In seeking to build even more constructive relationships with African partners, DFID-SA will also aim to uphold the Paris Declaration principles in its engagement with other international agencies. Mechanisms such as the SADC-International Cooperation Partners thematic groups at the regional level provide frameworks for cooperation and harmonisation. The challenge is to operationalise these more effectively in terms of day to day working. Practical examples of good practice include German-led support to SADC’s transboundary water resource management programme, in which DFID-SA is a partner. The UN agencies are also important partners for DFID-SA, in particular UNICEF and UNAIDS. Finally, in recent work to develop the new Trademark Southern Africa programme, DFID-SA has begun to explore the possibilities of partnering with multilaterals such as the Development Bank for Southern Africa (DBSA).