@conference {327, title = {Limpopo general - relevance of multiple uses of water for the SADC region}, year = {Submitted}, abstract = {

At the 7th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, held in Lilongwe, Malawi from 1-3 November 2006, the MUS project hosted a special session on multiple uses of water. A background paper was prepared to look into the relevance of mus in the SADC region, especially into the implications for researchers in the region. A short report of the session is also available.

}, author = {Stef Smits and Tessa Cousins and Vusi Dlamini and Edward Guzha and Barbara van Koppen} } @article {329, title = { South Africa - Access to water and livelihoods in ward 16, Bushbuckridge}, year = {Submitted}, abstract = {

This reports analyses the role of water in people{\textquoteright}s livelihoods in Bushbuckridge, South Africa. Productive use of water is not a main contribution to people{\textquoteright}s income, but crucial in diversification and reducing vulnerability. There are many other livelihoods impacts of water suppply as well, especially in terms of drudgery. It shows how the type and scope of water-based livelihoods activities is shaped by access to water resources, water supply infrastructure and local institutions to manage water. Especially water supply infrastructure is currently a main limiting factor for water-based livelihoods in the study area.

}, author = {Tessa Cousins and Stef Smits and Telly Chauke} } @article {315, title = {South Africa- Learning and working with local stakeholders on integrated services delivery}, year = {Submitted}, abstract = {

This paper will analyse the learning alliance process at intermediate level. Based on the ongoing process documentation an analysis has been made on how SWELL has been able to support institutional changes necessary for multiple uses of water. Although a change in attitude has been observed, especially among field officers, this hasn{\textquoteright}t translated into changes in practices. Process of institutional changes and accountability relations between communities and local government lie at the heart of that.

}, author = {Tessa Cousins and Vusi Dlamini and Nyeleti Maluleke} } @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} } @article {597, title = {Towards Multiple Use Water Services - Background paper}, year = {2004}, abstract = {

This short paper is intended to serve as an introduction to the forthcoming e-conference in terms of concepts, content, and structure. The ideas presented very briefly here are developed in greater detail in a number of publications that are listed seperately under "Suggested reading".

}, author = {John Butterworth and Ines Restrepo and Barbara van Koppen and Tessa Cousins} }