Groundwater scientists in the southern African region have a major role to play to ensure that policy and decision makers especially in non-water sectors understand and appreciate the economic value of using, developing and managing the groundwater resource.

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is establishing a new regional Groundwater Management Institute to be located in South Africa and be operational by the end of 2009. 

Establishment

Groundwater must be included in all management initiatives for regional water resources, and should be managed through a multi-stakeholder framework.