======The future of water security in South Africa and SADC======
This report examines the future of water security in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), focusing on policy, supply chain, sustainability, and strategic foresight to create scenarios for 2026.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/library/download-file/46-1398/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
Gordon Institute Of Business Science (GIBS) University Of Pretoria \\ 
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|Authors:  | Dr. Ken Mathu,  Dr. Wayne Visser,  Kagiso “tk” Pooe,  Kelly Alexander, Marius Oosthuizen  |
|Time horizon:  |2026    |
|Geographic focus:  |South Africa, Sadc, Africa   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved environmental scanning, scenario forecasting, and facilitated dialogue with experts and stakeholders across political, business, and civil society sectors. Insights were synthesized into three alternative scenarios for water security.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The research explores water security in South Africa and SADC, analyzing public policy, water supply chains, sustainability, and strategic foresight. It reviews environmental factors, trends, and stakeholder insights to present three scenarios for water security by 2026, considering key policy and business strategy choices.  \\ 
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