In Zimbabwe, control over water is supposed to be decentralised. In other words, the seven regions in the country have the authority to govern their own water resources in the way that best suits their needs.
In each region, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority works with a catchment council and sub-catchment councils, village committees and water user associations to decide how water should be managed.
Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe all allocate power and responsibility over water governance to local communities. This allows communities to make important decisions about water without needing to involve the central government in every step.
