This document outlines the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission’s information and communication strategy from 2012. The Commission’s mandate and objectives depend on effective management of information and sharing of knowledge. This strategy is based on the concept of information as a driver of communications processes. A key goal is…

Year: 2012
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 1.7 MB

This discussion paper published by the International Food Policy Research Institute analyses the effects of climate change on hydrology and water resources in the Limpopo River Basin, using a pair of models to simulate climate effects on hydrology and irrigation in parts of Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The results show that water supply…

Year: 2010
Produced by: International Food Policy Research Institute
File size: 757 KB

This paper describes an ecological study of the economically important lake salmon (Opsaridium microlepis (Gunther)) in Lake Nyasa, where this endemic species is currently threatened. The study looked for probable reasons for the decline of this species and found that turbidity of the Ruhuhu River may be the main factor that governs when the salmon spawn.…

Year: 2010
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 81 KB

This map provides a simple outline of the Umbeluzi River Basin, a transboundary river basin in Mozambique, South Africa and Swaziland.…

Year: 2008
Produced by: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
File size: 442 KB

This document draws on experiences gained from implementing joint monitoring and assessment programmes on transboundary waters in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and offers strategies to assist those responsible for establishing similar programmes. The document was prepared in response to requirements established by the 1992 United…

Year: 2005
Produced by: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
File size: 1.4 MB

This document was prepared as part of the final report for the project ‘Protection and Strategic Uses of Groundwater Resources in the Transboundary Limpopo Basin and Drought Prone Areas of the SADC Region’. It provides an overview of the groundwater conditions of the Limpopo Basin across Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe.…

Year: 2003
Produced by: Global Environment Facility
File size: 6 MB

This research paper explores the challenges of institutional, organisational and policy reform around land and water resources, focusing on the experiences of the Save Catchment Council. Interviews were conducted with different stakeholders between 2000 and 2001 in order to develop narratives around water access, reflecting the political environment…

Year: 2003
Produced by: Institute of Development Studies
File size: 686 KB

This document provides the forms to be completed by the CRIDF Project Management Unit and the project owner for the financial closure of a CRIDF project. The document includes screen 3a (CRIDF conditions of finance) and screen 3b (external funders’ conditions of finance).…

Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 167 KB

These assessment forms used in the second assessment stage re-confirm the information offered in stage 1 and provide a more detailed analysis of whether the project can be funded. The assessment tool contains further forms to be completed along with some guidance notes.…

Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 338 KB

These assessment forms are to be filled out for potential CRIDF projects. Forms included are: CRIDF eligibility, project information sheet and project dashboard. The information given in this form is used by the CRIDF Project Management Unit to assess the project.…

Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 283 KB