Conference: The State of Water in southern Africa: A Focus on Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

The role of science academies in African development	Dr Nthabiseng Taole, ASSAf & Ms Jackie Olang, NASAC
State of the Water Sector in Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe	Ms Barbara Schreiner, Pegasys Consulting
Mauritius: Key water challenges and opportunities	Dr Manta Nowbuth, University of Mauritius
Mozambique: Key water challenges and opportunities	Prof Dinis Juizo, Academy of Science of Mozambique
Namibia: Key water challenges and opportunities	Mr Greg Christelis, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Namibia
Zambia: Key water challenges and opportunities	Mr Alick Muvundika, Zambia Academy of Science
Zimbabwe: Key water challenges and opportunities	Prof Christopher Magadza, Zimbabwe Academy of Science
Presentation and final discussion on key messages for policy makers, academies and scientists/researchers	Ms Barbara Schreiner, Pegasys Consulting
Presentation on proposed framework for detailed state of water sector assessment	Dr Rivka Kfir, Water Research Council
Way forward	Ms Jackie Olang, NASAC