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 7.2.2 IMPLEMENTATION RISKS AND ASSUMPTIONS The successful implementation of the RSAP IV is dependent on managing a series of risks and assumptions, including the following: • • • Political stability is maintained in the region; Political commitment to transboundary water development and management remains vibrant in SADC Member States; SADC Water Division is adequately staffed and resourced; and 39 • International Funding Agencies and Member States invest the necessary resources to support the implementation of RSAP IV. These risks are unlikely to threaten the implementation of the RSAP IV due to the strong commitments and interest shown by Member States and International Cooperating Partners. In order to minimize these risks, the SADC Secretariat will ensure that the strong ownership of the RSAP programmes demonstrated by the Member States to-date, is maintained throughout the implementation of the RSAP IV. A Vehicle to implement the Water Component of the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP)