Monthly Report Global Water Partnership

September 2015

Table of contents NewsFlow October 2015 ........................................................................................................................................ 2

GWP Global ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 GWP Regions ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 CARIBBEAN .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

CENTRAL AFRICA ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

CENTRAL AMERICA .................................................................................................................................................... 15 CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE .................................................................................................................................. 16 CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS .................................................................................................................................... 30 CHINA ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39

EASTERN AFRICA ....................................................................................................................................................... 44

MEDITERRANEAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 52 SOUTHERN AFRICA .................................................................................................................................................... 52 SOUTH AMERICA ....................................................................................................................................................... 62

SOUTH ASIA ............................................................................................................................................................. 65

SOUTHEAST ASIA ...................................................................................................................................................... 76 WEST AFRICA ........................................................................................................................................................... 83

Global Water Partnership (GWP), Global Secretariat, Drottninggatan 33, SE-111 51 Stockholm, Sweden

Phone: +46 (0)8 1213 8600, Fax: + 46 (0)8 1213 8604, e-mail: gwp@gwp.org

NewsFlow October 2015

GWP Africa responds to global agenda

2015 is a milestone with the new UN Sustainable Development Goals and the upcoming COP 21 on Climate Change in Paris in December. GWP partners in Sub Saharan Africa are joining forces at country, regional, and global levels to contribute to sustainable development in the face of climate change. Read more. (published by GWP global) More news from Africa:

GWP Eastern Africa: Engaging youth on mainstreaming climate resilience

GWP Eastern Africa: Demonstrating IWRM as a tool for drought resilience in Uganda

GWP Southern Africa: Water - an engine for growth, development and industrialisation

Water investment to the “Last Km” in China

GWP China conducted an on-site survey under the framework of the Water, Climate and

Development Programme (WACDEP), to collect data on the implementation of national and

provincial investments in water projects, particularly on small irrigation areas.

Read more. (article to be published by GWP China)

GWP China RWP, Standing Committee of the Shaanxi Provincial People's Congress, GWP China

Shaanxi PWP and Water Resources Department of Shaanxi Province conducted an on-site survey

under the framework of “WACDEP: Investment on Water” to collect the data and information on

implementation of national and provincial investment on water projects, particularly on small

irrigation areas and rural drinking water security. The “last Km” refers to the full completion of the

irrigation structures invested by the national/provincial budgets; the final beneficiaries of the water

projects in rural areas are farmers. The issue of “last Km” aims at achieving the best social benefits

that can reflect the publicity, fairness, response and effectiveness of policies.

At the first day, Prof. Wang Hao, Acting Chair of GWP China Region, Mr. Zheng Rugang, Coordinator

GWP China Region, and the accompanying GWP China Regional Secretariat staff, had exchanged

ideas and discussed with the Water Resources Department of Shaanxi Province about the survey

objectives and places as well as the overall arrangement.

The survey map was designed from the South, Middle to the North of Shaanxi Province, respectively

in Hanzhong, Xianyang and Yulin areas. Shaanxi Province is located in an important position that

connects East China and Central China as well as Northwest and Southwest China. Lying north-south

high, intermediate low, Shaanxi has many landforms such as highland, mountainous region, plain and

basin. The geography of the area is described as desert in the north along the border with Inner

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Mongolia, the Loess Plateau in the central part of the province, the Qinling Mountain running east to

west in the south central part, and subtropical climate south of the Qinling Mountain. Qinling

Mountain, as the boundary of climate for South and North China, traverses the province from east to

west. Qinling Mountain has the Yellow River water system to its north; with main branches include

Kuyue River, Wuding River, Yanhe River, Luohe River and Jinghe River (branch of Weihe River) from

north to south. Qinling has Yangtze River water system to its south, such as Jialing River, Hanjiang

River and Danjiang River.

The survey group visited Xixiang County of Hanzhong, Jingyang County of Xianyang and Yuyang

District of Yulin City, from South to North of Shaanxi Province. The small irrigation projects and rural

drinking water situation were different in each geographical area. The group investigated farmlands

and irrigation projects, discussed with the local water authorities and the farmers, collected first-

hand materials. The survey results will be managed to report to the related governmental decision-

makers as references in their further planning of water investments on small irrigation areas and

rural drinking water security development, in other words, on the ‘last Km’ issue of the irrigation

projects.

Urban Water Management modules tested in Mongolia

GWP and key partners organised a training opportunity on Integrated Urban Water Management

(IUWM) in Mongolia at the end of September. A new toolkit with training modules for IUWM were

used for the first time, to test their functionality in a real environment.

Read more. (article to be published by GWP global)

The urban population of Mongolia is currently at 69% of the total population (about 3 million

inhabitants) and it is expected to grow to 78% by 2025. Water resources are very unevenly

distributed in Mongolia, and water quality has become a critical issue. Mining and other industries

have caused severe pollution of watercourses leading to increased pressure on scarce water

resources.

This is a problem that Mongolia shares with many other urban areas in the world. The very nature of

urbanisation contributes to water stress: rapid population growth, inadequate planning, pollution,

poverty and competing demands on the resource. The worldwide urban water consumption is likely

to double by 2025.

IUWM provides a framework for interventions over the entire water cycle and a reconsideration of

the way water is used, and reused. To address the growing need of IUWM, GWP in collaboration with

key partners (the University of South Florida and the Water Partnership Program of the World Bank)

have developed a toolkit with training modules for stakeholders at all levels. The modules address

issues such as stakeholder engagement, water balance, technology selection, institutional

arrangements, economics and financing, and several more.

Following the training in Mongolia, GWP Senior Network Officer François Brikké said that the existing

modules represent a strong foundation upon which some consolidation can be made.

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“As a whole, the modules address the right issues and could be implemented without any major

difficulties. However, it was understood from the beginning that the proposed modules are still being

finalised, notably the economic and finance modules that will be prepared by the Water Partnership

Program of the World Bank, and some modelling tools still need further “tuning”. This first test was

an excellent way to take stock collectively of where we stand concerning the development of the

modules, and to identify the issues that need attention for further development,” said François

Brikké.

Over the coming months, the work continues to assess the results from the testing process and

finalise the modules.

Related Links:

GWP CACENA

Water Management in Mongolia Needs Improving

GWP activities on video

At their Regional Council meeting on 5 October, GWP Central and Eastern Europe released a new

video about its activities, as part of a campaign to welcome new partners.

Read more. (published by GWP CEE)

More videos:

New video from GWP Central America: Local solutions for adaptation and development

GWP’s channel on YouTube

Sustainable water management on 2030 agenda

GWP welcomes the aspirational 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by Member

States at the UN General Assembly on September 25th. The transformational vision of the agenda is

ambitious and will need an unwavering commitment on the part of everyone. GWP will play its part.

Read more. (article published by GWP global)

http://www.gwp.org/en/CACENA/http://www.gwp.org/gwp-in-action/Central-Asia-and-Caucasus/News-and-Activities-GWP-Central-Asia-and-Caucasus/Water-Management-in-Mongolia-Needs-Improving/http://www.gwp.org/en/GWP-CEE/gwp-cee-in-action/news-and-activities/Together-for-a-water-secure-world/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUbQSN8z1-whttps://www.youtube.com/user/gwplivehttp://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/Sustainable-Water-Management---a-Pivotal-Role-in-the-2030-Development-Agenda/

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Transboundary plan in Albania and Montenegro

A transboundary integrated management plan for the Buna/Bojana Area in Albania and Montenegro

was presented on 7 September in Ulcinj, Montenegro. The plan considers impacts on the coastal

zone and the river basin from agriculture, tourism, and urbanisation

Read more. (article published by GWP Mediterranean)

7th WACDEP Technical Coordination Workshop

The Water Resources Commission in collaboration with Ghana Country Water Partnership of GWP

hosted the 7th WACDEP Technical Coordination Workshop in Accra, Ghana on 5-7 October.

Read more. (article published by WACDEP Africa)

Partnership for water and sanitation in Karachi

In the early 2000s it was clear to the citizens and municipality of the megacity of Karachi, Pakistan,

that nothing short of stakeholder empowerment would be sufficient to overcome the urban water

management problems facing the city. The result was the GWP-supported Karachi Water

Partnership which has successfully served as a platform for collective action by citizens, government,

and the private sector to better manage water resources.

Read more. (article published by GWP global)

http://www.gwp.org/en/GWP-Mediterranean/gwp-in-action1/News-List-Page/Final-Consultation-Meeting-for-the-Presentation-of-the-BunaBojana-Transboundary-Integrated-Management-Plan/http://www.gwp.org/en/WACDEP/NEWS-AND-EVENTS/Events-Listing/7th-WACDEP-Technical-Coordination-Workshop-in-Accra-Ghana/http://www.gwp.org/en/gwp-in-action/Impact-Stories/Partnership-for-Water-and-Sanitation-in-Karachi-/

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GWP in the news (September-October 2015)

Energy and fuel: Gas prices to remain fixed throughout winter (Malta Independent Online)

7th WACDEP Technical Coordination Meeting opens in Accra (Graphic Online)

Water Resources Minister inaugurates WACDEP meeting (Ghana News Agency)

BeWater works with Tunisian youth in water resources management and climate change

adaptation (BeWater)

SADC to discuss water sector cooperation (StarAfrica)

No phone signal in a disaster? Solar network 'in a box' to the rescue (Reuters)

Coming events

22 Oct 2015, ICCG webinar: Urban Climate Resilience and Decision Making with Focus on Water

22 Oct 2015, CDP's 2015 Global Water Forum, Tokyo, Japan

27 Oct 2015, Water-Drop project Capitalization seminar, Rome, Italy

November training courses on water management, HR Wallingford, UK

9 Nov - 6 Dec 2015, Introduction to Water Diplomacy, UNITAR e-learning course

17-18 Nov 2015, Securing Sustainable Water For All, Karachi, Pakistan

9-11 Dec 2015, Water Security 2015, University of Oxford, UK

Vacancies

Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Manager, deadline 8 November 2015.

People

Obituary of former GWP CEE Patron Mr. Árpád Göncz (Washington Post)

http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-10-13/local-news/Energy-and-fuel-Gas-prices-to-remain-fixed-throughout-winter-6736143497http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/50753-7th-wacdep-technical-coordination-meeting-opens-in-accra.htmlhttp://www.ghananewsagency.org/science/water-resources-minister-inaugurates-wacdep-meeting--95316http://www.bewaterproject.eu/bewater-society/rmel-society-tunisia/item/bewater-works-with-tunisian-youth-in-water-resources-management-and-climate-change-adaptationhttp://www.bewaterproject.eu/bewater-society/rmel-society-tunisia/item/bewater-works-with-tunisian-youth-in-water-resources-management-and-climate-change-adaptationhttp://en.starafrica.com/news/sadc-to-discuss-water-sector-cooperation.htmlhttp://in.reuters.com/article/2015/09/21/pakistan-disaster-solar-idINL5N11O18N20150921http://www.iccgov.org/en/event/urban-climate-resilience-and-decision-making-with-focus-on-water/https://www.cdp.net/en-US/Pages/events/2015/form-event-reg.htmlhttp://water-drop.enea.it/news/water-drop-project-capitalization-seminar-italian-experiences-enpi-cbc-med-projectshttp://training.hrwallingford.com/https://www.unitar.org/event/introduction-water-diplomacy-1http://www.hisaar.org/4_conferences/2015_conference.htmlhttp://www.watersecurity2015.org/http://www.gwp.org/en/About-GWP/Vacancies-and-Internships/Resource-Mobilisation-and-Partnership-Manager/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/arpad-goncz-hungarys-1st-post-communist-president-dies/2015/10/06/c83e84b6-6c29-11e5-91eb-27ad15c2b723_story.html

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New Resources

The State of Food and Agriculture 2015 (FAO)

Friends of Governance for Sustainable Development

17goals.org

Report: 2015 UN-Water Zaragoza Conference from Vision to Action (in pdf)

Online Ecosystem Value Estimator (USAID Mekong ARCC)

The Oceans and US (Eye on Earth Community)

Video: SD14 - An Ocean Opportunity (The Global Ocean Commission)

Calls

Journal of Global Resources. Deadline 21 October.

Join the UNEP-DHI Eco Challenge 2016 as a country partner. Deadline 31 October.

Desalination for the Environment Clean Water and Energy (EDS). Deadline 30 November.

http://www.fao.org/publications/sofa/2015/en/http://friendsofgovernance.org/http://17goals.org/http://www.pdf-archive.com/2015/09/24/waterandsd-vision-to-action-2/waterandsd-vision-to-action-2.pdfhttp://mekongarcc.net/ESV_tool/ESV.htmlhttp://www.eoesummit.org/initiative/eye-on-oceans-blue-carbon/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfwymvYHyWk&feature=youtu.behttp://www.isdesr.org/http://www.dhigroup.com/global/news/2015/10/call-for-partners--join-the-unep-dhi-eco-challenge-2016-as-a-country-partner/unep-dhi-eco-challenge-registration-formhttp://desline.com/congress/Rome2016/abstract-submission.php

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GLOBAL

Narrative Report

September 2015

IDMP and APFM

Compiled by Frederik

1. APFM Advisory and Management Committee Meetings

Well attended meeting on 07 and 08 September in Geneva with plenty of follow-up. Meeting report

with details will be released over the next weeks.

2. IDMP Advisory and Management Committee Meetings

Well attended meeting on 09 and 10 September with plenty of follow-up. Meeting report with

details will be released over the next weeks.

Pictures from the IDMP Advisory Committee Meetings

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GWP Regions

CARIBBEAN

Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) Monthly Report for September 2015

Activities

GWP-C and NIHERST Rainwater Harvesting Model Exhibited at International Project Management Conference in Trinidad

The National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) was invited to have an exhibit at the Project Management Conference of the Southern Caribbean Chapter on September 22nd and 23rd, 2015 in Trinidad. The Conference which was put on by the Project Management Institute Southern Caribbean Chapter (PMI SCC) represented the 8th International Biennial Conference of the organisation and was held under the theme “Project Management for a Sustainable World: Economic, Environmental and Social Sustainability For Successful Project Delivery.” Given the theme of the event, NIHERST approached the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) to partner by exhibiting the GWP-C and NIHERST Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) demonstration model at the Conference. In December 2014 with the assistance of NIHERST and the Water Resources Authority (WRA) of Jamaica, the GWP-C produced a new and improved version of its original RWH travelling model established in 2010. The new RWH model which was exhibited at the Project Management Conference promotes the same methodology of the original model where it is equipped with a first-flush diverter which promotes minimising contamination and enhancing the quality of captured and stored rainwater. The water that is first captured on the rooftop of a RWH system can be contaminated by animal droppings, among other debris. The first-flush system which would form the bottom part of the downpipe is used to divert the initial water with pollutants from the roof ensuring that it does not enter the storage device being used.

Cross-sections of the NIHERST exhibition booth at the Project Management Conference of the Southern Caribbean Chapter featuring the GWP-C-NIHERST Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) model. Mr. Sean Deolat, Project Officer at

NIHERST is seen sharing information with visitors to the booth.

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GWP-C and NIHERST’s RWH model exhibited at the International Conference sparked a lot of interest by the hundreds of national, regional and international practitioners attending the event. NIHERST Project Officers, Mr. Sean Deolat and Ms. Davvia DeMerieux who have been involved in various RWH activities done in partnership between GWP-C and NIHERST were stationed at the exhibit to provide information on the work of both organisations in the area of RWH. Visitors to the RWH exhibit at the Conference also received a combination of NIHERST and GWP-C brochures and memorabilia on RWH and water security. The GWP-C was pleased to support NIHERST in this activity with the use of the RWH model and remains committed to continuing to work with NIHERST and its other partners in building awareness on water sustainability.

GWP-C Welcomes Six New Partners During the month of September, the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) welcomed six (6) new partners. They include: Sustain T&T – Based in Trinidad and Tobago, this non-governmental organisation (NGO) is dedicated to championing environmental sustainability and sustainable living in Trinidad and Tobago, through education, information exchange, community building and public engagement. Sustain T&T strives to become a primary resource in the country for information and education services related to sustainable and green living activities. HaiT&T Foundation – This NGO based in Trinidad and Tobago was founded in 2010 by Trinidad and Tobago professions in response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The organisation’s motto is “Building a foundation for children in need” and some of its main objectives are:

- To improve the quality of life in terms of security, education and opportunity for the most vulnerable in society.

- Sustainable development, hence the need to provide water and electricity on an ongoing basis with the least possible resources.

- Utilise technology, improving the status quo. E.g. solar energy - Forming links with partners and stakeholders sharing the same vision.

Foundation to Change the Image of Haiti (FOCIH) – This NGO works regionally and internationally and is based in the United States of America. One of its main objectives is to promote healthy living conditions among the impoverished population in Haiti by addressing waste, water and air quality management. The FOCIH also works to plan and build safe, decent and affordable shelter, as well as, provide technical training and development assistance in construction, disaster planning, waste and water filtration systems. Caribbean Well Service Company Limited – Based in Trinidad and Tobago, this private company does work on a national, regional and international scale. The organisation offers a commercially viable Oilfield Management solution and is also involved in drilling water wells and water and wastewater treatment. The company’s team is made up of a range of professionals with such as: geologists, hydrogeologist, reservoir engineers, process engineers, wellsite engineers, petroleum specialists, among others.

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Bendals Community Group (BCG) – Based in Antigua, this community-based organisation (CBO) focuses on community development and advocacy and seeks to impact the educational, environmental, social and economic facets of their community. The organisation since being formed in 2001 has executed various activities and projects to support community development. Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) – Based in Antigua, this NGO’s vision is for a society that is informed and empowered to sustainably use and manage its natural resources. Some of EAG’s main activities include:

- Raising public awareness of the value of and threats to natural resources and promoting their sustainable management.

- Promoting civil society participation in environmental decision-making and management. - Developing and implementing natural resource conservation projects that advance a better

understanding of the use and management of natural resources. - Advocating for policies, legislation and programmes which support sustainable use and

management of natural resources. GWP-C and GWP African Regions Engage in South-South Learning at WACDEP Meeting

Dr. Natalie Boodram, Programme Manager of the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean’s (GWP-C’s), Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP) participated virtually at the annual Global Water Partnership (GWP) African WACDEP Technical Coordination Meeting on October 5th, 2015. The GWP-C was asked to present on its current “Caribbean Climate-Proofing Water Investment” project which is being executed under its WACDEP Programme carried out in partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) with funding from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN). Key to the initiative is the development of a Caribbean Climate Resilience and Water Security Investment Plan (CCReWSIP) which aims to provide a coordinated and programmatic approach to identifying, prioritising and sourcing finance for actions to enhance the climate resilience of the Caribbean through improved water resources management. Following the Meeting, Dr. Boodram explained that similar challenges were identified between the Caribbean and African regions. She pointed out that similar to the Caribbean, African governments don’t simply want an investment plan document; they want funds (financial resources) and on the ground projects. As a result, during her presentation, Dr. Boodram was able to share how GWP-C’s WACDEP is trying to expedite the projects and funding elements under CCReWSIP. The GWP-C WACDEP presentation was well-received at the Meeting and reinforced GWP-C’s commitment to engaging in south-south learning exchanges with other GWP regions to support strengthening its working and gaining knowledge from other regions’ experiences.

Coming Events

GWP-C to Host First-Ever Electronic Annual General Meeting (E-AGM) The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) plans to host its first-ever Electronic Annual General Meeting (E-AGM) on November 10th, 2015. The online meeting will be GWP-C’s 10th AGM and will be hosted via an online video platform.

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The effort to move towards an electronic platform for the AGM is to allow for greater participation among GWP-C’s eighty (80) plus Partners in more than twenty (20) countries. The General Assembly (GWP-C’s Partners) is the highest decision making body of the organisation and therefore GWP-C’s Partners’ involvement, inputs and participation in the E-AGM is crucial to the strategic direction of the organisation. CENTRAL AFRICA

LCBC, For the implementation of IWRM for transboundary water resources management

From the 7th to 10th September, 2015 was held in N’djamena, Chad a training workshop for staff and experts of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) on IWRM for transboundary water resources management. Organized by the Department of Natural Resources Management of the LCBC in collaboration with GWP Central Africa (GWP CAf), the workshop brought together fifteen participants from the secretariat of the LCBC. The objective was to strengthen their understanding of the IWRM concept and its principles, and also develop their capacity in using some specific IWRM planning tools with a special focus on development and management of transboundary water resources. It also aimed at ensuring a common understanding of the concepts, principles and planning process of IWRM among key staff of the LCBC secretariat.

Participants were edified by four experts from the Global Water Partnership Network in Africa, through presentations, group work and debates for a period of four days, on water resources management terminology, and the concept, principles, planning process for IWRM. The highlight was the “prisoner’s dilemma” exercise to demonstrate the importance of dialogue and negotiation in water and natural resources management.

At the end of the workshop, participants were happy with the knowledge gained and indicated they had a better understanding of the concept and principles of IWRM. They further appreciated the pedagogical materials that were handed to them to help them strengthen their understanding of IWRM.

ECCAS and GWP-CAf for setting up National Hydrology and Meteorology Services (NHMS)

in Central Africa

From 29th to 30th September, 2015 the meeting of the “Taskforce” for the development of central Africa regional hdyro-meteorological strategy was held in Douala, Cameroon. It was

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organized by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in collaboration with GWP-CAf.

In addition to ECCAS and GWP-CAf’s experts, the meeting was attended by national experts in meteorology and hydrology from Cameroon, Congo, Chad, DR Congo, Gabon and Sao Tomé é Principe as well as representatives of UNESCO and Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC).

The “Taskforce” meeting planned during a working visit conducted by GWP-CAf to Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) in July 2015, enabled experts to better understand the regional hydrometeorological strategy elaboration process and approve the regional synthesis report of baseline studies for National Hydrological and Meteorological Services conducted in six (6) pilot countries in Central Africa. The road map for the development of regional hydro meteorological services strategy in Central Africa was also discussed and approved. At the opening ceremony, the representative of ECCAS highlighted that the Taskforce is the key decision making structure for the development of the regional hydrometeorological strategy. While, the GWP-CAf chair in his turn invited experts to be both strategic and proactive in improving the state of national hydrometeorological services by providing politicians with reliable information. During two days of reflection, participants followed presentations on the ECCAS Water Information System, the GWP network and the Water, Climate and Development Program (WACDEP), the national hydrometeorological strategy elaboration process, the UNESCO project on “revising hydrological norms”, the ECCAS regional strategy on management and prevention of risks, and the regional synthesis report on the state of hydrometeorological services in Central Africa.

The regional synthesis report was approved in plenary, while the “Roadmap” for the elaboration of the regional hydrometeorological services strategy was discussed and approved through group work and plenary. Lessons learned

Sharing hydro meteorological data between countries and institutions is very complex and needs to reflected upon with care;

Involving NMHS of all countries in the “taskforce” may not be possible for logistic reasons, thus representatives of Committees of Directors of National Meteorological Services and National Hydrological Services will be called upon to represent their peers.

Outcomes

The regional synthesis report of baseline study of National Hydrological and Meteorological Services for six pilot countries in Central Africa was adopted;

The road map for the development of regional hydro meteorological services strategy in Central Africa was adopted;

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Recommendations to ECCAS and GWP-CAf

Experts strongly recommended that baseline studies be conducted for National Hydrological and Meteorological Services in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea;

The Niger River Basin Authority, which includes two Central African countries, should be included as a member of the Taskforce;

“Taskforce” should be formalised by a decision of ECCAS;

A resource mobilization strategy should be developed and executed by GWP and ECCAS to continue the next steps of the process.

CENTRAL AMERICA

Monthly Report September 2015

GWP PANAMA

On September 8-12, UTP organized a local

replica of the regional toolbox workshop,

organized last year by GWP Central America,

with the participation of professors and other

technical experts from the province of Cocle.

In October 2014, GWP Central America with

the Technological University of Panama (UTP)

organized a regional workshop to disseminate

the possible academic uses of GWP´s ToolBox

in the region. The facilitator for the regional

workshop was Danka Thalmeinerova, Senior

Knowledge Management Officer for GWP.

This year the University of Panama organized a replica of the regional workshop in the Cocle campus.

The workshop was held with the participation of 20 people including UTP professors, representatives

of the Ministry of Environment and other water experts.

Participants were given an overview of the Toolbox and the different documents available, as well as

examples of how the tool is being used in other academic institutions. There was also a presentation

on the various academic programs in the UTP that include studies related to IWRM.

The CWPs in the region have been coordinating local replicas to continue spreading the word on the

use of Toolbox in the academic settings, last year GWP Nicaragua coordinated two workshops.

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CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

Monthly report September 2015

COUNTRY WATER PARTNERSHIPS activities GWP Hungary

17-18 September: The Hungarian Hydrological

Society organized Youth Days in Balatonfüred where the

winners of the national 2015 Stockholm Junior Water Prize

competition and the national organizer were invited to

deliver presentations on the SJWP and the experiences gained

during the international final. The GWP Water Glossary was

also presented to the audience.

29-30 September: The Hungarian Water Utility

Association celebrating its 25th anniversary organized an

International Best Practice Conference at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest. Invited

speakers were Kalanithy Vairavamoorthy GWP TEC member and József Gayer GWP Hungary chair.

Further development of the online GWP water glossary was carried out.

GWP Hungary homepage has been maintained and regularly updated.

GWP Slovenia

The final DAM 2015 event was organized on 11 September on Castle Snežnik by GWP Slovenija, Ministry of Environment and Slovenian Environment Agency (SEA). In the first part of the event SEA presented the high water mark of two floods in 2014 on the castle wall. The mayor and residents affected by the floods in 2014 presented their experiences with the last high waters. We also drew attention to the fact that the floods are sooner or later followed by the drought and the need to prepare for both. After completing the presentation Mitja Bricelj, state secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Martina Zupan from Slovenia GWP awarded prizes to the winnwer of DAM 2015. Three winning schools received cameras, all participating schools were given the book "Planet Water", written by Lučka Kajfež Bogataj and 3 high quality flasks for water with the inscription "Let's drink tap water". The report on the event was published the same day on POP TV and internet pages of the Ministry of Environment (here and here).

http://www.ifivizdij.hu/http://www.ifivizdij.hu/http://www.gwpszotar.hu/http://www.gwpmo.hu/

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The conference "Implementation of the Adriatic-Ionian macro-regional strategy in Slovenia - Challenges and opportunities” was one day event in frame of celebration of the Day of Mediterrannean cost on 25 September. M. Zupan presented the project program Wise Island Water Management (WISELAND).

GWP Romania

Preparation of CWP-Romania slides for reporting to the 2nd RC meeting planned to be held during 3-6

October in Cres –Croatia. Also other requests and documents for the same meeting were analysed

and responses sent as requested. Reading and preparatory activities for participation to the

mentioned RC meeting

The Technical Committee had 3 new Technical Focus Papers launched on 28 August in Stockholm.

They were disseminated to our Local Partners including the indicated mode from the invitation to

find out more at the link on GWP page. It was also indicated the possibility to ask for some printed

copies for universities or technical libraries.

Next steps and Potential outcomes: All these activities and documents made available to our

partners are a real help for them, as per their feedback. They also help increasing GWP visibility at all

levels, global, regional and national.

Administrative activities: Works for the CWP site format update, and completion with the already

mentioned recently finalized produced and/or translated documents related to IWRM processes:

strategies elaboration, experts and public consultations, etc.

IDMP CEE activities

Guidelines for preparation of the Drought Management Plans were released

On 4 September the Guidelines for preparation of the Drought Management Plans as part of the

River Basin Management Plan were officially released.

The Guidelines for download.

Article about the release.

Press release in EurActiv.

IDMP CEE forest experts published an article

Bulgarian experts involved in the IDMP CEE demonstration project Assessment of drought impact on forests published an article about the results in Silva Balcanica.

Input for the “ICT for Water Security” training manual

IDMP CEE was invited to participate to the training manual for decision makers on “ICT for Water

Security” with some case studies. The publication is part of the project run by Central European

http://www.gwp.org/gwp-in-action/News-and-Activities/GWP-Technical-Committee-Launching-New-Publications--Follow-Live-Stream/http://www.gwp.org/Global/GWP-CEE_Files/IDMP-CEE/Drought-Guidelines-GWPCEE.pdfhttp://www.gwp.org/en/GWP-CEE/gwp-cee-in-action/news-and-activities/Step-by-step-guidance-towards-Drought-Management-Plans/http://pr.euractiv.com/pr/new-guidance-managing-droughts-cee-131288http://www.gwp.org/Global/GWP-CEE_Files/IDMP-CEE/IDMP-artcile-Raev.pdfhttp://www.gwp.org/Global/GWP-CEE_Files/IDMP-CEE/IDMP-artcile-Raev.pdfhttps://silvabalcanica.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/sb_161-2015_005-024.pdf

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University and connected with the initiative called “Eye on Earth” - global initiative, comprised of a

diverse set of stakeholders (UNEP, UNOOSA, USEPA, WRI, GEO, EEA, etc.) from all around the world

aiming to increase access to information to support sustainable development.

Three case studies have been prepared and published.

GWP CEE Secretariat activities

In September 2015 GWP CEE Secretariat was dealing mainly with:

Finalizing the Danube Art Master 2015 competition and communicating with the international jury.

Finalizing IDMP publications - Guidelines on Natural Small Water Retention Measures, Case Studies, 3 Technical/Briefing notes.

Richard Muller attended the Second Workshop for the preparation of the Tisza project proposal on 17 September in Szolnok, Hungary

Richard Muller attended Horizon 2020 Information Day for SC5-2016 calls on 21 September in Brussels, Belgium.

Richard Muller and Sabina Bokal attended TCP Danube kick-off event on 23-24 September in Budapest, Hungary.

Sabina Bokal attended the Carpathian Convention to present GWP CEE activities, projects and field of work, in order to find some common interests and joint initiatives. BTOR

Preparations of content and logistics for the Regional Council meeting on 4-5 October.

Preparation of 2015 reporting and 2016 workplan.

Preparation of an input to RESOURCE (H2020) and LIFE SOS (LIFE) proposals.

WaterInnEU project clarification on possibility of earlier start of GWP CEE lead Work Package 8 with leaders of the WP5, 6 and 7, as an input to the regular teleconference on 6 October.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

4-5 October – Council Meeting, Cres, Croatia.

6-7 October – Drought project preparatory meeting, Vienna, Austria

8-9 October – Water JPI workshop, Orleans, France

15-16 October – ICPDR PP EG meeting, Budapest, Hungary

21-24 October, EUROPE-INBO 2015, Thessaloniki

17-20 November, UN ECE Water Convention Meeting of the Parties (MoP), Budapest, Hungary

1-2 December, ICPDR Ordinary Meeting, Vienna, Austria

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CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS

1. The First meeting of the Coordination Group on Regional Information Space for Water and Environment in Central Asia

GWP CACENA Regional Coordinator Vadim Sokolov took part in the first meeting of the Coordination Group on a Regional Information Space for Water and Environment in Central Asia initiated by UNECE that was held on 1-2 September 2015 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Representatives of regional institutions, such as EC IFAS, SIC ICWC, SIC ICSD, BWO Amudarya, BWO Syrdarya, Regional Hydrological Center, CAREC, Regional Mountain Centre for Central Asia, CDC “Energy”, ICWC Secretariat, ICSD Secretariat, as well as representatives of key donors (World bank, SDC, GIZ, UNEP) participated in this meeting.

The mission of the Coordination Group is to create conditions for governance and coordination of activities of all stakeholders on development of regional information space for water and environment in Central Asia. It is expected that such regional space will provide a comprehensive body of open and easily interpretable information and will be used by the Governments of Central Asia and the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea and its organizations as a decision support tool. The public, academia, educational institutions and civil society should also have access to this information space.

Leaders of Coordination Group (from left): Saghit Ibatullin (UNECE Convention Monitoring Expert from CA), Shukhrat Talipov (EC IFAS), Bo Libert and Marton Krasnay (UNECE), Vadim Sokolov (GWP CACENA/SIC ICWC)

The meeting was organized in form of 8 sessions:

Setting the scene

Achievements and problems in data production, analysis and information exchange

Principles, common criteria and structure of the information space

Better decision support based on reliable, agreed upon information

Scope of information

Geographical coverage and sources of information

Legal basis and financing

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Transparency, access by academia, universities and the civil society

Working moments of the Coordination Group meeting

2. The Two-Day International Conference dedicated to 15 years of the Agreement between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

GWP CACENA Regional Coordinator Vadim Sokolov took part in the two-day international conference dedicated to 15 years since the date of signature of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Use of Water Management Facilities of Intergovernmental Status on the Rivers Chu and Talas that started in Chok-Tal village, Issyk-Kul province on 16 September 2015.

This Agreement was signed by the Governments of the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan in January 2000 and later ratified by National Parliaments in order to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation on use of water management facilities of intergovernmental status on the Chu and Talas rivers.

Mr. Tilek Isabekov, Co-chair of the Chu-Talas Water Commission from Kyrgyz party, First Deputy Director General of the Department for Water Resources and Land Reclamation, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Agriculture and Land

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Reclamation in his welcome speech underlined the importance of given Agreement for development of bilateral cooperation for reliable water supply in the two transboundary river basins.

Co-chair of the Commission from Kazakh party Mr. Yerlan Nysanbayev, Vice-Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan also emphasized the significance of efforts undertaken within the framework of this Agreement, including development of principles governing joint water management based on the interests of each state.

The Conference brought up about 100 participants, including representatives of the national ministries and agencies from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, the International Fund for saving the Aral Sea, the international organizations such as GWP CACENA, UNECE, OSCE, GIZ, SDC, as well as individual water professionals.

3. The 67th meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia

GWP CACENA Regional Coordinator Vadim Sokolov took part in the 67th meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination in Central Asia, which was held on 17th of September 2015 in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyz Republic.

Opening of the 67th meeting of ICWC and some working moments

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ICWC meeting was held under the chairmanship of the First Deputy Director General of the Department for Water Resources and Land Reclamation, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Mr. Tilek Isabekov. The following issues were discussed in accordance with the agreed agenda:

1. Fulfillment of water withdrawals quotas and operation regimes of the reservoir cascades in the Amudarya and Syrdarya River Basins over the growing season 2015 and the forecast for the non-growing season 2015-2016.

2. Presentation and discussion of proposals and comments received in the course of interdepartmental approval at the national level of the draft Agreement between the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan on Information and Analytical Support of Water Management, Use, and Protection in the Aral Sea Basin and the Arrangement of Interstate Exchange of Information.

3. Consideration of GIZ Project Concept “Promoting enhancement of regional water cooperation in Central Asia by building capacities of BWO Amudarya, BWO Syrdarya and their divisions”.

4. Agenda and venue of the next 68th ICWC meeting.

Relevant decisions were made on all the above issues.

Procedure of the 67th ICWC meeting Protocol signing by ICWC members – Heads of National Water authorities of five countries

Taking occasion of the 67th meeting of Interstate Commission for Water Coordination (ICWC), Directors of two Basin Organizations (BWO Amudarya and BWO Syrdarya), Mr. Makhramov and Mr. Kholkhudjaev visited Bishkek on transit to Issykkul on 15th September. Using this opportunity GWP CACENA Secretariat organized a working meeting of those persons with WACDEP CACENA Project Manager, Mr. Djailoobaev to discuss results of climate change adaptation activities under the WACDEP CACENA project and how they could be used by BWOs in their water resources management practices.

4. The Pilot Training for Strengthening Model Capacity

GWP CACENA Regional Secretariat in cooperation with the World Bank conducted the Pilot Training for Strengthening Model Capacity, which was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 28 September - 3 October 2015.

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The objective of this pilot training is to strengthen model capacity –get people to understand a modeling. The training was delivered on the basis of the curriculum targeted for mid-level decision makers. The goal is to work through the process of modeling, using the 3 models as guides but not getting "under the hood" too much. This includes selecting basin boundaries, time span, defining questions, understanding the different types of models for different uses, etc., so that the workshop participants understand the general approach and ask the right questions to the modelers. This pilot training was delivered for 20 mid-level managers represented 6 countries (including Afghanistan) who have little experience in modeling. Applications of water resources management models and best practices for selecting suitable models were presented and discussed. This was followed by a general discussion of the audience. In addition, categories of possible water resources problems in the region that need modeling support were discussed in general terms. The Aral Sea Basin is comprised of 2 main river basins - the Syrdarya and Amudarya - and the problems of both should be considered. These included basin hydrology, water consumption, and water use efficiency.

The key organizers of the pilot training: Anatoliy Sorokin (SIC ICWC), Daryl Fields (World Bank), Vadim Sokolov (GWP CACENA)

A pilot training was implemented to redefine the curriculum for a longer-term training program. The regional water project concurrently was scoped, as part of the implementation of ASBP3 as agreed upon in the EC-IFAS World Bank MOU. Implementation proposes to include developing an information system, which is in line with the Road Map objectives to develop a (1) an information/data portal, (2) training on modeling, and (3) professional development.

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Participants of the training

However, several things are needed to follow up this pilot activity as input to development of the regional project: a structure for training that was tested; a curriculum for training, customization of the training based on country's needs and issues; and a results framework to indicate what success from the training program looks like.

Collaboration will continue during 2016 with the Model Expert Group (MEG).

5. Preparing the Work Plan and Budget 2016

GWP CACENA Regional Secretariat during September 2015 organized a consultation process with all CWPs concerning the work plan and budget for 2016. It is important to note that Mongolia will actively participate in WACDEP-2. Taking this into account, budget allocation for 2016 was specifically discussed.

6. Second WASTEnet Technical Seminar on Natural Treatment Systems and Constructed Wetlands

CWP-Armenia took part at the Seminar "Introducing NTS and CWs as a viable alternative for Wastewater

Treatment of Small Communities" organized by the Ilia State University of Armenia on 24 September 2015.

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Participants

Ms. Arevik Hovsepyan , CWP-Armenia Coordinator, made the presentation "Natural Wastewater Treatment

Systems: Institutional and Financing Considerations, Lessons from Armenia". This presentation is based on the

results of WACDEP CACENA demonstration project in Armenia.

Mr. Artak Mkrtumyan, representing the Parakar village, informed participants about problems related to the

treatment station operation (people behaviour, financing, technical issues, etc.).

7. Final presentation of USAID project "Clean Energy and Water"

On 23 September 2015 CWP-Armenia participated at the final presentation of USAID project. The management

plan for the Armenian Southern watershed, methodology for environmental flow assessment, as well as the pilot

projects on saving the energy and water resources, were developed within the USAID project.

8. Project proposal "Development of Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan at the Local Level"

CWP-Armenia prepared the project proposal "Development of Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan at the

Local Level" for submission to the competition announced by the Climate East Forum (estimated grant - 12000

euro).

It is supposed to develop the Action Plan on Climate Change Adaptation for 3 settlements in the Lory and Shirak

areas of Armenia.

9. WACDEP CACENA in Armenia

CWP-Armenia made a contract with LLC "JRAHAMUS" on the lagoons and the sedimentary pond refinement.

The contract with specialist on Hyacinthus cultivation and fish breeding for creating proper environment in the

naturally aerating pond was made.

The monitoring of wastewater treatment and water quality was conducted.

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Cultivation of Hyacinthus Fish breeding pond

10. The Roundtable on Biological Technologies for Treatment of Saline Soil

The Roundtable on Biological Technologies for Treatment of Saline Soil organized by CWP-Azerbaijan was held

on 22 September 2015 in Baku.

Participants (total: 26 people): Public Corporation on Land Reclamation and Water Management of Azerbaijan,

Scientific Production Association on Hydraulic Engineering and Land Reclamation of Azerbaijan, Institute

"AZGIPROVODHOZ", USA Company "KENZBIO".

GWP CACENA RC Member Mr. Osmanov informed participants about available water resources of Azerbaijan,

IWRM in the republic. Participants noted importance of such meetings.

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11. The World Bank seminar

CWP-Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Inter-departmental Technical Working Group on developing a new

project "Water Resources Management in Central Asia (CA - WaRM)". This project was initiated by the

Department on Water Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation of the Republic

of Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank for strengthening management of information system on water

resources and knowledge platform for water management in Central Asia. CWP-Kyrgyzstan as a member of the Inter-departmental Technical Working Group on developing a new project participate in the seminar organized by the World Bank on 7 September 2015 in Bishkek. Ms. Kasiet Musabaeva informed participants about CWP-Kyrgyzstan activity on capacity building, access and shairing information on water resources management etc.

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12. FinWaterWEI meeting

The working meeting on cooperation between CWP-Kyrgyzstan and FinWaterWEI program coordinator Ms. Tea

Turnros was held on 15 September 2015 in the FinWaterWEI office in Bishkek. The FinWaterWEI program

assistant Ms. Gruzdova and the Aarhus Centre Director Mr. Nurbekov attended also the meeting. The

FinWaterWEI II Programme as assistance for water sector is being implemented in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

under support of the Government of Finland.

The theme: Brief information about current and further activity of participants related to IWRM and other

"water" issues and public awareness, gender issue and synergy within implementing activity.

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13. Conference "Cooperation on Ecology between Finland and Kyrgyzstan"

CWP-Kyrgyzstan participated in the Conference "Cooperation on Ecology between Finland and Kyrgyzstan"

held on 16 September 2015 in Bishkek. The key themes: management of environmental data for climate

change adaptation and rational nature management. Organizers: the State Agency on Environment

Protection and Forestry at the Government of Kyrgyzstan, KYRGYZHYDROMET at the Ministry of Emerge ncy

Situations and the State Agency on Geology and Mineral Resources at the Government of Kyrgyzstan.

14. Action "Clean Issyk Kul"

On 19-20 September 2015 CWP-Kyrgyzstan jointly with the Public Fund "Clean Issyk Kul" and the Aarhus Centre took part in the cleaning of coastal zone of the Issyk Kul lake in Cholpon-ata. Professional divers and nature-lovers from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Russia participated. During 2 days of rain, a lot of garbage (plastic bottles and bags, toys etc.) was collected. This action aimed to draw public attention to protection of Issyk Kul lake and safe swimming of Kyrgyz people and guests.

15. Seminar for young government employees of water sector from Central Asia and

Afghanistan

The Seminar for young government employees of water sector from Central Asia and Afghanistan organized by

the German-Kazakh University jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, the Ministry of Foreign

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Affairs of Kazakhstan, UNESCO, World Bank, OSCE, the UN Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central

Asia, was held on 23-25 September 2015 in Almaty. CWP-Kyrgyzstan and CWP-Tajikistan took part in the

seminar. CWP-Tajikistan Coordinator Prof Yarash Pulatov as a National Expert, made presentation "National

legislation of Tajikistan on water resources management and climate". CWP-Kyrgyzstan Coordinator Mr.

Abdybay Djailoobaev as a National Expert, made presentation "National legislation of Kyrgyzstan on water

resources management ". He informed about reform in water resources management (basin management

principle), monitoring and information exchange, flood control, land reform (right of property), and water

resources protection.

16. Green development strategy of Ulaanbaatar city

The meetings on Green development strategy of Ulaanbaatar city were held from 1 till 28 September 2015.

CWP-Mongolia as a consulting and professional organization is involved to development of green strategy of

capital city mostly focusing on water security and water scarcity of Ulaanbaatar city.

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17. SDG meeting

CWP-Mongolia with the Cluster office of Parliament of Mongolia organized the SDG meeting on 17 September

2015 in Ulaanbaatar. More than 20 organizations and 50 people were invited to participate. The following

people made presentations: Prof. Basandorj Davaa, State Secretary of Ministry of Construction and Urban

Development Mr. Erdeneburen, and Ms.Bulgan from the Department on Sustainable Development of the

Ministry of Green Development and Environment.

18. The North-East Asian Mayors Conference

CWP-Mongolia was invited to take part in the North-East Asian Mayors Conference held on 21-22 September

2015 in Ulaanbaatar. CWP-Mongolia representative participated in the panel "Sustainable water management

for cities" and suggested to develop the IUWM approach and to increase the percentage of treated water for

reuse.

The Mayors forum of North-East Asian cities

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19. The High level meeting on Integrated Urban Water Management

CWP-Mongolia organized the workshop on Integrated Urban Water Management on 28 September 2015 in the

Government House of Mongolia in Ulaanbaatar. The workshop was attended by Ms. Bayanselenge (Minister of

Construction and Urban Development), Mr. Baterdene (Mayor of Ulaanbaatar city), the Minister of Environment

and Green Development, Mr. Francois Brikke (GWPO, Sweden) and representatives from 23 organizations (total:

85 people). [The Workshop Program is attached]

20. Demonstration of water saving irrigation technologies

In order to promote irrigation technologies for all-year productive use of irrigated lands in central areas of Tajikistan

the pilot sites for demonstrating water saving irrigation technologies were created by CWP-Tajikistan together with

its partners (the Gissarsky research centre, the Institute "TajikNIIGiM"). Researches of young scientists are supported,

the trainings on cropping technology for second yield using furrow and drip irrigation technologies, and the field

lessons on soil characteristics (Photo 1) are being conducted. Maize after wheat harvesting is shown on the photo 2

(September 10, 2015).

Photo 1 Photo 2

21. The field seminar "Ruzisahro"

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CWP-Tajikistan jointly with the department of intensive cropping technologies of the Institute of Agriculture of the

Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan organized the field seminar for scientists, farmers, water specialists and other

stakeholders on 17 September 2015. The aim is to demonstrate the intensive growing technologies for maize, nut,

panic grass, sunflower, golden gram in the Gissarsky Valley.

22. The seminar "Furrow irrigation with stream partitioning and water measuring"

The seminar "Furrow irrigation with stream partitioning and water measuring" under support of CWP-Tajikistan

was held on 12 September 2015 in Kurgan-Tube, Khaatlon region. Representatives of WUA "Yangi Hayet",

farmers, water specialists and other stakeholders took part. The aim was to inform participants about

innovations and inventions in irrigation and ways to apply them in agriculture. The moderator was Mr. Aslonov,

specialist-innovator.

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23. Training seminar on IWRM implementation

On 8 September 2015 CWP-Uzbekistan in cooperation with WUA of Pastdargom district of Samarkand region

organized the training seminar on IWRM implementation. Specialists of WUA and the leaders of some farms

actively implementing IWRM principles took part in the seminar.

Tools and new solutions for IWRM implementation coupled with economic and financial mechanisms as well

technical ones were discussed. Close cooperation between water users and water consumers in order to

minimize water losses was also considered.

Participants (total: 26 people) agreed to develop the incentive mechanism for water saving not only for water

consumers but also for water management organizations. Integration of water organizations, legal tools for

independence and self-discipline as well consulting agencies are needed to be developed. Participants noted that

GWP Partnership can assist effectively in such activity.

Additionally farmers raised the problem of simplification of mutual control of water distribution between WUAs

and farms.

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Appendix 1

Integrated Urban Water Management

Workshop Program

Mongolia, 28 September –2 October 2015

1. Context

Water security is under threat in many urban areas. The very nature of urbanization contributes to

water stress: rapid population growth, inadequate planning, pollution, poverty, competing demands

on the resource, and the urban water consumption is likely to double by 2025. In addition, climate

change is expected to cause significant changes as well in precipitation patterns which will affect the

availability of water and induce water related disasters.

The urban population of Mongolia is currently at 69% of the total population (about 3 million

inhabitants) and expected to go to 78% by 2025;45% live in Ulan Bator. Drinking water coverage is

estimated to be of 78% and only 64% of the urban population has access to sanitation facilities, but

the percentage has gone down over the years because of increased urbanization and unplanned

settlements. The water resources are very unevenly distributed in Mongolia, and the water quality has

become a critical issue. Furthermore Mongolian Mining and other industries have caused severe

pollution of watercourses leading to increased pressure on scarce water resources.

Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) provides a framework for interventions over the entire

water cycle and a reconsideration of the way water is used (and reused). IUWM addresses trade-offs

among water users: agriculture, industry, household, and ecosystems. More and more governments

recognise the importance of taking such an approach to address the challenges of cities.

To address the growing need of IUWM, GWP in collaboration with key partners (the University of South

Florida and the Water Partnership Program of the World Bank) have developed an IUWM toolkit and

training modules for stakeholders at all levels, and which will be presented in Mongolia for the first

time.

2. Objectives of the Workshop

The main objective of the Workshop is to contribute to the well-being of the urban population of

Mongolia by improving water and wastewater management through the implementation of an

integrated approach.

The specific objectives are:

To introduce the concept and principles of Integrated Urban Water Management

(IUWM) to a high level panel of 20 persons representing the urban sector of

Mongolia, and to 25 professional staff who will subsequently benefit from a more

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detailed training workshop. This first meeting will be held in Ulaanbaatar on Monday

28 September.

To implement a training session of 3 days with 25 professionals on how to

implement an integrated approach based on modules that were developed by the

University of South Florida, the Global Water Partnership and the Water Partnership

Program of the World Bank. This training session will held in the Mandal Resort, 55

km away from Ulaanbaatar, from 29September to 2 October.

3. Proposed agenda

Time Activities Persons involved

Monday 28 September 2015 High level “IUWM’ meeting in Ulaanbaatar - State Government building, Conference Room A

09:30 – 10:00 Registration of participants MWP

Introductory session

10:00 – 10:10 Welcome and introduction of participants Professor Basandorj, Coordinator Mongolia Water Partnership

10:10 – 10:15 Opening speech M. Battsogt, Member of Parliament and President of Mongolian Water Partnership

10:15 – 10:25 Opening remarks HE M. Tsogtbaatar, Minister of Construction and Urban Development

10:25 – 10:35 Opening address

World Bank Representative

10:35 – 10:45 Workshop objectives and link with SDGs M. Francois Brikke, Global Water Partnership

10:45 – 11:00 Presentation on Water Management in Ulanbaatar

M. Bat-Erdene,Vice Mayor of Ulanbaatar City

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break and group photo

Introducing the Integrated Urban Water Management Approach

11:30 – 12:00 Presentation on Key concept and principles of IUWM

M. Francois Brikke, GWP

12:00 – 12:20 Presentation on IUWM case studies

Dr Seneshaw Tsegaye, USF

12:20 – 12:50 Panel discussion with participants

M. Francois Brikke and M. Matthijs Schuring, World Bank

12:50 – 13:00 Conclusion and closing of session M. Battsogt, Member of Parliament and President of Mongolian Water Partnership

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch 4th floor building

Field visit Ulanbaatar and drive to Mandal Resort

14:00 – 17:00 Field visit in UB and drive to Mandal Resort (55km away from UB)

MWP

17:00 Arrival at external Workshop Site

19:00 – 20:00 Dinner

Tuesday 29 September

IUWM Technical Workshop

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08:30 – 08:45 Introduction to the IUWM Technical Workshop

Dr Seneshaw Tsegaye

08:45 – 09:15 Presentation on Stakeholders Engagement M. Francois Brikke

09:15 – 10:00 Group exercise on Stakeholders Engagement All

10:00 – 10:30 Feed-back from group exercise All

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 – 12:00 Presentation on the IUWM Diagnostic Tool Dr Seneshaw Tsegaye

12:00 – 12:30 Getting familiar with the tool on computers

All

12:30 – 13:00 Question and answers session

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 Presentation: Integrating stakeholders engagement process and the IUMM diagnostic tool

M. Francois Brikke

14:30 – 15:30 Group exercise using the computerized model + planning for an appraisal mission

All

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:00 Feed back in plenary and discussion on the tool

All

17:00 Conclusion M. Matthijs Schuring

19:00 – 20:00 Dinner

Wednesday 30 September

08:30 – 08:45 Recalling main lessons learnt from Day 1 and 2

M. Ankur Gupta

08:45 – 09:45 Presentation: Introduction to the Water Balance tool

Dr Seneshaw Tsegaye

09:45 – 10:30 Group exercise: Using the Water Balance tool

All

10:30 – 11:00 Feed back in plenary All

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break

11:30 – 12:00 Presentation: Introducing the concept of beneficiation for sanitation

M. Francois Brikke

12:00 – 12:30 Presentation: examples from different cities Dr Seneshaw Tsegaye

12:30 – 13:00 Presentation: The Sanitation challenge in Mongolia and discussion

Prof Basandorj

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 14:45 Presentation: Defining sanitation technological options (Household and city levels)

Dr Seneshaw Tsegaye

14:45 – 15:30 Group exercise: Defining technological options (Household and city levels)

All

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break

16:00 – 17:00 Group exercise: final selection criteria for the technical option (cost, management, institutional and normative parameters)

M. Francois Brikke

17:00 Conclusion M. Matthijs Schuring

19:00 – 20:00 Dinner

20:00 – 21:00 Evening discussion: IUWM and the SDGs

M. Francois Brikke

Thursday 1 October

08:30 – 08:45 Main lessons learnt from Day 3 All

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08:45 – 09:15 Presentation : Institutional Set-Up

M. Francois Brikke

09:15 – 10:15 Group exercise : Designing an institutional matrix and institutional analysis

All

10:15 – 10:30 Discussion on institutional set up All

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 – 12:00 Presentation : planned modules on IUWM Economics & Financing

M. Matthijs Schuring

12:00 – 13:00 Discussion on what participants consider important to be included in these modules

All

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 Presentation: Planning for and implementing IUWM

M. Francois Brikke

14:30 – 15:30 Group exercise: Planning for and implementing IUWM in Mongolia and next steps

All

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break All

16:00 – 16h30 Conclusion Prof. Basandorj, M. Francois Brikke, Dr Seneshaw, M. Matthijs Schuring, M. Ankur Gupta

16:30 – 17:30 Certificate Ceremony and Closing of Workshop

All

19:00 – 20:00 Dinner

Friday 2 October

09:00 Departure to Ulaanbaatar All

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CHINA

Global Water PartnershipChina (GWPChina)

Activities

On July 17 and 18, 2015, the 2015 Heavy Metal Remediation Summit was held in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. The event was organized by China Ecological Restoration

Website, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhangshan University, Guangdong Provincial

Environment Research Institute and Guangzhou Environmental Technology Center and co-

organized by China Environment Research Institute and GWP China and others, with over 600

participants.

There were 5 key-note speeches and 28 presentations on four sub-topics: heavy metal

pollution, health risk and ecological security, heavy metal pollut ion treatment and ecological

restoring in mining areas; heavy metal pollution treatment and soil management in farmlands;

polluted sites treatment and restoration and management.

Mr.ZhengRugang, Coordinator of GWP China, participated in the Summit. Prof. Cui Shubing

from Pearl River Water Resources Research Institute, recommended by GWP China, gave a

presentation entitled “Heavy Metal Pollution to Water Resources and Restoration of Water

Environment in Pearl River Basin”.

Mr.Zheng had discussed with Prof. Huang Jinlou, Director of China Ecological Restoration

Website and Associate Researcher, ChineseAcademy of Sciences, for further cooperation in

coming years between the two organizations.

In Media

News of the Summit was shared by various online media sources as seen below:

http://www.er-china.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=lists&catid=956 (China

Ecological Restoration Website —in Chinese)

http://news.163.com/15/0909/09/B32GJ17R00014SEH.html(Net Base—in Chinese)

http://finance.china.com.cn/roll/20150909/3331661.shtml(China Finance--in Chinese)

http://digitalpaper.stdaily.com/http_www.kjrb.com/kjrb/html/2015-

09/09/content_316258.htm?div=-1 (China Technology Daily—in Chinese)

http://www.gdep.gov.cn/zwxx_1/gzdt/dsdt/guangzhou/201509/t20150924_205337.htm

l (Department of Environmental Protection of Guangdong Province)

2015 Heavy Metal Remediation Summit

http://www.er-china.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=lists&catid=956http://news.163.com/15/0909/09/B32GJ17R00014SEH.htmlhttp://finance.china.com.cn/roll/20150909/3331661.shtmlhttp://digitalpaper.stdaily.com/http_www.kjrb.com/kjrb/html/2015-09/09/content_316258.htm?div=-1http://digitalpaper.stdaily.com/http_www.kjrb.com/kjrb/html/2015-09/09/content_316258.htm?div=-1http://www.gdep.gov.cn/zwxx_1/gzdt/dsdt/guangzhou/201509/t20150924_205337.htmlhttp://www.gdep.gov.cn/zwxx_1/gzdt/dsdt/guangzhou/201509/t20150924_205337.html

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On September 21 to 25,

2015, GWP China RWP, Standing Committee of the

Shaanxi Provincial People's

Congress, GWP China Shaanxi

PWP and Water Resources

Department of Shaanxi Province conducted a on-site survey

under the framework of “WACDEP: Investment on Water” to

collect the data and information on implementation of national and provincial investment on water

projects, particularly on small irrigation areas and rural drinking water security. The “last Km” refers

to the full completion of the irrigation structures invested by the national/provincial budgets; the

final beneficiaries of the water projects in rural areas are farmers. The issue of “last Km” aims at

achieving the best social benefits that can reflect the publicity, fairness, response and effectiveness

of policies.

At the first day, Prof. Wang Hao, Acting Chair of GWP China Region, Mr. Zheng Rugang, Coordinator

GWP China Region, and the accompanying GWP China Regional Secretariat staff, had exchanged

ideas and discussed with the Water Resources Department of Shaanxi Province about the survey

objectives and places as well as the overall arrangement.

The survey map was designed from the South, Middle to the North of Shaanxi Province, respectively

in Hanzhong, Xianyang and Yulin areas. Shaanxi Province is located in an important position that

connects East China and Central China as well as Northwest and Southwest China.Lying north-south

high, intermediate low, Shaanxi has many landforms such as highland, mountainous region, plain and

Water Investment to the “Last Km”

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basin.The geography of the area is described as desert in the north

along the border with Inner Mongolia, the Loess Plateau in the central

part of the province, the Qinling Mountain running east to west in the

south central part, and subtropical climate south of the Qinling

Mountain. Qinling Mountain, as the boundary of climate for South and

North China, traverses the province from east to west. Qinling

Mountain has the Yellow River water system to its north; with main

branches include Kuyue River, Wuding River, Yanhe River, Luohe River

and Jinghe River (branch

of Weihe River) from

north to south. Qinling

has Yangtze River water

system to its south, such

as Jialing River, Hanjiang

River and Danjiang River.

The survey group visited

Xixiang County of Hanzhong, Jingyang County of Xianyang and Yuyang District of Yulin City, from

South to North of Shaanxi Province. The small irrigation projects and rural drinking water situation

were different in each geographical areas. The group investigated farmlands and irrigation projects,

discussed with the local water authorities and the farmers, collected first-hand materials. The survey

results will be managed to report to the related governmental decision-makers as references in their

further planning of water investments on small irrigation areas and rural drinking water security

development, in other words, on ‘last Km’ issue of the irrigation projects.

In Media

The water projects investment has been implemented since 2009, the project development has

been also actively promoted in Shaanxi Province in recent years, related to local governments

have several process of implementation that can be read by their online media sources as seen

below:

http://www.sxmwr.gov.cn/sxmwr-ntsl-dfkj-index (Water Resources Department of Shaanxi Province—in Chinese)

http://www.xysl.gov.cn/Article/ShowInfo.asp?InfoID=5841 (YuyangWater Resources Department—in Chinese)

http://www.snxx.gov.cn/ (Xixiang Water Resources Department—in Chinese)

http://www.bidcenter.com.cn/newssearchyz-17313220.html (Yulin Water Resources Department—in Chinese)

http://www.sxmwr.gov.cn/sxmwr-ntsl-dfkj-indexhttp://www.xysl.gov.cn/Article/ShowInfo.asp?InfoID=5841http://www.snxx.gov.cn/http://www.bidcenter.com.cn/newssearchyz-17313220.html

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Late September,Water Salon had its first output“Water Salon Insight—Water and Hydropower Development in China” along with media platform “wechat” launched to the public. As the follow-up of the first activity of Water Salon, jointly organized by GWP China, WRI, WWF and IUCN, was completed in April, 2015, Water Salon Insight works as a visible media interacting government, experts and the people to discuss the common interests in water related fields.

The “Water Salon Insight—Water and Hydropower Development in China” reflects an insight of hydropower development in China as China has good hydropower resources that are ready to be developed to help the country deal with climate change, adjust its energy mix and ensure energy security to support stable socio-economic development. And Hydropower is considered as a clean and renewable energy because it does not significantly contribute to the emissions of conventional pollutants or greenhouse gases. The country also has

great hydropower potential. Currently it has only developed about 63.8% of its hydropower resources. Thus, China clearly needs to further develop its hydropower resources. The urgent issues, according to the Insight, include that “Too little attention is given to the negative environmental impacts of hydropower development”, “China must study the environmental impacts of hydropower development”, “Hydropower development plans must not endanger the country’s environmental security”, “China needs a national hydropower development plan that is coordinated with local economic growth”, “Improve oversight of the construction and operation of hydropower plants to ensure the environment is protected” and “The public and NGOs should be involved in the development of hydropower projects”.

The full version of the Insight is available to read or download from GWP China regional website or wechat media platform.

Water Salon Launches the First“Water Salon Insight“

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Coming events of GWP China Region

The “Dialogue of Integrated Water Resources Management of Black River Basin” will be organized on

October 15, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, focusing on the river basin developmentof Black River that

is a typical transboundary river covering several provinces in China.

The workshop is going to invite stakeholders from Qinghai Province, Gansu Province, Yellow River

Conservancy Commission, Black River Basin Bureau, Yellow River Basin Bureau, Black River Water and

Ecosystem Protection Institute and other organizations. It will review the experiences and outcomes

of the integrated plan and also make proposals on the water-saving technologies and tools in the

further development.

Reference:

The “Dialogue of Integrated Water Resources Management of Black River Basin” is on the

activates list in “the 2015 GWP China Regional Plan”, Number Activity 1.3

The “Survey on Transboundary Water Management in Hebei Province” will be jointly conducted by

GWP China and GWP China Hebei PWP in mid-October, in Hebei Province. Hebei Province has

several challenges due to climate change, including water use conflict with its neighboring provinces,

integrated water use of multiple water resources and harmonious development between water

resources and local eco-society.

Under the framework of “WACDEP: work package 1”, the survey will be designed and implemented

as the way in Shaanxi Province (Water Investment to the “Last Km”). The investigation group is going

to visit pilot areas, interview local residents and governmental agencies and collect materials and

information to reflect the existing problems and propose solutions.

Reference:

It is a part ofactivates listed in “the 2015 GWP China Regional Plan”, WACDEP Region: Work

Package 1

Dialogue of Integrated Water Resources Management of Black River Basin

Survey on Transboundary Water Management in Hebei Province

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EASTERN AFRICA

1. ENHANCING GOVERNANCE, LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKS OF TRANSBOUNDARY RIVER / LAKE BASIN ORGNAISATIONS IN AFRICA

From 28-30t September, GWPEA attended three days’ workshop gathering members of the

Coordination Bureau of African Network for River and Lake Basin Organizations (ANBO). The meeting

took place in Kinshasa, DR Congo at Memling Hotel. The workshop was facilitated by ANBO /SITWA

project. The overall objective of the workshop was to review and discuss the consultancy reports

notably “PROPOSED OPTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL AND GOVERNANCE STRAUCTUE OF ANBO and its

Regional Secretariat” and “ASSESSMENT OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS OF SLECTED

RIVER/ LAKE BASIN ORGANISATIONS”

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Report One: ASSESSMENT OF THE LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL NEEDS OF SELECTED RIVER/ LAKE

BASIN ORGANISATIONS”

Members of ANBO Coordination have critically reviewed the report conducted to assess the legal and

institutional needs of selected Africa’s L/RBOs and prepare a legal/institutional support roadmap for

seceded Africa’s L-RBOs.

The selected ones are from the 60 major river and lake basins in Africa shared by two or more

countries. A systematic and comprehensive study/report on all these river/lake basins, together with

the prospects and problems for integrated multi-national development efforts of these basins, was

conducted in a concerted manner. Given the limited time, this study was confined only to select major

river/lake basins in Africa.

In the selected rivers/lakes, consultants assessed the legal needs of basin organizations and carried

out an in-depth documentary research. More specifically, the Consultants performed the following

tasks:

Assessed the current situation of the legal and institutional framework of the selected L /RBOs and the challenges that have hindered their effective management. This covered review of the agreements, management structure, legal and capacity needs;

Identified the legal and institutional support required for the selected L/RBO;

Elaborated on mechanisms/ plans for legal and institutional needs, required to support the Africa’s L/RBOs in general, and in the select basins; and

Developed a methodology to help SITWA Project and key partners to implement such support plans.

After review and discussion in details, members of ANBO coordination Bureau offered

recommendations to improve the report and also agreed that the following L/Basin Organizations will

be supported in line with the available budget amounting to Euros 60,000. These L/RBO’s include River

Medjerda for Algeria and Tunisia, ABAKIR, CICOS and IGAD water Unit. The meeting resolved that

consultants will finalize the report highlighting what support is needed for each L/RBO, how much is

required and the support roadmap

Report Two: OPTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL AND GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF ANBO

As indicated in the above paragraph, members of ANBO Coordination Bureau were also gathered to

review and discuss the report produced by a Consultant who was tasked to design ANBO governance

and institutional structure based on existing strategic frameworks, decisions, consultation with key

stakeholders and partners. The consultant was also requested to assess and substantiate a range of

possible options for ANBO’s governance structure and ANBO’s secretariat and present them to the

ANBO governance for consideration and decisions

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Specifically, the consultant was requested to consider the ANBO statutes and Strategy (2015-2025),

assist the ANBO and propose multiple scenarios for an overall ANBO governance structure by

comparing different options;

Members of ANBO Coordination Bureau reviewed ten proposed institutional options and offered

several recommendations for improvement, and to submit the final report not later than one month

2. ENGAGING YOUTH ON MAINSTREAMING WATER SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE INTO CATCHMENT BASED PLANNING PROCESSES

One of the critical challenges facing the water sector is climate change. Studies have shown that

Uganda is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability. This means that the economy and

wellbeing of its people are tightly bound to climate. This has been demonstrated by increasing climate

variability and occurrences of floods and droughts over the last two decades. These changes are likely

to have significant implications for water sources, agriculture, food security, and soils

It is against the above background that Global Water Partnership (GWP) in collaboration with Uganda

Ministry of Water and Environment and CAPNET, conducted a 5 days training on MAINSTREAMING

WATER SECURITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE INTO CATCHMENT BASED PLANNING PROCESSES from

28th September to 2 October in Kampala, Uganda

Attended by about 40 participants, the purpose of the training was mainly to equip the YWPs with

technical skills that will enable them mainstreaming water security and climate resilience into

catchment based planning process. The training was further aimed at strengthening both human and

institutional capacity in this area.

The training has covered a number of thematic areas such as introduction to IWRM, Water

Security, Climate Change, Catchment planning and water source protection guidelines,

IWRM and Water Integrity, Climate resilience frameworks of the Nile basin countries as

well as practical case studies on Implementation of Catchment based IWRM Plans. As part

o