The expected outcomes of the Conference will be:

• A stocktaking of the major issues regarding water for agriculture and energy and the impacts of climate change

• National Investment Briefs (NIBs) for all African countries with estimated investment needs in water for agriculture and energy based on a review and updating of NEPAD-CAADP and other investment Projections at both country and river basin levels

• A declaration by Governments of Africa and development partners to put together an Action Plan and engage into investment programmes for water development in support of agriculture and energy at short, medium and long term.

• A follow up mechanism to monitor and evaluate the agreed Action Plan and to promote more investment programmes on water for agriculture and energy in Africa

The clear action-oriented vision of the Conference requires the set up of a comprehensive implementation strategy that will lead to the adoption of concrete mechanisms that guarantee an adequate follow-up of the Action Plan agreed upon. This will include the following:

• Wide dissemination of Conference results
• Partnership Agreements for food and energy security in Africa
• Establishment of implementation and monitoring mechanisms