Welcome to JOINTRBAS
Establishment
Joint River Basin Authorities – Project Board (JRBA – PB) is an operational organization within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy. JRBA – PB was established under section (79) of the Eswatini Water Act of 2003. The entity aims to strengthen the five (5) River Basins Authorities of the country; through improving water management activities at a sub-national level while covering the entire country.
Mission Statement
JRBA-PB aim to take the lead in Water Resources Management; by ensuring the implementation of basin-level Integrated Water Resources Management in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Objectives of the Project Board
The JRBA – PB works broadly to ensure coordinated, equitable and efficient utilization of water resources; to sustainably maximize socio-economic and environmental benefits.
This is done through:
Our Partners
To take the lead in ensuring the implementation of basin-level Integrated Water Resources Management in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the JRBA-PB works hand in hand with:
Global Water Partnership - Eswatini
Towards a water-secure world
Siphofaneni Irrigation District
Water management institution based in the Usuthu River Basin
Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy (Eswatini)
Ministry of Natural Resources & Energy - Eswatini
The custodian of policy and operational activities.
Vechtstromen
Malkerns Irrigation District
Water management in a sub-section of the Malkerns.
Dutch Water Authorities
Improving access to clean, sufficient and safe water worldwide
Emandla Ekuphila Water User District
Water management in a sub-section of the Komati Basin.
River Basin Authorities
Komati, Lomati, Usuthu, Lubovane, Ngwavuma River Basin Authorities
River Basin Authorities
Komati, Lomati, Usuthu, Lubovane, Ngwavuma River Basin Authorities
International Union for Conservation of Nature
The IUCN is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Guidance & Governance
In accordance with section 79 of the Water Act of 2003;
A Project Board is established for new developments requiring new capital input or organization, and its management is elected by the relevant water users.
It is therefore in this tune that the JRBA- PB exists as an autonomous entity, with its organizational structure and administrative procedure subject to the Act and internal regulations adopted by the Board of Directors.