This document provides a key for the ‘Water and the economy in Southern Africa infographics’ series as well as details on the sources of the statistics used. The ‘Water and the economy’ series provides an overview of the role of water in driving the economies of the 12 mainland states in the Southern African Development Community. The infographics may be used…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 174 KB

This report outlines the key technical components of the Kufandada Irrigation Scheme, as well as how they will be implemented and estimated costs. This quick win water project aims to benefit an estimated 120 households within the Bikita District of Zimbabwe by irrigating 28 ha of common land using water extracted from the Mupudzi River.…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 2.8 MB

This report details the initial scoping stage for pilot water infrastructure support in Zambia. Proposed sites are assessed and recommendations for next actions are provided.…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 1.4 MB

This report details the findings of a study undertaken by CRIDF that looks at the feasibility of infrastructure options for establishing permanent water provision for communities within and around the Kavango Zambezi Trans Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA). The study includes a Technical Analysis, environmental assessment, climate change risk…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 2.4 MB

This report details Stage 1 of the Lower Incomati Flood Risk Management Project, which aims to find a holistic approach to flood risk management that reduces flood vulnerability in communities surround the sugar estates. This comprehensive report includes the results of the flood risk assessment of the study area, including maps showing flood extent, hazard,…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 643 KB

This 55-page climate change risk assessment for the Makonde project was undertaken as one of three pilot studies for CRIDF. This report assesses the future impact of climate change on the project’s infrastructure and what can be done to improve resistance and responsiveness to these impacts.…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 3.7 MB

This 40-page document has been prepared to provide guidance when conducting a CRIDF project cost–benefit analysis. It explains the technical methodology and key issues that must be considered in the analysis. A template is also provided.…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 907 KB

This detailed 68-page report describes the Bindangombe Irrigation Scheme – one of a number of quick win water projects identified for development. The proposed scheme, which would irrigate 126 ha of land using water from Bindangombe Dam, would benefit more than 1,000 residents across five villages in Masvingo Province in Zimbabwe.…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 4.2 MB

With this concept note, CRIDF applied to the Green Climate Fund to obtain financing for a Southern Africa Water Security Programme intended to increase climate resilience through improved water, food and energy security. The programme was planned to build on three of CRIDF’s existing transboundary projects in Zimbabwe and Mozambique, which are detailed…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 850 KB

This three-part document constitutes a presentation given by CRIDF at the October 2015 meeting of the Orange-Senqu River Commission’s Technical Task Team, along with an activity report of the meeting itself, and a Stakeholder Influencing Strategy for the Commission that came out of this event. The presentation given at the meeting contains updates on the…

Year: 2015
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 4.23 MB