We Plan for Growth,But Have WePlanned for Water?

Water is essential to life, however, it is also essential to economic growth. Every household, school, hospital, farm, mine and industrial operation depends on a reliable supply of clean water. Yet for Namibia, one of the driest countries in the world, securing sufficient water remains a major challenge. We often discuss water scarcity when dams run low, boreholes dry up and communities experience supply interruptions. But perhaps we need to ask a bigger question: Are we planning for the future water needs of Namibia, or are we simply responding to shortages as they arise? As Namibia pursues its development ambitions,