The document discusses key challenges around water supply, food and energy for future research. It focuses on transboundary issues, the Zambezi river, and specific issues related to hydropower, infrastructure development, and valuing water. It proposes a comparative study of the Zambezi river and China's Yangzi river. It also discusses experience and lessons from China's and Africa's infrastructure development, hydropower, irrigation, and transboundary water management. Potential partner institutions for future collaboration are listed.