@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} } @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 {344, title = {South Africa- Practices of integrated water services provision by local government in Bushbuckridge}, year = {Submitted}, abstract = {

This paper looks at current practices of local government in providing water for multiple uses. It pays specific attention to the way it does participatory and integrated planning for water services. These practices are contrasted that with the national policy framework. It is concluded that confusion over institutional responsibilities and lack of capacity at local government level are key limitations to integrated development planning. This results in poor participatory processes, and a failure to learn from past mistakes.

}, author = {Vusi Dlamini} }