SADC Guidelines for Strengthening RBOs: Stakeholder Participation (2010)

Official guidelines published by the SADC Water Division in 2010 as part of a comprehensive package for strengthening River Basin Organisations (RBOs) across the Southern African Development Community. This stakeholder participation guideline covers: Background and rationale for participation in transboundary water management, Guiding principles for inclusive engagement, Conceptual framework linking participation to IWRM outcomes, Processes and procedures for establishing and managing stakeholder forums, Implementation strategies including phased approaches and capacity building, Funding and financing mechanisms for sustained participation, and Benchmarking criteria for assessing participation effectiveness. Accompanies companion guidelines on RBO Establishment and Development, Funding and Financing, and Environmental Management.