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Water Scarcity Mitigation Strategies in the Nile Basin: A Comparative Perspective in South Africa

Ukali Uwana, University of Pretoria Mphuthumgu Mthethwa, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Thembani Nkabinde, Department of Research, University of Fort Hare Gqozi Gqoza, University of Fort Hare
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18993847
Published: June 8, 2013

Abstract

Water scarcity is a critical issue in the Nile Basin, affecting both natural ecosystems and human societies. In South Africa, water management strategies are essential for mitigating conflicts arising from scarce resources. The research employs a comparative analysis of existing policies and practices documented in governmental reports, academic journals, and NGO publications. A thematic coding approach is used to identify common themes across different case studies. Data from South African regions indicate that the implementation of water-saving technologies has shown significant reductions in per capita water usage by up to 20% in some districts. The study concludes that while there are promising examples of mitigation strategies, further research is needed to determine their scalability and long-term impacts across different Nile Basin settings. Recommendations include the need for more comprehensive policy integration at both national and local levels, along with increased community engagement in water resource management. Nile Basin, South Africa, Water Scarcity Mitigation Strategies, Comparative Analysis

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Ukali Uwana, Mphuthumgu Mthethwa, Thembani Nkabinde, Gqozi Gqoza (2013). Water Scarcity Mitigation Strategies in the Nile Basin: A Comparative Perspective in South Africa. African Statistical Methods (Pure Science), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18993847

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Nile BasinWater ScarcityConflict ResolutionHydrologyIrrigation SystemsSustainable DevelopmentEcological Economics

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