for the coordinated management and development of water resources in the region PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS P1.1 MONITORING AND REPORTING ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RSAP IV, PROTOCOL, AND SDGS There is need to undertake monitoring and reporting on the evidence of the contributions of the overall objective of the RSAP IV, priority interventions on programme objectives, and the objectives of both the regional water strategy and policy, the SADC Revised RISDP and Treaty Goals. This will be done through specific, measurable and feasible indicators on output and outcome levels. The activities include: a) RSAP IV i. undertaking annual assessments and midterm reviews of the status of achievement of objectiveindicators of the eight RSAP IV programmes; ii. capture and reporting on the contributions of Member States and other entities to the objectives of the RSAP IV; b) Protocol i. defining measurable indicators for assessing Protocol implementation. ii. undertaking annual assessments of the status of implementation of the protocol using defined indicators, and reporting to SADC Council through SADC Water Sector Committee of Ministers as per article 5(2)(c)(viii); iii. RBOs/SWIs providing progress reports on the implementation of the Protocol and/or through their respective Watercourse Agreements to SADC Secretariat as per Article 5 (3)(c) of the Protocol; and c) SDGs i. Regularly collecting information and data from Member States (MS) indicating the status of achievement of the water-relevant Sustainable Development Goals and compliance to UN and AU initiatives (e.g. conventions). 13 P1.2 POLICY HARMONISATION IN MEMBER STATES There is need to harmonise national water policies among Member States, using the SADC RWP as a benchmark. A survey was conducted during the course of RSAP III which indicated good progress in domesticating the regional water policy, though implementation was generally lagging behind in a number of Member States. Activities include: a) mobilising resources for a drawdown facility to assist Member States that need to harmonise their policy and/or regulatory instruments. This will be needs driven; b) conducting a study in each shared watercourse on the national policies on Member States and how they relate to Riparian States and SADC policies; and c) establishing a mechanism or platform for information and best practices sharing. P1.3 DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES TO ENHANCE COOPERATION Guidelines will be developed in various areas, in a consultative manner, to enhance cooperation and harmonisation of approaches following the IWRM approach. Listed below are the guidelines to be developed within the given time frame: a) guidelines on Protocol Implementation (refer to Programme P2.5(a)) b) guidelines for water infrastructure Project preparation (refer to Programme P5.1.1 (a)); c) regional guidelines for the implementation of crossborder water infrastructure (refer to Programme P5.1.2 (d)); d) guidelines for water infrastructure (e.g. dams, water and waste water treatment plants, water conveyance systems, etc.), operation and maintenance (refer to Programme P5.1.4 (b)); e) guidelines for sustainable utilisation of surface and ground water infrastructure and regulation of reservoir activities (refer to Programme P5.1.4 (c)); A Vehicle to implement the Water Component of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP)