Eleventh Biennial Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy 

Water Quantity and Quality Management, Economic Production and Welfare Implications in the Global South

Monday-Friday, 23-27 October 2023

Cape Town, South Africa

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Management

The forum is held every other year in different locations around the world. In 2023 the forum took place in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. Participation is limited to fifty water scholars and senior water managers. Interactive discussions about the science of water management and different experiences in water management around the globe are at the heart of the forum.

The overarching theme of the Rosenberg Forum is "reducing conflict in the management of water resources." The sub-theme chosen for this forum was "Water Quantity and Quality Management, Economic Production and Welfare Implications in the Global South". The primary objective was to facilitate the exchange of information and experience in the management of water resources. The problems of managing water are surprisingly common around the world. However, approaches and solutions may differ depending on the available financial resources as well as social and cultural norms. Discussions of alternative approaches and identification of what works and what doesn’t are intended to aid in devising more effective and efficient water management schemes.

There are two sub-objectives which provide specificity and support in achieving the main objective. The first is to emphasize the role of science in the making of water policy and in the management of water resources. The second is to promote exchange and interaction between scientists and policy-makers.