4.
Implementation
4.1
Action Plan
The RSAP III is the current official SADC programme for the Water Sector and is therefore the de facto
implementation plan for the Water Sector part of the RIDMP. 34 projects have been prioritised and
included for implementation as the Phase 1 Water Sector part of the SADC RIDMP. The total
estimated cost of the 34 Phase 1 projects is about US$16 billion, to be expended over the period
2013 to 2021. The 34 Phase 1 projects, however, do not fully meet the Vision 2027 Water Sector
targets as shown in Table 4.1. As such, further projects are required. The Implementation Plan has
been split into three phases to ensure that:
Appropriate projects aligned to the Vision 2027 Water Sector targets are identified and
prepared for implementation;
The capacity to prepare, market and implement infrastructure projects in the SADC region is
fully built and enhanced;
Adequate time is provided for the SADC regional institutions and Member States to gain
confidence and experience in regional infrastructure development; and
Sufficient time is provided for the investors to gain the confidence and trust to do business
with the SADC region.
The three phases for the Water Sector part of the RIDMP as depicted in Figure 4.1 are:
1. Phase 1: The 34 projects currently identified and prioritised for immediate implementation
during period 2013 to 2021, with an estimated total project cost of US$16 billion;
2. Phase 2: Projects will be identified by the SADC Member States and prepared for
implementation during 2014 to 2017. They will then be implemented during 2018 to 2027 with
an estimated total project cost of US$104 billion; and
3. Phase 3: To ensure that any outstanding gaps are filled, projects will be identified by SADC
Member States and prepared for implementation during 2019 to 2022. They will then be
implemented during 2023 to 2027 with an estimated total project cost of US$80 billion.
The three phases for the implementation of the Water Sector Regional Master Plan will cost an
estimated US$200 billion.
Table 4.1: Infrastructure and water supply services gap after completion of Phase 1 Projects
SECTOR
GAP AFTER PHASE 1
PROJECTS
Surface
14% of ARWR stored 25% of ARWR stored. To meet An additional 11% of An additional 10.9% of
water
(includes Kariba and SADC regional demand
ARWR to be stored
ARWR still to be stored
storage
Cahora Bassa dams)
Agriculture
3.4 million hectares 10 million (20% of potential) An
additional An
additional
(7% of potential) hectares irrigated
6.6 million hectares to 6.58 million hectares
irrigated
be irrigated
still to be irrigated
Hydropower 12 GW (8% of 75 GW (50% of potential) An additional 63 GW An additional 55.7 GW
potential) installed
installed
to be installed
still to be installed
Water
61% of 260 million 75% of 350 million people An additional 14% of An additional 9% of
supply
people served
served
350 million people to 350 million people still
be served
to be served
Sanitation
39% of 260 million 75% of 350 million people An additional 36% of An additional 31% of
people served
served. Eventual target is 350 million people to 350 million people still
100% served
be served
to be served
CURRENT STATUS
VISION 2027 TARGETS
CURRENT GAP
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