Final Report: USAID Southern Africa Regional Environmental Program

Between June 2010 and December 2016, the USAID Southern Africa Regional Environmental Program (SAREP) provided technical support to the Permanent Okavango River Basin Water Commission to enable it to meet elements of the objectives in its…

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Development Works Here with Brian App

Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.
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Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Mara River Basin

The main objective of this USAID assessment is to evaluate the vulnerability of the Mara River Basin to climate variability and change, while providing investment recommendations for donors, the government and the private sector to address the changing nature of risk across the basin.
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Less is More: How Cape Town Became a Model for Water Governance

In 2017, Cape Town, South Africa was facing "Day Zero," when the city's water resources would drop to dangerous levels. With progressive behavior and governance, Cape Town's government took decisive action to keep the city from going dry.
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Resilient Waters Program

Improved natural resource management and increased access to safe drinking water and sanitation are essential to addressing human and ecosystem challenges in southern Africa.
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Four Ways to Build Urban Resilience to Water Stress

How can cities become more nimble in their response to challenges around water services and infrastructure? In this blog post, Kristin Dreiling and Basil Mahayni provide some recommendations around proactive planning, investment, and community engagement.
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Reflections on the Circular Economy

Is circular economy the next big concept in natural resources management? Expert Kule Chitepo shares his thoughts.
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Final Report: Resilience in the Limpopo Basin (RESLIM) Program

The USAID-funded Resilience in the Limpopo Basin Program (RESILIM) contributed to significant advances in water management, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation across an area of Southern Africa.
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