03/06/2026
Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Water Resources Management.
As part of our mandate as the Joint River Basin Authorities-project Board is facilitate stakeholder engagement across the five River Basin Authorities to ensure that the diverse needs of water users, both domestic and commercial, are effectively addressed.
Today, the Ngwavuma River Basin Authority participated in a stakeholder engagement meeting hosted by the (EWADE) in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) – Mkhondvo-Ngwavuma Water Augmentation Project (MNWAP).
The meeting brought together key stakeholders to discuss progress, opportunities, and challenges associated with the project, while strengthening partnerships that support sustainable water resources development and management.
A key discussion point during the engagement is the need for project funders and consultants to remain closely engaged with water users and local communities. Stakeholders highlighted concerns that some irrigation users and communities were not fully catered for during the initial phase of development and called for consideration of additional infrastructure interventions to address existing gaps and enhance project benefits.
The role of the River Basin Authorities is critical in ensuring that water resources are effectively governed, protected, and managed for both present and future generations.
Through continuous stakeholder engagement, the authorities promote equitable water allocation, environmental sustainability, and improved livelihoods for communities that depend on these vital river systems.
