@conference {345, title = {South Africa- planning for a multiple use approach at local level}, year = {Submitted}, abstract = {

This paper, which was presented at the 7th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP symposium in Lilongwe, Malawi, discusses the SWELL (Securing Water to Enhance Local Livelihoods) methodology, an approach for community-based planning for multiple uses of water, which seeks alignment with planning mechanisms at local government level. The application of the approach in Bushbuckridge helped creating a better understanding of the status of water services in the region and the constraints these pose on people{\textquoteright}s livelihoods. Involving intermediate level stakeholders proved to be crucial, but at times also difficult.

}, author = {Tessa Cousins and Vusi Dlamini and Stef Smits and Nyeleti Maluleke} }