1. BRANCH: INTERNATIONAL WATER CO-OPERATION
Portfolio Committee: Water and Environmental Affairs
BRANCH: INTERNATIONAL WATER CO-OPERATION
Ms Lindiwe Lusenga
Deputy Director-General: International Water Cooperation

2. Purpose of the Branch
The purpose of the Branch is to strategically develop, promote and manage international relations on water resources between countries through bilateral and multilateral cooperation instruments and organisations. Further pursue national interest at both African multilateral and global multilateral organisations and forums.

3. Branch Objective
• Provide technical support and capacity development in the water sector by implementing strategic bilateral
technical cooperation agreements with countries in Africa and Globally by 2013/14.
• Strengthen, implement and facilitate water governance, infrastructure and information management by:
developing and implementing a strategic multilateral relations strategy for the department by 2013/14
sharing and exchanging information, ideas, best practices and technologies with individual countries

4. Branch Objective
(such as Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Lesotho) as dictated in the bilateral agreements with those countries
Leading negotiations to enhance strategic relations to advance the developmental agenda of the Global South
developing partnerships with international multilateral fora, including World Water Forum, United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and India-Brazil-South Africa dialogue forum by 2014/15

5. Overview: branch structure
DDG:IWC
Ms L. Lusenga
CD: Africa Cooperation
Ms D. Twayi
D: Africa
Mr M Mopai
D: Advisor Africa
Vacant
CD: Global Cooperation
Ms S. Mathebula
D: Americas-Europe
Ms R Moloi
D: Australasia
Ms T Fiko
D: ODA
VACANT

6. Africa Cooperation
Fulfils the department’s responsibility of advancing the African agenda, through promotion and facilitation of collaborative activities in support of the water sector. This takes the form of bilateral relations and participation in multilateral institutions such as the African Union, African Ministers’ Council on Water, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development programmes and the Southern African Development Community
DIRECTORATE
PURPOSE
Africa Relations
To contribute to the advancement of water international relations from bilateral and multilateral relations impacting on Africa relations

7. Global Cooperation DIRECTORATE PURPOSE Americas-Europe
Promotes and advances national interest at global governance institutions, strategically engages bilateral countries outside Africa and explores opportunities to leverage resources from strategic donor countries. This entails hosting bilateral engagements and participating in conferences.
DIRECTORATE
PURPOSE
Americas-Europe
To contribute to the advancement of water international relations from bilateral and multilateral relations impacting on Americas-Europe relations
Australasia
To contribute to the advancement of water international relations from bilateral and multilateral relations impacting on Australasia relations

8. Shared River Systems
Four of our major river systems are shared with six immediate neighbouring countries: Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.
The total area covered by these four shared catchments in South Africa is equal to about 60% of our surface area and the mean annual flow from these rivers amounts to about 40% of the our total average river flow.
In order to regulate the use of water from these rivers, a number of bilateral and multi-lateral commissions and committees have been established between South Africa and its neighbours.
South Africa is also party to the international convention that relates to shared water course management.

9. International Rivers shared by South Africa
Let us again go back to the big picture and consider the water resources shared with neighbouring countries.
Four main rivers shared with neighbouring countries.
International basins cover 60 % of SA land area.
Contribute 45% of country's total river flow.
Support ± 70% of gross domestic product and similar proportion of population.
(Several inter-catchment transfers introduced to achieve this). 9

10. International obligations
PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION
Contribute and advance SA and SADC’s interest into AMCOW structure
Provide leadership in development Plan and Action of AMCOW
ORASECOM
the Orange/Senqu system shared with Lesotho (transboundary), Botswana and Namibia (contiguous);
Provide ORASECOM accommodation for its secretarial, jointly managed shared resources within the water basin and Currently implementing ORASECOM plan of action
the Limpopo River shared with Botswana, Zimbabwe (contiguous) and Mozambique (transboundary);
Provide technical support and jointly manage the river basin through joint studies, joint meetings and joint projects in the advancement of water security , peace and regional economic integration

11. International obligations
PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION
the Incomati System is shared with Swaziland and Mozambique (transboundary);
Provide technical support and jointly manage the river basin through joint studies, joint meetings and joint projects in the advancement of water security , peace and regional economic integration
the Usutu/Pongola-Maputo system shared with Mozambique and Swaziland (transboundary).
Implementation of signed agreements with Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Vietman, Rwanda, DRC,
Participation in joint Commissions with the aim of implementing the agreements

12. Budget for the Programme
Description of the Sub-Programmes
Main account allocation
International Management and support
4882
Africa Cooperation
10925
Global Cooperation
10006
Total
25813

13. Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Joint decisions made for the water sector institutions within SADC
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of joint decisions (PoA), agreements, joint studies)
0 plan of action
1 agreements
4 studies
SADC Regional Strategic Plan 3 adopted jointly by SADC members
RSA/ORASECOM hosting agreement implemented ;
ratification of the Limpopo agreement by all members
4 studies completed: (Usuthu breach, PRIMA capacity building study done, study on the Limpopo river basin and the Study on Vioolsdrift dam :
Continue with joint management of shared river basins:

14. Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Influence the decisions of SADC Water initiatives and commitments
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of RSA positions adopted and incorporated into the SADC Water initiatives
1 position
climate change strategy which were adopted in 2011
Investment Conference was planned with the assistance of the South African institution (CSIR) and three South African projects were selected out of the 21 projects .
1 RSA position incorporated into the SADC Water agenda

15. Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Develop and implement strategic bilateral relations
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of MoUs/Agreements signed in Africa
Number of MoUs/Agreements signed globally
Number of MoUs/Agreements implemented in Africa
Number of existing bilateral instruments realigned or expanded per year
Number of country strategies established per year 1 2
2 agreements signed with the DRC and Lesotho
1 strategic partnership agreement with the Netherlands
Implemented the Rwanda, DRC, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Lesotho bilateral agreements
3 existing agreements were revised (China, and Botswana on Tswasa/agreement on the supply of Molatedi dam;
and Namibia/Botswana water sharing agreement)
Establish 2 new partnerships in Africa
Implement the existing agreements and the shared river basin organisations
Establish 2 new partnerships outside Africa
(Tanzania, Somalia)
2 existing bilateral relations re-aligned outside Africa
Implement existing bilateral agreements

16. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGET FOR 2011/12 PROGRESS IN 2011/12
Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Contribute to the AMCOW water agenda
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of AMCOW initiatives supported 1
3 AMCOW initiatives supported:
1. RSA contributed to the finalisation of the AMCOW Work-Plan
2. RSA contributed to the Africa targets to the 6th World Water Forum
3. RSA contributed to the AMCOW Africa Climate Change Framework
1 AMCOW initiative supported

17. Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Develop and implement strategic bilateral relations
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of country strategies established 2
Developed water profiles for the Netherlands, Japan
2 country strategies developed

18. Output: Provide leadership of AMCOW
Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements
Output: Provide leadership of AMCOW
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of meetings convened 2
AMCOW Technical Committee (TAC) meetings convened in Tunisia July 2011 to drive the water agenda and prepare for the COP 17
AMCOW TAC and EXCO meetings convened in October to consolidate the AMCOW Workplan and enhance the governance model in AMCOW.
Handing over of AMCOW leadership to Egypt in 2012
Participation of the RSA water sector in the Africa Water Week

19. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGET FOR 2011/12 PROGRESS IN 2011/12
Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Participate in multilateral organisations
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of multilateral organisations 3
UNESCO:
RSA positioned as a preferred centre of excellence (University of KwaZulu Natal and Walter Sisulu at the UNESCO General Council meeting ;
Stockholm Water Week:
RSA participated and positioned RSA water agenda in the multilateral fora (presentations by RSA and side events hosted by RSA)
7 multilateral organisations engaged.
BRICS, EU, OECD, COP 18, Stockholm Water Week, UNSCD

20. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR TARGET FOR 2011/12 PROGRESS IN 2011/12
Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Participate in multilateral organisations
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of multilateral organisations 3
COP 17
RSA contributed to the climate change, adaptation and mitigation as to its current multilateral fora (UNFCCC)
UNCSD
RSA positioned itself on sustainable development, and poverty eradication in preparation to the RIO+20 summit

21. Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements Output: Participate in multilateral organisations
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Number of multilateral organisations 3
World Economic Forum (WEF)
RSA with business sector engaged on the WEF on strategic partnership and positioning of RSA as a leader on Strategic Water Partnership .
6th World Water Forum (WWF)
RSA water sector attended the WWF where RSA institutions were profiled, experts presented papers which has made impact in terms of these experts being invited for future conferences. 21

22. Output: International resources leveraged
Strategic objective: To contribute to the advancement of the African agenda and global engagements
Output: International resources leveraged
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR
TARGET FOR 2011/12
PROGRESS IN 2011/12
TARGET FOR 2012/13
Amount resources secured
(skills, funds, opportunities)
R ( Euros) received in-kind for DWA officials to attend training in the Netherlands for the study tour aimed at capacity building for the RSA Commissioners to engage on the Tripartite Permanent Technical Committee
R22 million transferred to the African Renaissance Fund to fund the RSA/DRC project
Appointment of the Director ODA

23. Challenges and opportunities
Impact on climate change on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Technical cooperation agreement with like minded countries(Mexico)
Increase water security in addressing water quality challenges
Have capacity building exchange programmes (UK, Germany, Netherlands)
Accessing resources on SADC infrastructure development
SADC Water Ministers jointly solicits FDI
In advancing water infrastructure projects
To enhance women and youth programmes
Facilitate in implementing women and youth strategies through AMCOW and SADC structures
private sector involvement in our bilateral strategic engagements
Opportunities for the RSA water sector to do business with strategic bilateral partners in Africa

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