With sub-Saharan Africa achieving an implementation level of just 46% in its degree of integrated water resources management, there is considerable scope for the region to improve its performance in meeting citizens’ water needs.
Speaking at a webinar hosted by SRK Consulting this week on "Water for the Future: An African Perspective", principal scientist Avril Owens highlighted the value of an integrated approach based on understanding strategic linkages and applying systemic planning. The company's experience around Africa has given it valuable insights into how best to plan and implement successful water-related interventions.
"A vital first step is to take a strategic perspective, which helps to achieve water management goals regardless of the scale at which you are operating," said Owens.
"This would apply as much to high-level trans-boundary catchment issues as it would at project-specific level."
She outlined how SRK Consulting navigated the complex web of global, regional and national goals, policies and laws that influence water management planning. At continental level, for instance, is the African Water Vision 2025 of the African Union (AU), while the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals applied at global level.
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