Hydrology and Water Resources is one of the twelve components comprising the Okavango Delta Management Plan project. The project and the component commenced in May 2003. The development objective of the Okavango Delta Management Plan is integrated resource management for the Okavango Delta that will ensure its long term conservation, and that will provide benefits for the present and future well-being of the people, through sustainable use of its natural resources. In line with this development objective, the immediate objectives for the Hydrology and Water Resources component are improved water resources planning, and monitoring and evaluation in the Okavango Delta, based on an enhanced capacity of the Department of Water Affairs.