Policy Briefing: Water resources and mining in Botswana

Mining has been the backbone of Botswana’s economic growth since the 1970s and continues to be important for future growth. The mining sector’s demand for water is expected to double in the next 15 years. In Botswana, water is scarce and with demand increasing from other sectors, as well as increasing uncertainty over supplies as a result of climate change, water efficiency must be top priority.

Date:
2015
Publisher:
World Bank Group
Author(s):
WAVES
Details:
Policy Brief, 8pages
Language:
English
Topic:
Minerals, Water