Flowing towards harmony: Using transboundary water cooperation for peace in Southern Africa

Growing populations and climatic impacts are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources.

 This is true of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) region which comprises 16 member states, whose population in 2018, was estimated to be at 345,2 million, a rise from 336,9 million as of 2017.

Rivers play a pivotal role in the region’s socioeconomic development, as evidenced by its reliance on these waterways.

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