Table 1: Policy Formulation Process PHASE Input Activities Outputs Literature review Inception Report Key Focus areas Work Plan Inception Thematic Studies  Review of SADC Water Policies and Comparative Study with International Water Policies. Study on Priorities of other SADC Sectors Relevant to RWPS Review and Synthesis of Policy and Strategy Documents Related to the Southern African Water Vision Water Resources Availability and WDM FFA Process to Achieve the Vision. Implementation of the Protocol Guidelines for the Development of National Water Policies and Strategies to Support IWRM Water Supply and Sanitation Programme for SADC Key Dam Issues in the SADC Region Water Conflict Monitoring and Prevention & Resolution Mechanism Midterm Review of RSAP   Study and Conceptualisation         Study Reports Policy Structure, broad policy outline, based on study reports. Multi-stakeholder Inputs  Formulation and Consultative Phase      SADC Approval    Consultative workshop consisting of water experts from the SADC region, including senior government officials from water departments, legal ministries, and other sectors, senior researchers and academics from institutions of higher learning, and private consultants was held to review the policy outline and policy structure. Preparation of Zero Draft RWPS. Consultative workshop consisting of water experts from the SADC region to review Draft RWPS. Elaboration of Strategy Workshop by WRTC members to review the Draft RWPS National consultative workshops to facilitate national inputs to the content of the RWPS and engender ownership. Clearance by SADC Secretariat Endorsement by SADC Member States. Approval of RWP - 13 - Zero Draft RWP Final Draft RWP RWP