Links to Resources

Development Support centre (DSC)

Development Support Center (DSC) is a resource organization that provides knowledge based support to the Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), government agencies and other stake holders in the field of natural resource management.

DSC's present focus is on five thematic areas:

• Watershed Development

• Participatory Irrigation Management

• Agricultural Productivity Enhancement

• Drinking Water and,

• Joint Forest Management

DSI - General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works

DSI is responsible for construction and managment transfer of irrigation resources in Turkey.

European Irrigation Association (EIA)

End Water Poverty

Without sanitation and water there can be no sustainable development in health, education and livelihoods, locking people into a cycle of poverty and disease. End Water Poverty aims to change policy and practices according to these key principles:

• Equity - by targeting services at the most marginalised groups, such as older people, the poor, disabled people and women

• Poverty reduction

• Sustainability of services and water resources

• Accountability, so that key decision-makers are held to account by the poor through transparent and open planning processes

 

FAO's Participation Website

The FAO's Participation Website brings together a broad cross-section of stakeholders interested in participatory approaches and methods in support of sustainable rural livelihoods and food security. It provides a database of participatory approaches, tools and methods developed or applied by FAO and other organizations. It also provides more that 800 FAO publications on participatory development and selected articles on lessons learned reflecting experiences collected by FAO and other organizations in applying participatory processes in field work, which may help avoid repeating mistakes and build on achievements and best practices.

 

FAO's Water Division

AQUASTAT, FAO's global information system of water and agriculture, monitors and reports on water resources and agricultural water use in member countries. It also contributes extensively to the periodic issuance of the UN World Water Development Report. At global level, we contribute to the development of perspective studies on agriculture, food production, food security and environment services, and on the impact of global warming on future water resources and use. Our information serves as basis for decision in major international natural resources management initiatives (UN-Water, World Water Forum, etc.) and feeds into international conventions (UN-CCD, UNFCC, CSD) in whichwe are active and provide our knowledge and expertise. At national and local level, we assist countries and local institutions in enhancing their natural resources assessment and monitoring capacities.

French Agricultural Research Center for International Development (CIRAD)

CIRAD is a French agricultural research centre working for international development. Most of its research is conducted in partnership. CIRAD has chosen sustainable development as the cornerstone of its operations worldwide. This means taking account of the long-term ecological, economic and social consequences of change in developing communities and countries.

CIRAD contributes to development through research and trials, training, dissemination of information, innovation and appraisals. Its expertise spans the life sciences, human sciences and engineering sciences and their application to agriculture and food, natural resource management and society.

Global Water Partnership (GWP)

All those involved in water management: government agencies, public institutions, private companies, professional organizations, multilateral development agencies and others committed to the Dublin-Rio principles.

Today, this comprehensive partnership actively identifies critical knowledge needs at global, regional and national levels, helps design programs for meeting these needs, and serves as a mechanism for alliance building and information exchange on integrated water resources management.

The mission of the Global Water Partnership is to "support countries in the sustainable management of their water resources."

 The GWP's objectives are to:

Ø      Clearly establish the principles of sustainable water resources management,

Ø      Identify gaps and stimulate partners to meet critical needs within their available human and financial resources,

Ø      Support action at the local, national, regional or riverbasin level that follows principles of sustainable water resources management,

Ø      Help match needs to available resources.

International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO’s)

A Network promoting basin level management  and facilitate exchanges of experiences and expertises among organizations interested in global river basin management.

International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC)

Since its foundation in 1968, the IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) has facilitated the sharing, promotion and use of knowledge so that governments, professionals and organisations can better support poor men, women and children in developing countries to obtain water and sanitation services they will use and maintain

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

IWMI is one of 15 international research centers supported by the network of 60 governments, private foundations and international and regional organizations collectively known as the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). It is a non-profit organization with a staff of 350 and offices in over 10 countries across Asia and Africa and Headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

IWMI's Mission is to improve the management of land and water resources for food, livelihoods and nature.

IWMI's Vision, reflected in the Strategic Plan is to be a world-class knowledge center on water, food and environment.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)

The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) was established on 24 June, 1950 as a Scientific, Technical and Voluntary Not-for-profit Non-Governmental International Organization (NGO) with headquarters in New Delhi, India. The Commission is dedicated to enhancing the worldwide supply of food and fibre for all people by improving water and land management and the productivity of irrigated and drained lands through appropriate management of water, environment and application of irrigation, drainage and flood management techniques. The activities of the Commission are pursued in accordance with the ICID Constitution and By-Laws. Latest version of these was adopted in 1996. English and French are the official languages of the Commission.

The Mission of ICID is to stimulate and promote the development and application of the arts, sciences and techniques of engineering, agriculture, economics, ecological and social sciences in managing water and land resources for irrigation, drainage, flood management and river training applications, including research and development and capacity building for achieving sustainable irrigated agriculture.

Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR)

ICAR acts as a repository of information and provides consultancy on agriculture, horticulture, resource management, animal sciences, agricultural engineering, fisheries, agricultural extension, agricultural education, home science and agricultural communication. It has the mandates to co-ordinate agricultural research and development programmes and develops linkages at national and international level with related organizations to enhance the quality of life of the farming community.

ICAR has established various research centers in order to meet the agricultural research and education needs of the country. It is actively pursuing human resource development in the field of agricultural sciences by setting up numerous agricultural universities spanning the entire country. The Technology Intervention Programmes also form an integral part of ICAR's agenda which establishes Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) responsible for training, research and demonstration of improved technologies.

Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC)

ITRC’s organization was specifically developed as such to ensure long-term positive benefits to Cal Poly’s academic irrigation teaching program – which provides long-term benefits to California and the nation. Focus areas include:

• Irrigation projects (irrigation district modernization, water balances, river basin return flow issues, SCADA, canal automation, pump automation, flow measurement, energy consumption, and efficiency);

• Farm irrigation (drip, surface, and sprinkler irrigation; drainage; salinity; energy consumption; irrigation evaluations; evapotranspiration; pumps);

• Landscape (primarily development of urban water conservation programs).

International Water Resources Association (IWRA)

IWRA is committed to the sound management of water resources through:

• advancing water resources and related environmental research

• promoting water resources education

• improving exchanges of information and expertise

• networking with other organizations who share common interests and goals

• providing an international forum on water resource issues

International Network for Water and Ecosystem in Paddy Fields (INWEPF)

The INWEPF is established to provide a forum to realize the three challenges by promoting dialogue, exchanging knowledge and experiences, creating synergy among existing forums and strengthening capacity building in agricultural water management in paddy fields with due consideration for environmental aspects.

International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network (IW: LEARN)

In pursuit of this global objective, IW:LEARN will improve GEF International Waters projects’ information base, replication efficiency, transparency, stakeholder ownership and sustainability of benefits through the following Products and Services.

A. INFORMATION SHARING: Facilitating access to information about transboundary water resources among GEF International Waters projects. Activities include the IW:LEARN Information Management System at www.iwlearn.net and ICT technical assistance trainings offered both in face-to-face workshops and through distance learning.

B. LEARNING: Structured learning among GEF International Waters projects and cooperating partners. Activities include Regional Multi-Project Exchanges and Inter-Project Exchange Missions, Portfolio Subset learning opportunities (lake, aquifers, river basins, large marine ecosystems, coral reefs), and training in Public Participation activities.

C. DIALOG: Organizing biennial International Waters Conferences. To date, these have included the 1st International Waters Conference (Budapest, Hungary, 2000), the 2nd International Waters Conference (Dalian, China, 2002), and the 3rd International Waters Conference (Salvador do Bahia, Brazil, 2005). IWC4 is currently scheduled for Cape Town, South Africa in 2007.

D. INNOVATION: Testing innovative approaches to strengthen implementation of the IW portfolio. Project partners include South-East Asia Regional Learning Centre and the Transboundary Waters Information Exchange Network for South-Eastern Europe.

E. PARTNERSHIP: Fostering partnerships to sustain benefits of IW:LEARN and associated technical support. Contributions to sustain advances in global transboundary water management include film productions, outreach to media, co-sponsorship of GEF International Waters projects in international events and conference, and efforts to integrate gender and water issues.

International Water Association (IWA)

IWA is at the forefront in connecting the broad community of water professionals around the globe - integrating the leading edge of professional thought on research and practice, regulators and the regulated, across national boundaries and across the drinking water, wastewater and stormwater disciplines.  Through membership in IWA, water professionals from many specialties benefit from the synergistic gains that result from collaboration across the boundaries of specialties, professions and different parts of the world. 

The International Water Academy (IWA)

The programme will have a strong south/south dimension through partners in three main regions of developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

The objective of the programme is to bring young experts from areas of disputed waters together in practical co-operation by

• capacity building

• stakeholder participation

• sustainable development of water resources

The programme will address two main elements

• water resources co-operative actions

• water resources conflict resolution related to international rivers management

The programme also address water resources sustainability, enhanced and streamlined wastewater policy and institutional capacity, technological innovations and improvements, and research and development.

International Program for Technology Research  in Irrigation and Drainage (IPTRID)

To improve the uptake of research, exchange of technology and management innovations by means of capacity development in the irrigation and drainage systems and sectors of developing countries to reduce poverty, enhance food security and improve livelihoods, while conserving the environment

INTERWATER:  Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Electronic Network for Developing Country Needs

WSSCC focuses exclusively on those people around the world who currently lack water and sanitation, with all its policies and work aimed only to serve those people. The Collaborative Council has a special interest in sanitation and hygiene and emphasizes the need to view water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as an inseparable trinity for development.

International Office for Water

 A French-based non-profit association comprised of 149 organisations dedicated to water resources management and protection; available in 4 languages.

 

 

 

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