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This two-page fact sheet provides a sector-relevant snapshot of land use changes on the Cubango-Okavango Basin and their effects. Specific issues covered include sediment transport in predictions for the Cubango-Okavango River, as well as a case study on the progressive increase in the mosaic of croplands in different parts of the upper Cubango River from…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 1.6 MB
In this leaflet, the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission takes a look at irrigation needs, challenges and opportunities in the Basin. Irrigated agriculture has the potential for much higher productivity than rain-fed agriculture in the dry lands, and ambitious water-use development plans could be of great economic benefit. There are a considerable…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 2 MB
This two-page case study leaflet provides insight into the lessons learnt from CRIDF’s approach to supporting the Okavango River Basin Water Commission. CRIDF supported the Commission in the transition from planning and information exchange to infrastructure planning and delivery. This includes a background of CRIDF’s work with the Commission, key…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 206 KB
This case study leaflet discusses CRIDF’s involvement in reducing flood vulnerability in Mayana, Namibia. The Mayana Community Water Project is a local initiative to encourage agricultural production outside of flood vulnerable areas. The project is unique in that it deals with flood risk and vulnerability to drought through the clever application of…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 2.1 MB
This document offers an overview of CRIDF’s work on virtual water in the Southern African Development Community. CRIDF is using the concept of virtual water to support alternative approaches to power and agricultural security in the region and help to reconcile the food, water and energy nexus in a time of climate change.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 106 KB
This map shows the distribution of CRIDF projects in relation to river basins across Southern Africa.…
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Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 535 KB
This map displays the different river basins located across Member States of the Southern African Development Community.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: CRIDF
File size: 106 KB
This academic poster introduces the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission (OKACOM), its activities and its vision. Produced by the Commission as part of its work to develop a strong range of communications products, this poster can be presented at conferences and meetings to those previously unaware of OKACOM.…
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Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 6.9 MB
This academic poster articulates the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission’s long-term vision for the Basin and the Commission. It provides a background and introduction to the organisation, as well as the methodology and results of the regional workshop where the vision was developed. It captures OKACOM’s mission statement, corporate values,…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 4.6 MB
This presentation outlines the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Framework for Angola. It discusses the socio-economic benefits of improved water management and enhanced trust in the region.…
Year: Undated
Produced by: OKACOM
File size: 463 KB