1. The Southern African Development Community

2. SADC Countries Name three national leaders in SADC countries. Which countries have had civil war in the past decade? Name at least 3 countries who colonized parts of Southern Africa. Which countries have >10% arable land? What’s missing from this map?

3. Major River Basins in the SADC

4. SADC – Brief History Grew out of anti-apartheid movement Has largely been a funnel for foreign aid for national projects Has a very broad agenda aimed at economic development Has adopted protocols on water management, has outlined a management plan for the Zambezi River Basin Recently established a water sector

5. The Okavango Delta

7. Water & National Sovereignty 1.In Turton’s paper, he describes the issues surrounding the Okavango River Basin and asks if Botswana has been “checkmated”? Do you think “checkmate” is a good outcome? Why or why not? 2.What are some other factors that threaten national sovereignty? How does the lack of strong national sovereignty enhance regional cooperation regarding water resources? How does it threaten regional cooperation? 3.What are some key features of a successful regional structure in this setting?

8. Water Scarcity in the SADC

9. 4.Should interbasin water transfer schemes be considered as a means of providing water to under-served areas? Or, alternatively, should governments provide incentives for relocation to areas with adequate water supply?

10. SADC – GDP’s

11. SADC – Per Capita GDP’s

12. Water and Poverty “Water deprivation is an intrinsic dimension of the general state of deprivation that is poverty.” The South African Bill of Rights guarantees the right of access to sufficient water. 6.5 million have been supplied with access to clean water since 1994. Seven million people still get water from streams, boreholes, etc. Much of South Africa’s water is used for irrigation on white-owned farms.

13. 5.Do you think the use of pre-paid meters is a good option to consider in extending water services? Why or why not? 6.Is 6000 L/mo an appropriate amount for “essential-to-life” water? Who should pay the cost of providing this water for free?