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THE INPIM E-NEWSLETTER October 10, 2007; Number 69 http://www.inpim.org ihussain@inpim.org
Welcome to the INPIM E-Newsletter # 69
NEWS
Ø INPIM’s Third International Capacity Building Program on Participatory Irrigation Management, 21 – 30 October 2007, Izmir, Turkey Ø Drip Irrigation to Prevent Water Shortages in Pakistan Ø Women Take the Field: Participatory Water Resources Development for Agriculture in BangladeshØ ADB Strengthening Traditional Water User Groups in AcehØ Participatory Irrigation Approach in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam – The Case of Introducing Concrete Canal Lining Through Participatory ConstructionØ Participatory Process and Empowerment Lesson Learned From ETESP Irrigation Sector in NIAS
DONORS’ LENDING AND SUPPORT FOR IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE PROJECTSWorld Bank Ø World Bank Supports Improving Irrigation Sector in Sindh (Pakistan) with US$150.2 millionØ Bangladesh gets US$122 million to improve water resources managementØ World Bank Supports Improving Water Management in BangladeshØ World Bank Provides More Support to Improve Tank Systems in Karnataka, IndiaØ World Bank Supports Improved Water Supply in Brazil’s Semi-Arid Northeast
Upcoming Regional and International Meets and EventsØ 3rd International Yellow River Forum on Sustainable Water Resources Management and Delta Ecosystem Maintenance 16-19 October 2007 Dongying City, Shandong Province, China Ø HELP - Local Solutions to Global Water Problems : Lessons from the South 4-9 November 2007 Pretoria, South Africa Ø 2nd African Regional Conference 6-9 November 2007 Johannesburg, South Africa Ø International Conference on the Implementation of the European Water Framework Directive 8 - 10 November 2007 Rome, Italy Ø The “1st International Conference on Adaptive & Integrated Water Management: Coping with complexity and uncertainty" (CAIWA 2007) 12-15 November 2007 Basel, Switzerland Ø South Asian Conference on Water in Agriculture: Management options for increasing crop productivity per drop of water 15-17 November 2007 Raipur, India Ø MELIA 1st Workshop: “Water Culture and Water Conflict in the Mediterranean Area” 22-26 November 2007 Tunisia Ø 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit 3-4 December 2007 Oita Prefecture, Japan Ø International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society (WEES) 18-21 December 2007 Roorkee, India Ø Water Management 2008, Exhibition and Conference 14-16 January 2008 Mumbai, India Ø Second African Show of Irrigation and Drainage 5-10 February 2008 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Ø International Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM): Lessons from Implementation in Developing Countries and the 2nd Africa Regional Meeting of the National Committees of UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme 10-12 March 2008 South Africa Ø 33rd WEDC International Conference “Access to Sanitation and Safe Water: Global Partnerships and Local Actions” 7-11 April 2008 Accra, Ghana Ø Water Down Under 2008 15-18 April 2008 Adelaide, Australia Ø Second MEDA Water Regional Event on Local Water Management 28-30 April 2008 Morocco Ø 7th International Congress on Hydraulic Engineering: ‘Enough Water for Sustainable Development!’ 15-18 May 2008 Juventud Island, Cuba Ø Groundwater and Climate in Africa - An International Conference 25-28 June 2008 Kampala, Uganda Ø 10th International Drainage Workshop of ICID Working Group on Drainage 06-11 July 2008 Helsinki, Finland Ø 13th World Water Congress 01-04 September 2008 Montpellier, France Ø Africa Water Resources Management 2008 (AfricaWRM 2008) 8-10 September 2008 Gaborone, Botswana Ø ICID’s 20th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage 13-19 October 2008 Lahore, Pakistan
NEW PUBLICATIONSØ Hydrology and Water Resources of India Ø Implementing Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia Ø Water Policy for Sustainable Development
Fellowship and funding opportunitiesØ Amsterdam Merit Scholarships Ø Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program Ø Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program capacity building and trainings
Ø INPIM’s Third International Capacity Building Program on Participatory Irrigation Management 21-30 October 2007 Izmir, Turkey Ø Groundwater Exploration and Monitoring 07-25 April 2008 DELFT, The Netherlands Ø Knowledge Management for Decision Makers in the Water Sector 14-25 April 2008 DELFT, The Netherlands Ø Applied Groundwater Modelling 09-27 June 2008 DELFT, The Netherlands DETAILS NEWS INPIM’s Third International Capacity Building Program on Participatory Irrigation Management, 21 – 30 October 2007, Izmir, Turkey INPIM’s Third International Capacity Building Program (ICBP) on Participatory Irrigation Management is now set for 21 – 30 October 2007 in Gumulder, Izmir, Turkey. INPIM is organizing this ICBP in collaboration with INPIM Turkey Chapter, State Hydraulic Works (DSI), Turkey and the World Bank Institute (WBI). The 10-day training program will be held at the DSI’s Gumulder Training Centre, located in South of Izmir, 40 km from Izmir Airport. The program is aimed at faculty of training institutes or consultants, WUA Managers, Policy makers, System managers, and NGOs or Government/Irrigation Agency staff and those who are engaged in WUA capacity-building and implementing PIM programs in their countries. The language of the course will be English. The purpose of the course is to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of WUAs, and at the policy level to support and strengthen the implementation of national PIM programs. Besides offering the opportunity to review state-of-the-art thinking on irrigation reforms, this international CBP offers the opportunity for networking with irrigation professionals from around the world. The program includes 2 and a half day of field visits to 4 WUAs and interactions with WUA managers, farmers, stakeholders and staff of the WUAs in Turkey. The program will be attended by over 50 participants from 16 countries across the world.
Drip Irrigation to Prevent Water Shortages in Pakistan Agricultural scientists’ successful experiment with drip irrigation could save Pakistan volumes of water that would otherwise be wasted, should they continue using traditional flood irrigation methods. But with impending water shortages, will the country’s government have enough time to replicate the pilot project on a nationwide scale? And can a local community undertaking provide the model for other villages?
A Pilot Project Inspiration Scientists at Pakistan’s Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) have reason to exclaim “Eureka!” as the pilot drip irrigation project that they manage reached a successful conclusion. In Faisalabad district, the scientists were able to grow cotton crops over an area spanning seven acres, with tremendous yields and using as little water as possible. Wajid Ishaq, a junior scientist at NIAB, said, “We installed a model drip irrigation system that was used to irrigate cotton and the experiment was highly successful. The cotton yield with drip irrigation ranged from 1,520 to 1,680 kilograms per acre, compared to 960 kilograms per acre using the traditional flood irrigation method.” Inspired by this pilot project and faced with acute water shortages, the Pakistan government recently launched a US$ 0.3 billion Subsidized Drip Irrigation Program that will help reduce water wastage over the next five years. Ishaq said the government was so enthused by the results that it asked NIAB to develop a project proposal to spread drip irrigation in all of Pakistan’s four provinces, covering a total area of 1,000 acres. “We have prepared the proposal and submitted it with the Planning Commission of Pakistan. Hopefully they will approve it and come out with a comprehensive plan,” Ishaq added.
Switching To Drip Irrigation Agriculture continues to be the single largest sector in Pakistan, providing livelihood to 66 percent of the country’s 162.5 million people. The sector also accounts for 20.9 percent of the Gross Domestic Product and employs 43.4 percent of Pakistan’s total workforce. Agricultural experts say that drip irrigation is most suitable in countries like Pakistan, where crop yield is low and irrigation water wastage is high. Under the Subsidized Drip Irrigation Program, the wasteful, traditional flood irrigation methods that date back to ancient times will no longer be used. Ehsan Qazi, an agricultural scientist based in Lahore district, said that in drip irrigation water and fertilizers are applied through special pipes at a uniform flow rate. “Water directly reaches the roots where it is most needed. There is little wastage of water due to evaporation or seepage as what happens in the case of traditional flood irrigation,” Qazi said. “Water savings can be as high as 70 percent,” he added. Encouraged by the increased yield of cotton crops, NIAB is now using the same drip irrigation technique to grow onions, corn, and summer fodder. There are also plans to extend the system for orchards.
Overcoming Hurdles with Partners Sajjad Siddiqui, spokesperson for the Punjab Irrigation and Drainage Authority, said that the government is aware of the impending water shortages and is drawing up a comprehensive development plan. “Rehabilitation of canal systems, improvement and lining of water courses, handing over of canals to local farmers, and drip irrigation will all be part of this plan,” Siddiqui said. According to federal minister for food and agriculture Sikandar Bosan, Pakistan sought help from the Japanese government to double the efficiency in irrigation water use, with the help of drip irrigation technology, from the present 45 percent to 90 percent. Bosan said the government will ensure that at least 300,000 acres of land will be brought under drip irrigation this year, with federal and provincial governments providing 80 percent subsidy on drip irrigation equipment. Individual communities, however, have begun taking their own small initiatives with the help of nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and international donors, such as the World Bank-supported Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), which has already begun providing finance to small farmer communities in select water-deficient areas to install drip irrigation systems. Ghulam Haider, PPAF’s communications executive said, “PPAF disburses funds to locals in collaboration with NGOs that have been working in particular areas for a certain period of time.”
Local Community Sets Example One good example of a community drip irrigation undertaking is the case of the Khan Muhammad Rajar village in Sanghar district, Sindh province. PPAF provided 80 percent of the funds required to install the system and the rest was contributed by the community with support from the Sindh Agricultural and Forestry Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO), a local NGO. Abbas Panhwar, a SAFWCO mechanical engineer, said that the cost of installing the drip irrigation system is high at Rs70,000 (US$1,148) per acre, but the high crop yields justifies this cost. “In the deserts of Sindh, we have rains after every 3 to 4 years. We would often run out of water, but now, after adopting this method, we can save enough water to survive during the period without rains. We grow tomatoes, potatoes, maize, grapes, citrus, bananas, and fodder.” Despite successfully handling several drip irrigation projects, Abbas however says there are limits to what small NGOs can do. “We can just set a few examples—the burden is definitely on the government to take the benefits of the technology to people across the country.’’ (Source: http://www.adb.org/Water/Actions/pak/drip-irrigation.asp) Women Take the Field: Participatory Water Resources Development for Agriculture in BangladeshThe home is no longer the only domain for women in rural Bangladesh. An ADB project on small scale water resources development is empowering women to take on the agricultural field, contribute manual labor in water infrastructures construction, and put forward their views in important community decisions. Read more about how Bangladesh women are becoming change agents.
Bangladesh Women’s New Domain Far from being desperate housewives, women in Bangladesh have always been important users and managers of agricultural water, especially during and after harvesting season. But women have never been more involved in community decision-making that greatly affects them until 2002 when ADB’s Second Small-Scale Water Resources Development Sector Project sought to engage their active involvement. The project, with its intensified consultation and participation approach, involves developing small-scale water resources infrastructures to improve the sustainability of water resources, especially for agriculture. It directly involves women through the establishment of Water Management Cooperative Associations (WMCAs) that engage in the selection, design, implementation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of such water management systems. In this way, the project is helping to upgrade Bangladesh women's lives. Since December 2006, women have become active participants of these WMCAs, and they comprise almost a third of WMCAs’ management committees. They have also entered into construction work of water resources infrastructures as members of local labor cooperatives. The micro-credit livelihood enterprises, which are an added bonus of the project, are headed by women. ADB Project Engineer Kenichi Yokoyama said, “By introducing a consultation and participation mechanism, the people, especially the women, are more motivated to address their problems on their own.”
Bangladesh’s Rural Water Needs The magnitude of the water resources development project in Bangladesh is an indication of just how badly needed water resource management is for rural life in this country. With the exception of the 3 districts of the semi-autonomous region of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, this project covers 61 out of the country’s 64 districts. It is in these rural areas where 90% of the country’s poor live, and majority of them depend on agriculture—the sector that uses the largest volume of water. But the biggest water challenge for the country is neither scarcity nor water allocation. In Bangladesh, most of the time there is too much water, and people do not compete for it. The challenge is to manage the water, by keeping it out of the agricultural areas during perennial floods, by getting the excess water out of the agricultural area, and by providing irrigation during the dry season. This is where ADB’s project comes in. Targeting 280,000 farming households, or 1.7 million people, the project is increasing awareness and conducting training courses in conserving water and improving the productivity of land, wetlands, and water bodies for agriculture.
Intensifying Women’s Participation Bangladesh women are the success factors of the project. Their involvement in all project stages is vital to the project’s continuing success. Stage 1—Identifying Water Management Projects Rural women are interviewed as part of Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRA) exercises designed to confirm communities’ commitments to assume responsibility for O&M once the infrastructure is completed. A total of 510 PRAs have been conducted to date by female project staff trained on gender issues, and around 70-75 women participate in each PRA. Stage 2—Establishing the WMCAs Forming WMCAs is important as these organizations are to be communities’ life-long vehicles for working with each other and with the government, particularly through consultation, inclusive decisionmaking, and management of their social and economic lives. To date, WMCAs have been organized in every community with the help of NGOs. One-third of these WMCAs’ members are women, many of whom occupy seats in WMCAs’ management committees. Stage 3—Designing and Implementing Projects Drawing on lessons from previous projects, WMCAs then work with the local government and the district Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in designing the needed water infrastructure and implementing the project. Women, particularly the poor, contribute manual labor in the construction through Labor Contracting Societies (LCS), which are local labor cooperatives in charge of digging and other “earthworks.” About 3, 364 women construction workers are now part of LCS crews and earn wages that are equal to men’s. Four years have passed since the project began. Some WMCAs have already managed to build their capital assets to over $1,000 with savings for O&M, and are raising their capital assets even further through micro-credit activities, such as vegetable growing, cattle and poultry raising, and culture fisheries in coastal regions. With some of the water infrastructures in place, access to water has become easier, allowing the most destitute of women to venture into backyard livelihood like vegetable gardening and poultry raising to augment the family income. Women for the Future As beneficiaries of the project, women’s social and economic profile has significantly improved considering there has been a rise in crop production, especially for rice, and higher value crops such as garlic and onions are being produced. Improved irrigation facilities and flood control now allow farming households to plant two to three crops a year rather than just one; and the recovery of credit among the WMCAs is recorded at 98%. The value of agricultural land has also appreciated substantially and more jobs have been generated from construction work, while wage rates have also increased. Through their constant engagement, women are not just beneficiaries of the project anymore. Bangladesh women are fast becoming change agents, as they start to make their community a part of their homes, and that progress in the community also means a better life at home. While much still needs to be done—the project is just about 65% complete—the project team is confident that it will be completed on time by June 2009 because of the “enthusiastic, interested, and motivated beneficiaries groups, particularly women members, as well as motivated project and LGED core staff.” In December 2006, the project team was hailed as one of the three best performing ADB-supported project teams in Bangladesh. The Government of Bangladesh has already requested a third phase of this small-scale water resources project to spread the benefits to more poor rural people. (Source: http://www.adb.org/water/actions/ban/women-take-the-field.asp#TOP) ADB Strengthening Traditional Water User Groups in AcehADB IS working closely with local communities to strengthen traditional water groups and rehabilitate irrigations systems in Aceh and Nias. “The direct involvement of communities through the water users associations ensure local ownership, which translates to better and more sustainable irrigation systems,” said Pieter Smidt, Head of ADB’s Extended Mission for Sumatra, during a recent visit to an irrigation scheme being rehabilitated with ADB support. “This method also ensures that the reconstruction takes into account farmers’ needs.” ADB is providing $31.5 million, through BRR, the Aceh and Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency of the Indonesian government, to rehabilitate and reconstruct irrigation systems in Aceh and Nias following the 2004 Tsunami. The assistance is part of a $291 million ADB grant that is helping to rebuild the areas devastated by the December 2004 earthquake and tsunami. More than 70,000 farming families, and 72,000 hectares of farms, will benefit from the irrigation initiative. ADB previously provided $68 million to rehabilitate irrigation systems in Aceh and four other provinces through the Northern Sumatra Irrigated Agriculture Sector Project, which ran from 2002 to 2005. “We are very proud that we have been entrusted to rehabilitate a section of our irrigation scheme” according to Hazairin, the Head of Putra Baruna water users associations in Krueng Tuan, Aceh Utara. Many farming communities in Aceh have traditionally had strong water user groups called Keujruen Blang. The ADB grant is helping 450 water user associations to enhance their role in operating and maintaining irrigation systems, as well as water resource management at the river basin level. “Preparation of community-based irrigation reconstruction requires time to ensure that the communities can have a meaningful input to the design and construction phase and to build ownership,” said Eddy Purwanto, BRR’s Chief Operating Officer. “A total of 75 contracts financed by ADB were signed in late 2006 and work is now progressing on most schemes. The early experience looks very positive and we will award a lot more community-based contracts this year.” Mr. Smidt, who has overseen ADB’s reconstruction efforts in Aceh and Nias, noted the effective collaboration of local government agencies, design and implementation consultants, as well as Bina Swadaya, a non-government organization focusing on community facilitation. He added that it is vital to recognize the importance of women in irrigation agriculture. “Women play a crucial role in various farming activities in Aceh as well as other parts of Indonesia,” said Mr. Smidt. “Special efforts are needed to ensure that they can participate in programs supporting agriculture while taking into account the local cultural context.” ADB's multi-sector tsunami for Indonesia assistance package covers agriculture, fisheries, irrigation, micro and small enterprise development, housing, water and sanitation, health, education, transport, power, spatial planning and environmental management, and fiduciary oversight. The $291 million ADB grant, which includes a $1 million contribution from the Government of Luxembourg, is financing the Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project (ETESP) to support disaster management, reconstruction and rehabilitation in affected areas of Aceh and North Sumatra. In addition, ADB has contributed a $10 million grant to the MultiDonor Fund for Aceh and Nias. (Source: http://www.adb.org/Media/Articles/2007/11493-indonesian-water-irrigations-projects/default.asp)
Participatory Irrigation Approach in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam – The Case of Introducing Concrete Canal Lining Through Participatory ConstructionEmpowerment of the irrigators through Water Users Associations (WUAs) is the central theme of the irrigation component of the ADB-financed Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project (ETESP). In Aceh, these WUAs are popularly known as Perkumpulan Petani Pemakai Air Kejreun Blang (P3A). Under the ETESP irrigation component, irrigators are involved right from beginning improvement of their irrigation systems. “Community Plenary Meetings” have been introduced to agree on the design and to decide which works are to be undertaken through community contracts, called Surat Perjanjian Pemberian Pekerjaan (SP3), and those through contracts awarded to civil works contractors using local competitive bidding (LCB) but with community involvement. The LCB contracts with community involvement are commonly known as Kerjasama Operasional (KSO) and the community involvement can involve supply of materials, provision of labour or both to the contractor. SP3 contracts are mostly applied for the smaller civil works at the level of tertiary and secondary canals. Typically, the value of SP3 contracts is in the range of IDR 50.000.000 to 299.000.000-, and about one to 33 WUAs usually participate in the construction works. During the early implementation stage, the Engineering Design Team of the Consultant engaged under the ETESP irrigation component proposed to use structural wire mesh reinforced concrete instead of the traditional stone masonry for canal lining construction. The main consideration was the resistance against earthquakes combined with simplicity of construction and reduced costs. However, the proposal initially resulted in some scepticism, particularly from some of the project managers of the agency in charge of the irrigation reconstruction program (the Badan Rehabilitasi dan Rekonstruksi – BRR). They were concerned that the WUAs would not have the capacity and knowledge to build the works of a satisfactory quality. Previously, farmers had never used wire mesh reinforced concrete in the construction of canal lining. Furthermore, the agency staff also had limited experience in using wire mesh construction for canal lining. Discussions in the field by the Consultant’s Sociology Team revealed that in general WUAs were not immediately ready to carry out canal lining using wire mesh. The WUAs stated they had considerable experience and skills in using stone masonry but not in wire mesh reinforced concrete lining. This was not surprising as ETESP is the first project in Indonesia to involve WUAs in the construction of this type of canal lining. Being “the first”, constructing wire mesh reinforced concrete lining successfully through WUAs was a challenge for everybody involved in the ETESP irrigation component. This challenge motivated and encouraged all team members, including the BRR project management staff and the Consultant’s teams. The BRR inspectors and the Consultant’s Construction Monitoring Team in conjunction with the Sociology Team made frequent visits and provided on-site technical assistance to the WUAs during the construction phase to ensure the correct construction methods and quality. WUAs have now completed wire mesh reinforced canal lining for 12 kilometers of secondary canals (usually the construction of secondary canals is done by contractors) and also for 17 kilometers of tertiary canals in 10 irrigation schemes in 8 districts in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province. The quality of the construction is relatively good – usually better than that of works carried out by contractors. But perhaps most importantly, the WUAs involved have now a sense of ownership and a feeling of responsibility. As the Head of the WUA Putra Barona, in the Krueng Tuan scheme said. “This is our asset and these canals will provide us with adequate water. Therefore it was important for us to do the best possible job”. Clearly, a new experience has been gained, and an innovative technique introduced and implemented through participatory construction. WUAs involved in the participatory construction stated that constructing canal lining using wire mesh reinforced concrete was faster and easier than using stone masonry and that it should be stronger too. This successful implementation encouraged all project team members to apply wire mesh reinforced concrete lining for other planned irrigation reconstruction and improvement works. Based on this first experience, BRR’s project management staff and the Consultant’s teams have become confident of the ability of WUAs to build works with a satisfactory quality. The experience has taught us that introducing a new technique to the rural communities is possible but that it requires strong motivation, patience, and hard work from all parties involved. It has also helped to strengthen the cooperation between team members. Because of this experience another 340 contracts will be executed through the WUAs under the ETESP irrigation component. The participatory construction phase is now being followed up by the participatory Operation and Maintenance (O&M) phase. The Consultant’s Sociology Team is preparing the training for O&M and during the training, the team will try to ensure further involvement of the WUAs in the operation and maintenance activities for the irrigation schemes where the WUAs have assisted in the schemes’ reconstruction. Finally, learning by doing real work is more meaningful and powerful rather than a thousand words in classical training. “We heard and then we forgot. We saw and now we remember. We did and so we can”. (Source: http://www.adb.org/Projects/ETESP/participatory-irrigation-Aceh.pdf)
Participatory Process and Empowerment Lesson Learned From ETESP Irrigation Sector in NIASParticipation is a process of empowering the community to solve their own problems through equal partnership, transparency, power-sharing, shared responsibility and co-operation. The long-term objective of participatory approaches is to improve the capacity (empowerment) of everybody who directly or indirectly participates in a program or project, through their involvement in decision-making and follow-up activities Participatory approaches are applied for the planning, design and implementation of investments in the irrigation sector financed under the Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project (ETESP). These approaches are not only applied in the Province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province, but also on Nias, an island off the coast of Northern Sumatra Province. There have been notable successes with applying participatory approaches to implement development projects both in the government and non-government sectors. But these successes tend to be patchy and localized. There remain many institutional constraints to their more widespread application, including the lack of a general understanding of what "participation" means. For some, it is enough if farmers participate by receiving the benefits of projects delivering inputs. For others, projects are not participatory unless all stakeholders are equal partners and equally involved in all aspects of decision-making related to project planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The ETESP Facilitation Team working with communities on Nias face many challenges in introducing participatory process in support of rehabilitation of irrigation schemes. This is caused by the communities' past experiences. Normally, communities are the recipients of projects prepared by government agencies on the basis of a "patron-client" relationship; they are not the "owner" nor the "implementer" of their assets in their own living areas. The Facilitation Team has to hold many meetings, both formally and informally, with the communities to shift their perception of being recipient to that of owner and implementer. At the beginning, during the preparation phase, communication and social interaction between Facilitation Team and the communities are usually difficult due to the communities' perception of the old patron-client relationship. They are so used to do what they are told to do by outsiders or by their leaders. This makes it difficult for them to adjust to a new approach in which they can tell their leaders what is needed, what their problems are and how these can be solved. Giving everybody a role and opportunity in the process through "Community Plenary Meetings" ensures that everybody becomes involved and feels responsible for the execution of the project. Transparency in the provision of information and clarity on the project implementation mechanism and procedures creates mutual trust among the community members and between the communities and Facilitation Team. Using this process, communities realize that the project's interventions can make a difference to their lives. The participatory approach has shown to be an effective to improve knowledge, organizational skills and capacity among all the stakeholders and to empower communities to better negotiate with the agencies providing assistance. Now, most of communities participating in ETESP's irrigation component are rehabilitating and improving their own irrigation canals through community-based contracts (SP3 - Surat Perjanjian Pemberian Pekerjaan). The next step is to involve the communities in the monitoring and evaluation process. The tools for participatory monitoring and evaluation are still to be prepared and developed together with communities. They can not only provide good information about project impacts, both positive and negative, but will also help increase commitment to follow through with maintenance and thereby contribute to the sustainability of the impacts. (Source: http://www.adb.org/Projects/ETESP/participatory-approaches.asp)
DONORS’ LENDING AND SUPPORT FOR IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE PROJECTS
World Bank
World Bank Supports Improving Irrigation Sector in Sindh (Pakistan) with US$150.2 millionThe World Bank approved a US$150.2 million credit to Pakistan to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the irrigation sector in Sindh Province. The Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project is designed to improve irrigation water distribution in three Area Water Boards (AWBs) Ghotki, Nara and Left Bank focusing on measures of reliability, equity, and user satisfaction. It is expected to help increase agricultural production, employment, and incomes in more than 30 percent of the irrigated area in the province. Pakistan relies on the largest contiguous irrigation system in the world to provide basic food security. The Indus Basin Irrigation System has converted deserts into arable lands suitable for agriculture. However, this infrastructure is deteriorating and needs rehabilitation along with reforms to improve the allocation of water as well as the efficiency of its use. Sindh is one of the primary beneficiaries of this system with three major barrages that divert some 48 million acre feet of water annually to the 14 main canal commands in the province. Sindh is one of the poorest regions of the country, and 56 percent of household income comes from agriculture, directly or indirectly. Irrigation is absolutely critical to Pakistan’s agriculture sector, which is the single most important source of employment and exports” said Yusupha Crookes, World Bank, World Bank Country Director for Pakistan. “This project will help increase agriculture production in Sindh through increased yield and cropping intensity. This will stimulate rural growth that raises agricultural and non agricultural wages which are fundamental for reducing poverty. The project aims to deepen the institutional reforms that are already underway in Sindh, and will improve the irrigation system in a systematic way covering key hydraulic infrastructure. It will also enhance long-term sustainability of the irrigation system through participatory irrigation management and developing institutions for improving operation and maintenance of the system. These reforms will also improve equity of water distribution by increasing water availability for poorer farmers at the tail end of the distribution system. “The Project will support Farmer Organizations to improve irrigation canals and their enhanced role in management thus improving overall sustainability of the irrigation and drainage system in the province by providing a model,” said Masood Ahmad, World Bank Lead Water Resources Specialist and project team leader. “These vulnerable groups will also be encouraged to play greater role in decision making in water management and in the planning and implementation of projects.” The project will also focus on improved capacity and performance of the Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority in effective information dissemination about irrigation scheduling, operation of the canals, flood forecasts and warnings. Socio-economic impacts and progress will be monitored and reported yearly. Feedback from some of these outcomes would provide a measure of progress and give early warning should any mid-stream changes become necessary. The credit, from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessionary lending arm, has 35 years to maturity and a 10-year grace period. or more information, please contact; In Islamabad: Shahzad Sharjeel, Tel: (92-51) 2279641 Email: ssharjeel@worldbank.org
In Washington: Erik Nora, Tel: (202) 458 4735 Email: enora@worldbank.org
Bangladesh gets US$122 million to improve water resources managementThe Government today signed an agreement worth US$102.26 million credit with the International Development Association (IDA) to support Bangladesh’s efforts to improve national water resources management.
In addition to the IDA financing, the Government of the Netherlands is co-financing US$ 20 million as Grant, which will be administered by the World Bank. The Netherlands has been strongly engaged in the water sector in Bangladesh since 1975.
The Government’s support including the beneficiary contribution is about US$14.44 million.
An agreement to this effect was signed today between the Government and International Development Association (IDA) at the Economic Relations Division at Agargaon this morning. M. Aminul Islam Bhuiyan, Secretary, Economic Relations Division and Xian Zhu, World Bank Country Director signed on behalf of the Government and the World Bank, respectively. t is estimated that 2 million households will benefit from the seven-year Water Management Improvement Project, designed to improve water management involving local communities in planning, design, operations and management. Crop losses are expected to be reduced during the pre-monsoon and monsoon periods and improved drainage and flood control and expansion of irrigation are likely to increase agricultural production. n addition to rehabilitating and improving 102 existing flood control, drainage, and irrigation schemes through Water Management Organizations (WMOs), the project will also support measures to improve performance of another 98 existing schemes that do not require major rehabilitation. he credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessionary arm, has 40 years to maturity with a 10-year grace period; and it carries a service charge of 0.75 percent. World Bank Supports Improving Water Management in BangladeshThe World Bank approved a US$102.26 million credit to support the Government of Bangladesh’s efforts to improve national water resources management. The Water Management Improvement Project is designed to enhance water management by expanding the role of local communities, from planning and design to operations and management. It also aims to improve institutional performance of the country’s principal water institutions Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) and Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO). It is estimated that 2 million households will benefit from the project. It is expected to reduce crop losses during the pre-monsoon and monsoon periods and increase agricultural production due to improved drainage and flood control and expansion of irrigation. Bangladesh is prone to recurring natural disasters like floods, erosion, cyclones and tidal surges that result in human casualties and economic losses. Each year, up to 30 percent of the country is inundated, flooding about 6 million hectares. People living in coastal and riverine areas in general are specially exposed to the dangers of natural disasters. “As we have just learned from the recent devastating floods, management of water resources is critical to mitigate the impact of floods,” said Xian Zhu, World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh. “This project will support rehabilitation and improvement of existing flood control, drainage, and irrigation schemes, which will reduce the vulnerability to future natural disasters” The project will support rehabilitation and improvement of about 102 existing flood control, drainage, and irrigation schemes and transfer their management to the local communities through Water Management Organizations (WMOs). It will also support measures to improve performance of another 98 existing schemes that do not require major rehabilitation and have functioning WMO’s or similar organizations. “The long-term objective of the project is to institutionalize a participatory management process for improving performance of all feasible water schemes,” said Masood Ahmad, World Bank Lead Water Resources Specialist and project team leader. “Participation of all stakeholders, especially local communities, from the outset is crucial in order to promote sustainability and to ensure the long-term integration of social and environmental considerations.” The credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessionary arm, has 40 years to maturity with a 10-year grace period; it carries a service charge of 0.75 percent. For more information, please contact; In Dhaka: S.M.Rezwan-ul-Alam Tel: (880-2) 8159001 Ext. 4242 Email: salam3@worldbank.org
In Washington: Erik Nora Tel: (202) 458 4735 Email: enora@worldbank.org For more project documents, please visit the project web site here:
World Bank Provides More Support to Improve Tank Systems in Karnataka, India The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved a US$64 million loan and credit in additional financing to the Karnataka Community Based Tank Management Project, a project that has so far mobilized 1518 Tank User Groups (TUG) to develop and manage some 1681 irrigation tanks since April 25, 2002, when the original project was approved by the World Bank. The objectives will remain the same as the original project, to improve rural livelihoods and reduce poverty by developing community-based approaches to improving and managing tank systems. The project is expected to facilitate sustainable tank development, ensure meaningful participation of traditionally marginalized tank users, increase agricultural productivity and farm income, and enhance income generating opportunities for non-command area tank users. The project has made an encouraging impact in terms of increased community participation, higher incomes, and employment generation for poor people in Karnataka,” said Isabel Guerrero, World Bank Country Director for India. "It has demonstrated that community involvement in the rejuvenation and management of tanks is instrumental in expanding access to irrigation, and improving water management practices and livelihoods. Consultation and participation of all stakeholders is the key not only to inducing a sense of ownership, but also for sustainable management of tank systems.” About 250,000 rural households are expected to benefit from improved tank management supported by this project (including additional financing). It is anticipated that the major economic benefits will be in agriculture and horticulture production, fisheries, forestry, livestock, ground water recharge and time saved in fetching water, which will have a particular impact on the lives of rural women. The project has strengthened the role of women and other traditionally marginalized groups. For instance, the functional literacy program for women, organized by TUGs, has resulted in effective participation of women, even from vulnerable sections, in the decision making process. Overall representation of women is as high as over 49 percent in general bodies and 37 percent in executive committees. In terms of employment opportunities, women workers’ involvement constituted 45 percent of the total wage days. “This additional financing will allow expansion of geographic coverage-from the current nine districts to another eight districts,” said Prabir Joardar, World Bank Senior Irrigation Engineer and project team leader. “This will bring an additional 52,420 hectares under improved irrigation, benefiting an estimated 69,900 farm families, over 90 percent of whom are small and marginal farmers. In addition, about 40,000 families from weaker section of the society will be benefited from various income generating activities like fisheries, livestock management etc.” The US$32 million loan is from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and has 20 years to maturity including 5-years of grace period. The US$32 million credit is provided by the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s concessionary lending arm and has 35 years to maturity and a 10-year grace period. For more information, please contact; In Delhi: Sudip Mozumder Tel: (202) 473 1367 Email: jdonaldson@worldbank.org In Washington: Erik Nora Tel: (202) 458 4735 Email: enora@worldbank.orgWorld Bank Supports Improved Water Supply in Brazil’s Semi-Arid NortheastThe World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$35.9 million loan to promote economic, social and environmentally sustainable development in the State of Rio Grande do Norte, in Brazil’s semi-arid and poor Northeastern Region. The Rio Grande do Norte Integrated Water Resources Management Project will support the State’s integrated water resources management system and include the preparation of a water sector strategy and long term water sector investment program to improve supply and efficient use of water resources. “Efficient water management is key to development in Brazil’s Northeastern states”, said John Briscoe, World Bank’s Director for Brazil.. “Together with other State and Federal actions, this project will reduce the vulnerability of communities to recurrent droughts and contribute to improvements in the quality of life of the poor by increasing the reliability of services and the quality of water delivered. Improving management of water is important for economic growth in the state". The project will improve and expand basic water supply infrastructure in poor rural areas, including rehabilitation and expansion of both drinking water supply networks and pilot interventions to improve irrigation schemes. The enhanced integrated water resources management system will support more environmentally sustainable use of water resources and also increase access of poor families to reliable drinking water and decrease operational and maintenance costs of water allocation and distribution systems.
Specifically, the project will support the following activities: Ø Institutional Development and Water Resources Management to improve the State’s water resources management capabilities and develop adequate water resources management instruments through improvement of the legal and institutional framework, water sector planning, information and operational instruments. Ø Natural Resources Conservation and Protection. This component will support the preservation of water quality, improve efficiency in water use, and generate water-saving technology. Ø Water Infrastructure. This component will provide technical and financial assistance to improve water availability. Ø The Bank is a major partner in water resources management in Brazil’s Northeast. Activities include the PROÁGUA/Semi-Arid and several state programs, totaling more than US$700 million in investments.
This US$35.9 million loan is an IBRD fixed-spread loan, payable in 17 years, including 4 years of grace. For more information, please contact; In Brasília: Mauro Azeredo Tel: (55-61) 329-1059 Email: mazeredo@worldbank.org
In Washington: Gabriela Aguilar Tel: (202) 473-6768 Email: gaguilar2@worldbank.org For more information on the Rio Grande do Norte Integrated Water Resources Management Project please visit:
UPCOMING REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETS AND EVENTS
3rd International Yellow River Forum on Sustainable Water Resources Management and Delta Ecosystem Maintenance 16-19 October 2007 Dongying City, Shandong Province, China
This forum which is being organized by Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC), China will provide suggestions and plans for the sustainable utilization of water resources and delta ecosystem maintenance of the Yellow River and other rivers in the world.
Some of the main themes of the forum are: Ø Integrated water resources management and developing trends Ø Sustainable water resources exploitation for sound ecosystems Ø Protection and rehabilitation of the delta ecosystem Ø Delta ecosystem and exploitation mode Ø Water environment protection and harmonization of the river’s many functions Ø Regional water resources allocation and inter-basin water regulation Ø Water rights, water markets and water saving.
HELP - Local Solutions to Global Water Problems: Lessons from the South 4-9 November 2007 Pretoria, South Africa The International HELP Symposium on 'Local Solutions to Global Water Problems- Lessons from the South' which is being organized by Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) of South Africa, in partnership with IWMI and UNESCO/HP HELP aims at bridging the gap between science and policy to solve water related issues at the local, national and international levels. HELP is creating a new approach to integrated catchment management through the creation of framework for water law and policy experts, water resource managers and water scientists to work together on water-related problems. Participation of the 67 basin organizations from 56 UNESCO partner countries makes this a tremendous knowledge sharing opportunity on how to put HELP into action. The HELP International Symposium is being organized by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) of South Africa, in partnership with UNESCO HELP. Highlights will include technical and poster sessions, thematic discussions, workshops, receptions and a field trip to the Olifants River HELP basin.
Contact:
Taryn Van
Rooyen
2nd African Regional Conference 6-9 November 2007 Johannesburg, South Africa
The Conference is organized by South African National Committee (SANCID) together with the Southern African Regional Irrigation Association (SARIA), the Department of Agriculture and the Water Research Commission.
The Conference theme is “Contribution of rainfed and irrigated agriculture to poverty alleviation through increased productivity in Africa” and will be explored through sub-themes which focus on: natural, social, human, physical, and financial capital. The conference aims to attract a multi-disciplinary group of professionals involved with agriculture water management to create new challenges and opportunities for investment in people, agriculture and rural areas of Africa in 21st century.
Contact: Monica Chipeta, Global Conference Africa, E-mail: monica@globalconf.co.za or Dr. Gerhard R Backberg, Chairman, South African National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (SANCID). Tel: +27 12 330 9043 () Direct, E-mail: gerhardb@wrc.org.za or visit http://www.sancid.org.za
International Conference on the Implementation of the European Water Framework Directive 8 - 10 November 2007 Rome, Italy
Meeting will be organized around the main current topics on the Framework Directive implementation in the European River Basin Districts in 2007. As the meeting is taking place in Italy, special attention will be paid to the issues specific to water management in the Mediterranean region. The implementation of the Water Framework Directive is now in an active and operational phase, which directly involves the Basin Organizations or the District Authorities that are facing operational problems in its field implementation. The aim of INBO is to enable the Basin Organizations to regularly and informally meet in order to exchange their practical experiences.
The meeting is open to all INBO member organizations and observers, and also to the water administrations and organizations, interested in the implementation of the Framework Directive, of the member and candidate countries of the European Union and of all the other countries of the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, and of the Mediterranean region, in particular.
Any useful information, programs and proposed papers will be continuously available on the website: www.inbo-news.org.
Contact: Permanent Technical Secretariat 21, rue de Madrid - 75008 PARIS (FRANCE) Tel. +33.1.44.90.88.60 Fax. +33.1.40.08.01.45 Email: inbo@wanadoo.fr
The “1st International Conference on Adaptive & Integrated Water Management: Coping with complexity and uncertainty" (CAIWA 2007) 12-15 November 2007 Basel, Switzerland
The
conference will provide a multidisciplinary platform and bring
together scientists from academia, industry, and policy
making/government to analyse progress, to explore new research
directions and highlight policy implications of scientific
findings. It will focus on basic research findings across all
sectors of adaptive and integrated water resource management.
Furthermore it will share the major scientific insights from the
NeWater project with the wider scientific community and embed it
into the current scientific debate in all relevant themes. The conference will be divided between scientific contributions (3 days) and practitioner insights (1 day). Furthermore it will be possible to organise special workshops under the auspices of CAIWA 2007.
Contact:
CAIWA 2007,
Claudia Pahl-Wostl, Institute of Environmental Systems Research;
University of Osnabrueck, arbarastr. 12 -49069 Osnabrueck,
Germany Email:
caiwa@usf.uos.de
South Asian Conference on Water in Agriculture: Management options for increasing crop productivity per drop of water 15-17 November 2007 Raipur, India
Rainfed agriculture constitutes the major economic activity in South Asian countries being the key source of employment and income for rural population. Water is essential for agricultural production and rural development in order to improve food security and eradicate poverty. Reduced investment in infrastructure, increased competition for water and large withdrawals of ground water are the primary causes for decreased plant productivity. Despite the constraints of water scarcity, crop production must rise substantially over the next decade to meet the food needs of South Asian rural community. Providing more yields with less water is therefore a formidable challenge for the food, economic, social and water security.
South Asian countries have to manage their water resources on a long-term with integrated planning. The imperatives of such planning are particularly critical for countries, where ground water withdrawals are more than 50% of available water. Incentives for economizing the use of water must come from reasonable pricing policies; however, it remains a contentious issue. Some form of community or individual property rights needs to be introduced where common resources are wasted. Appropriate participatory institutions are also needed to undertake collective responsibility for the efficient use and conservation of water.
South Asian countries have taken some initiatives, but a realistic policy framework is yet to emerge. With rapid urbanization and industrial growth, shortfalls of water have developed in various parts of South Asia that are particularly acute during the dry season. This calls for the integrated management of river basins in order to use water resources in a sustainable manner. The potential of Himalayan water resources for agricultural uses is enormous but underutilized. The potential for hydropower is immense that could supply a significant proportion of the energy need of agriculture. Political will and the appropriate institutional infrastructure are required for the management and sharing of water. Water resource management will therefore be a challenging task in South Asian countries where rainfed cultivation is predominantly followed. A more strategic development of water resources will be needed to cater demand of rainfed and irrigated agriculture. There is an overall need for policy support and the reform of institutions, human resources development and capacity building, particularly farmer's association while maintaining International and regional collaboration. UN General Assembly has proclaimed the period 2005-2015 as international decade for action Water for life. It is necessary to make all societies vigilant about the multiple roles of irrigation water in economics and ecosystems. It is need of present era to encourage innovative and strategic investment, research and development and international cooperation for the progressive improvement of agricultural water management, by demand-driven management options. It includes participatory irrigation management, rehabilitation, water-harvesting, water saving, water storage etc coupled with information technology tools. SAARC has also launched a Green South Asia 2007 campaign from January 1, 2007. This year is devoted to the region-wide afforestation campaign, which is ultimately interrelated to conservation and management of natural resources. The year 2007 has also been declared as Water Year by the Ministry of Water Resources, Govt. of India to create awareness among end users for judicious use of water through a series of pre scheduled activities. South East Asia has much more water resources per person than the world average. However, India is reaching the water scarcity limit (2000 m3/ inhabitant /year). In the light of the above, adequate investments have to be made in the water and environmental sector at all levels. To ensure sustainable development of water resources, the interventions/new developments in this field need discussion at length at a common platform to suggest the way out for maintaining the natural ecosystem, which is the primary objective of the proposed conference. Themes and Sub-themes of the conference are as follow:
1. Climate changes and water resources . Climate variability and changes . Rainfall modeling and prediction. Hydrological modeling and forecasting. Rainfall and runoff availability for collection . Advances in drought & flood management 2. Water harvesting and recycling . In-situ rainwater conservation. Water harvesting structure for efficient collection and reuse of rainwater. Promoting rainwater harvesting at community level . Low-cost micro-rainwater harvesting technologies .Water saving technologies: Myths and realities. Siltation of reservoirs and catchments management . Water losses from catchments and water harvesting structures 3. Efficient water management for sustaining agricultural productivity . Suitable crops and varieties. Techniques for improving water use efficiency 4. Groundwater recharge. Advances in field techniques. Groundwater flow and solute transport modeling. Groundwater issues in urban, industrial and mining environments. Groundwater sustainable use and development .Surface water -groundwater interaction 5. Diversified farming and rainwater management. Crop diversification and diversified rainwater use. Farming systems. Biotic stress management. Farm mechanization 6. Irrigation and water management .Water logging, salinity and drainage. Plasticulture in Agriculture. Command Area Development. Irrigation methods, practices and equipments. Participatory irrigation management. Water budgeting & water balance 7. Natural resource management. Agro forestry systems § Mining and water resources. Watershed management and development 8. Applications of frontier technologies. Use of remote sensing & GIS. Crop simulation modeling to increase water productivity 9. Economic and rural development. Social and economic aspects of rainwater management. Water policy and trading. Social infrastructure development. Poverty alleviation through agriculture development. Trans-boundary water resources management 10. Water security and related issues. Water for food security. Capacity building including training
This conference is being organized by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) India & Soil Conservation Society of India, New Delhi, India.
Contact: Dr. K.K. Sahu Organizing Secretary and Head, Department of Land and Water Management, College of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 492006 (Chhattisgarh) India Telephone: +91-771- 2443220 (O) 0091-98261-62940(Mobile), Fax: +91-771- 2443220 E-mail: saarc_wia@yahoo.co.in, saarc_wia@rediff.co.in
MELIA 1st Workshop: “Water Culture and Water Conflict in the Mediterranean Area” 22-26 November 2007 Tunisia
The first workshop within the framework of the MELIA project “Water culture and water conflict in the Mediterranean area” will be celebrated in Tunisia from the 22nd to the 26th of November 2007. The Workshop intends to pull together scientists, decision and policy makers, water users, relevant NGOs and Organizations from all the Mediterranean countries for discussing and sharing views and experiences on Water Culture and Prevention of Water Conflicts, considering terms from the historical, economical and social point of view, and the possible application of the principles of the Water Framework Directive. More information on this event can be found on the project website http://www.meliaproject.eu/
This workshop is being organized by MELIA project, Institut des Régions Arides (IRA).
Contact: Institut des Régions Arides (IRA) Mr. Rafael RODRIGUEZ, CSIC / Maria Serneguet Belda, REMOC
Email:
WORKSHOP1MELIA@Yahoo.fr; raro@orgc.csic.es;
Maria.Serneguet@chj.mma.es;
1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit 3-4 December 2007 Oita Prefecture, Japan
The first summit will be held in Oita Prefecture, Japan, on December 3 and 4, 2007. Heads of governments and water ministry representatives of the 49 countries and regions in the Asia Pacific region; representatives of parliaments, local governments, private sectors, academics, civil societies, development agencies and media are expected to participate in this summit. The Government of Japan will support the summit with cabinet approval. The Summit shall be organized by the Asia-Pacific Water Forum and the Steering Committee of the 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit consisting of eminent persons from Japan and other countries in the region.
The first Summit will focus on the three priority themes which were identified in the regional document for the 4th World Water Forum as the first important steps towards progress: Water Financing, Water-related Disaster Management, and Water for Development and Ecosystems.
For the theme "Water Financing", the Summit will rally for political support, show case success stories and institutional frameworks for financing water related infrastructure and human capacity development. The Summit will show case evidence based success stories on how the unanticipated economic growth in the region can be translated into better life style and opportunities for the people, through investments in water infrastructure. It is expected that the Summit will bring commitment by leaders on concrete programs to also invest in capacity development for people and institutions that build self-reliance.
The Summit will also facilitate dialogue between leaders from the region, and partner organizations to tap new sources and to develop innovative financial mechanisms. In this regard, the Summit will create incentives for leaders to showcase tangible water sector results in their respective countries, as reflected by increased water investments, adoption and implementation of strategic reforms, improved water governance at all levels, and significant progress in reaching the MDGs.
For the second theme "Water-related Disaster Management", Water-related disasters triggered by too much water or too little water are major challenges that our nations need to promptly overcome in order to ensure human security and poverty alleviation as well as for economic development. In this direction, it is expected that the summit will create the adequate platform in the Asia Pacific region to share knowledge and experiences for effective and sustainable implementation of the objectives and goals adopted by the Millennium development Goals, the Hashimoto Action Plan and the Hyogo Framework for Action.
The Summit will introduce good practices and successful disaster mitigation actions to serve as momentum to appeal for political commitment to set clear targets and strategies to achieve effective disaster reduction in the Asia Pacific region acknowledge as the most vulnerable region to water disaster in the world. The summit will also create a new conducive environment and opportunity for dialogue between leaders and disaster managers in the region as well as to create a critical awareness towards the shared role of governments and international institutions, such as the United Nations and International Funding agencies, in meeting the adopted goals and initiatives.
For the third theme "Water for Development and Ecosystem", over the last decade, more emphasis has been placed on establishing sustainable water management practices. Healthy aquatic ecosystems provide tangible economic and social benefits. Protecting zones at the land-water interface such as mangroves, paddy fields, wetlands, forests not only increase ecosystem health, but may also provide extra protection against some disasters and saline intrusion, aide groundwater recharge and improve overall quality of life. Understanding the drivers and status of ecosystem degradation and the need for watershed restoration in order to improve water productivity across the Asia-Pacific region is an important component of this theme. Another key element to this theme is the concept of environmental flows which refer to water provided within a river, wetland or coastal zone to main ecosystems and their benefits where there are competing water uses. In most river basins the natural flows have been modified to some extent, to meet the needs of human settlement, irrigation, flood control or energy generation.
The Summit will showcase the status of the key issues and success stories within this theme. A synthesis of key messages along with policy recommendations will be presented and commitment will be sought among government leaders and partner organizations to move forward a water agenda for the Asia-Pacific region. The APWF lead institutions will also report on the cutting-edge information and key findings on the Key Results Areas (KRAs), and Priority Themes to the top-level leaders at the Summit.
Contact: Japan Water Forum (JWF) E-mail: office@apwf.org
International Conference on Water, Environment, Energy and Society (WEES) 18-21 December 2007 Roorkee, India
This conference is being organized by National Institute of Hydrology (India) and Texas A & M University (USA). Main themes of the conference are as follow:
Ø Water and environment (incl. water resources development, management and conservation; water resources management under uncertainty; climate change; integrated watershed management; pollution of water bodies and sanitation) Ø Water hazards (incl. floods, droughts, pollution) Ø Water for energy Ø Water for other uses (irrigation, industry, rural development, ecosystems and forestry) Ø Water for society (incl. water demand management; municipal water supply systems; social health; environmental health; privatisation, conflict resolution; capacity building; policy analysis; water politics, law, and public apathy; economics)
Contact: National Institute of Hydrology, India, Fax: +91-1332-277281 E-mail: wees2007@gmail.com
Water Management 2008, Exhibition and Conference 14-16 January 2008 Mumbai, India
Water Management 2008, Exhibition and Conference will act as the platform for the industries in the field of water to get a competitive edge on their competitors. With the event’s focus on new Technologies, equipment and innovative ideas, many Companies and Governmental officials hope to find solutions to major water issues facing today. With that in mind, the primary effort at this exhibition and conference will be technologies whose methods and practices operate in efficient and environmentally-friendly ways.
Ø Water treatment Ø Water supply and services Ø Water conservation Ø Filtration equipment Ø Water pollution monitoring Ø Sewage and sludge treatment Ø Packaged drinking water Ø Water treatment chemicals Ø Rainwater harvesting Ø Wastewater management & recycling Ø Water management systems Ø Effluent treatment systems Ø Water purification Ø Pipes, fittings and valves Ø Instrumentation and process control Ø Boilers and cooling towers Ø Pumps and motor Ø Water reclamation Ø Desalination plants Ø Water Jetting accessories Ø Water and Sewage Refinery Ø Surface Water and Sewage Gathering Ø Water and Sewage Pipes and Joints Ø Water preparation for drinking purposes Ø Power engineering utilities Ø Water quality control equipment Ø Hydroelectric Power Generation Ø Macro Water Management Ø Water shed Management Ø Trade Publications Ø Consultants & Research Ø Technical Institutes Ø Water quality software Vendors Ø Irrigation Network Ø Tunnel projects Ø Dam projects Ø Water sorry spam devices Ø Water distribution networks Ø Information technology Ø Water storage reservoirs
Contact: Services International
B-9, LSC, A
block, Naraina Vihar, Ring Road, New Delhi-110028 India
106, Nirma Plaza, Makwana Road, Behind S.M. Dyechem
Building, Off Andheri Kurla Road, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai -
400059.
India
Second African Show of Irrigation and Drainage 5-10 February 2008 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Outline Ø A show of business; Ø 5 000 m2 of exhibition area in open air, Ø 2 000 m2 of exhibition area in covered room with air conditioning, Ø More than 150 expected national and international exhibitors, Ø Concerned fields: food security, irrigation and related activities: - Manufacturers and distributors (irrigation equipment, agricultural mechanization, chemicals etc.), - Research (modernization of irrigation, agronomy, biotechnology, renewable energies, food security, etc.), companies and international organizations, - Producers, tradesmen and traders, - Civil society.
Objectives Ø To offer a consultation framework for institutions and professionals of irrigation and drainage, Ø To popularize and diffuse technologies of irrigation and drainage, Ø To allow farmers to inform themselves and be trained in the techniques of irrigated agriculture, Ø To train the professionals, Ø To launch the process of certification of professionals’ competences, Ø To allow merchants - repairers in formal trade to: - Increase their share of markets, - Develop their public image, - Create new contacts, - Valorise their products.
Contents and Organization
Regional Seminar
Topic: Informal Irrigation; Towards a Regional Approach Ø national and regional experiences definition and quantification Ø selection of a joint definition Ø selection of regional indicators for quantification and representation towards a regional data base
Special Sessions Ø Support- counselling in irrigation: repercussions of the APPIA Project Ø The RAID network, actor of irrigation development in Africa Ø Summit of RAID countries Ministers of Agriculture: which answers to the Call of Ouagadougou?
Technical Sessions Ø Management of irrigation and drainage; Ø Drinking water and sanitation Ø Agronomic, environmental and socioeconomic aspects; Ø Emerging technologies and sustainable agricultural productions; Ø Manufacture and marketing of irrigation equipment; Ø Climate change; Ø Integrated management of water resources.
Exhibitions and Demonstrations (National Houses for the ECOWAS countries) Ø Irrigation Equipment; Ø Equipment of water conveyance and sanitation; Ø Technologies of the Sahel (CILSS) ; Ø Demonstrations in natural size; Ø Produces of irrigation (cereals, fruits, vegetables, etc.); Ø Data-processing tools of decision-making; Ø NTIC; Ø Results of agronomic research; Ø Mechanization and handling; Ø Engineering and design departments; Ø Network of producers’ organizations; Ø International organizations and NGOs.
Visits of Irrigated Perimeters Ø Visit of a large irrigated perimeter; Ø Visit of the complex water and sanitation of Ouagadougou.
Contact: ARID S/c EIER 01 BP 594 Ouagadougou 01 BURKINA FASO Telephone: (226) 50 30 43 61: (226) 50 30 20 53 Telefax: (226) 50 31 27 24 Website: http://www.arid-afrique.org E-mail: info@arid-afrique.org
International Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM): Lessons from Implementation in Developing Countries and the 2nd Africa Regional meeting of the National Committees of UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme 10-12 March 2008 South Africa
On the occasion of the 10 year anniversary into the implementation of the South African Water Law, the Water Research Commission of South Africa in partnership with the UNESCO International Hydrological Programme (IHP) focal point, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry and the Water Institute of Southern Africa are organising a three day conference aimed at sharing experiences and lessons on IWRM from developing countries. The intention of the conference is to create a platform for practitioners and policy makers in the developing world to share their experiences in the implementation of IWRM.
Contact information: Dr Shafick Adams, Research Manager, Water Resources Managament KSA, Water Research Commission: Private Bag X03, GEZINA, Pretoria, 0031, South Africa Email: shaficka@wrc.org.za Tel: +27 12 330 0340/9071 Fax: +27 12 331 2565 Mobile: +27 83 268 7945 File Link : http://www.emwis.net/thematicdirs/events/PDF/20080312_IWRM-IHP_Conference_First_Call
33rd WEDC International Conference “Access to Sanitation and Safe Water: Global Partnerships and Local Actions” 7-11 April 2008 Accra, Ghana
The Conference 'Access to Sanitation and Safe Water: Global Partnerships and Local Actions' will be held in Accra, Ghana from April 7-11 2008. The theme focuses on the concepts of global partnerships, alliances and networks within the water and sanitation sector. These offer many benefits including identification of issues at the country, regional and global levels, and programme design to meet this demand. They also provide a mechanism for building strong alliances across the different stakeholder groups, and for capacity building through information exchange and skills sharing. This has important implications for improving practice at the local level and delivering change through the promotion and uptake of technologies and policies, and ultimately contributing to meeting the Millennium Development Goals. The WEDC International Conference is in itself a global partnership bringing together a wide range of sector professionals from many continents, providing a forum for practitioners, policy makers, academics and researchers from a wide range of disciplines who are working in the water and environmental sanitation sectors.
Please visit our website http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/conferences/33 to find out more and for links to guidance for those preparing a presentation and to the conference paper template.
Water Down Under 2008 15-18 April 2008 Adelaide, Australia
Water Down Under 2008 incorporates the 31st Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 4th International Conference on Water Resources and Environment Research.
The main conference themes are: Ø Climate, rainfall and surface water variability Ø Hydrological modelling, data and forecasting Ø Water management and sustainability Ø National and international water issues and case studies Ø Groundwater systems.
The organizers of this event are Engineers Australia; International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM); with the support of the Centre for Groundwater Studies, Australia; the International Commission on Water Resources Systems (ICWRS); International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR) and International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH; UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP).
Second MEDA Water Regional Event on Local Water Management 28-30 April 2008 Morocco
This Regional Event is organized by the Regional Monitoring and Support Unit within the framework of the MEDA Water Programme “Euro-Mediterranean Regional Programme for Local Water Management” funded by the European Commission and in coherence with the Declaration of the Euro-Mediterranean Ministerial Conference on Local Water Management (Turin, 1999).
This Second Event will be composed by the:
1. Second MEDA Water Partners Workshop (28 and 29 April 2008)
These Events aim to: Ø Optimize the impact of the MEDA Water Projects results by exchanging experiences and know-how gained towards the National Authorities representatives, research, education and training institutions, stakeholders, civil society and local and regional practitioners;
Ø Discuss the MEDA Water Projects results and the need and possibilities for the continuation of similar initiatives in the future, in coherence with EU Water Initiative (Horizon 2020 and ENPI);
Ø Give the opportunity for the local and regional practitioners working in the field of local water management to participate actively.
The Preliminary Programme and other documents related to the “Second MEDA Water Regional Event” will be available very soon. Regarding the Second MEDA Water Partners Workshop (28-29 April 2008), a Call for presentations (papers, posters) including the topics and deadline for submission will be published very soon.
Contact information: Gert Soer (Team Leader), Regional Monitoring and Support Unit (RMSU), Regional Project Office in Amman: Wadi Saqra Building, 6th Floor, Office 3 Wadi Saqra Street, P.O. Box 941545, 11194 Amman, Jordan / Hachmi Kennou (MEDA Water Authorities Facilitator), IME, Marseille, France. Email: rmsu.amman@medawater-rmsu.org , rmsu.marseille@medawaterrmsu.org Tel: +962 (0)6 554 41 46 / +33 (0)4 91 59 87 77 File link: http://www.medawater-rmsu.org/meetings/2nd_MWP_conference.htm
7th International Congress on Hydraulic Engineering: ‘Enough Water for Sustainable Development!’ 15-18 May 2008 Juventud Island, Cuba
This congress will analyse hydraulics-related topics and current problems and be an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences between specialists, academia, researchers and professionals who work on facing natural disasters, integrated river basin management, and rational uses of water resources and their protection.
Some of the themes to be discussed during this conference are: ØDroughts prevention and integral use of water resources ØIntegrated river basin management ØHydraulics and hydrodynamics ØIrrigation and drainage ØSoftware and computer programmes applicable to hydraulic engineer.
The organizers of this event are National Institute of Water
Resources (INRH), Cuba; National Union of Architects and
Engineers of Cuba; Hydraulic Engineering Society, Cuba; and
UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme (IHP). Contact:
Rafael Feito Olivera
Groundwater and Climate in Africa - An International Conference 25-28 June 2008 Kampala, Uganda
Current assessments of the impacts of climate variability and
change on water resources commonly exclude groundwater. This
omission is of particular concern in Africa where current usage
and future adaptations in response to climate change and rapid
population growth, place considerable reliance upon groundwater
to meet domestic, agricultural, and industrial water demands.
This event is being organized by Directorate of Water Development (Uganda) and supported by UNESCO/IHP, IAHS, IHDP/START
Richard Taylor
10th International Drainage Workshop of ICID Working Group on Drainage 06-11 July 2008 Helsinki, Finland
The national committees of ICID in Finland and Estonia have a great honour to invite all members of the ICID-family to the 10th International Drainage Workshop in Helsinki and Tallinn during the second week of July 2008, the period of Northern white nights.
Objectives of agricultural drainage have evolved over the years and vary with circumstances. The primary objective is to make agricultural production possible and profitable. Agricultural drainage can be seen as a part of integrated land and water resources management where environmental aspects play an important role. Advances in the science of drainage allow the evaluation of the effects of system design and management on both productivity and environmental aspects. The water quality is as important to farming as the public opinion and sustainability of farm production.
Contact:
Workshop secretariat: 00100 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: +358 9 694 2100 Email: fincid@fincid.fi Website: www.fincid.fi
13th World Water Congress 01-04 September 2008 Montpellier, France
The main theme of this congress will be ‘Global Changes and Water Resources: Confronting the Expanding and Diversifying Pressures.’ The congress aims to enhance knowledge and raise global consciousness of the impact of global changes on water resources.
The main themes of the congress are: ØWater availability, use and management ØTowards the future: water resources and global changes ØClimate change and disasters ØDevelopment of water resources and infrastructure ØWater governance and water security: 30 years after the UN Mar del Plata conference of 1977 ØWater conservation and demand management ØFinancing water development and capacity building ØCapacity-building in developing countries.
This event
is being organized by International Water Resources Association (IWRA). Contact: Congress Secretariat E-mail: wwc2008@msem.univ-montp2.fr URL: http://wwc2008.msem.univ-montp2.fr/
Africa Water Resources Management 2008 (AfricaWRM 2008) 8-10 September 2008 Gaborone, Botswana
This conference is being organized by the International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED). The purpose of this conference is to act as an interdisciplinary forum for decision-makers, academics, and professionals interested in the development and application of technology in ensuring the sustainable use and management of our water resources. This purpose is consistent with the goals of the United Nations Decade of Water for Life. The forum will cover both hard and soft technology and will serve to promote the use of appropriate technologies.
AfricaWRM 2008 will be held in conjunction with the IASTED International Conferences on:
Ø Power and Energy Systems (AfricaPES 2008) Ø Modelling and Simulation (AfricaMS 2008)
The conference topics include, but are not limited to, the following themes:
Theme 1: Water Supply and Sustainable Use
Theme 2: Wastewater and Stormwater Management
Theme 3: Integrated Watershed Management
Theme 4: Pollution Prevention and Reduction in Industry
Theme 5: Issues in Implementing Environmentally Sound Technologies
ICID’s 20th International Congress on Irrigation and Drainage 13-19 October 2008 Lahore, Pakistan
The theme of the Congress is ‘Participatory Integrated Water Resources Management-From Concepts to Actions’. The topics for the two Questions, Special Session, Symposium and Seminar along with other relevant information are available at ICID website: www.icid.org.
Integrated water resources management is an issue of very high significance as it involves national and global assets of great socio-cultural, ecological and economic values. The prevailing system of uncoordinated water resources management cannot sustain the ever increasing water needs of the various expanding sectors, therefore, a strategy must be sought to integrate the various sectoral needs against the available water resources in order to attain both economic and ecological sustainability. Participatory approach with the stakeholders needs to be established on several key issues. Capacity building of stakeholders on water natural resources management policies, water rights and enforcement of laws would be an important input for a participatory integrated water resources management where roles and responsibilities have to be ironed out.
Contact: Conference Secretarial: 506 WAPDA House, Lahore, Pakistan. Tel: +92 42 9202538 Fax: +92 42 9202154, E-mail: icid@icid2008.org, or
Mr. Syed Raghib Abbas Shah, Secretary General, Organizing Committee, E-mail: gmcmw@wapda.gov.pk, and/or The Secretary, ICID, E-mail: icid@icid.org Congress website: www.icid2008.org
NEW PUBLICATIONS
Hydrology and Water Resources of India
India is endowed with varied topographical features, such as high mountains, extensive plateaus, and wide plains traversed by mighty rivers. Water is an important input in the socio-economic development of a nation. In India, this dependence is even more apparent, as 70% of her population is dependent on agriculture. Divided into four sections the book provides a comprehensive overview of water resources of India. Beginning with a general description of the country, major hydrologic features, such as climate (precipitation, temperature, radiation, etc.), streamflow, groundwater, soil, etc. are discussed. A detailed treatment of all major river basins is provided, which includes description of catchments, tributaries, surface water and ground water, and important water resources projects. This is followed by a discussion on major uses of water in India, major projects, water related problems including environment and water quality, provisions of the constitution of India, interlinking of India rivers, and institutions dealing with water resources. Finally, the last chapter discusses some views on water management policy for India. The book should be useful to Water Resources professionals, particularly those with an interest in India, graduate students, researchers, teachers, planners and policy makers.
Author: Sharad K. Jain, Pushpendra K. Agarwal, Vijay P. Singh ISSN No: 978-1-4020-5179-1
Implementing Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Asia
The problems afflicting the Aral Sea and its environs as a result of the overuse and abuse of the rivers flowing into it are well documented. Until now, however, it was difficult to hear the voices of those responsible for actually managing those waters. This volume describes, from the practitioner’s perspective, the problems encountered in the region’s efforts to implement integrated water resources management, and solutions that have been put in place in order to address these. The book sets out the approaches taken by each basin state, by way of the institutional, legal and financial frameworks adopted by them. It details the management practices that have been utilised in order both to surmount potential inter-state conflicts arising from water use disagreements and to make the best use of the available water, and it provides practical examples demonstrating how IWRM has been implemented at more local levels. Ultimately, it conveys the strong spirit of collaboration that drives water management in the five newly independent states.
Water Policy for Sustainable Development
The book on “Water Policy for Sustainable Development” examines river-basin management cases around the world to show how fresh water can be managed to sustain economic development while protecting the environment. The author argues that policy makers can employ adaptive management to avoid making decisions that could harm the environment, to recognize and correct mistakes, and to monitor environmental and socioeconomic changes caused by previous policies.
Author: DL Feldman ISBN-10: 0801885884 ISBN-13: 978-0801885884
Fellowship and funding opportunities
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The Universiteit van Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. As from September 2007, outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
The tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students will rise considerably in the academic year 2007-2008. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (AMS) however are specifically designed by the Universiteit van Amsterdam to offer talented and hard-working non-EU/EEA students the possibility to pursue a degree in one of the academic fields covered by the UvA. The AMS programme is highly selective: only applicants with excellent study results and motivation may receive a scholarship. Target group: Undergraduate, Bachelor's degree Purpose: Study Field of study: Arts and Humanities, Education and Teacher Training, Environmental Science, Fine and applied arts, Law, Communication, Mathematics and computer science, Medical and health sciences, Natural sciences, Social and behavioural sciences, Business administration and management
Countries: Bouvet Island, Brazil, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan , Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Conch Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada , Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea , Guinea Bissau, Guyana , Haiti , Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran , Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire) , Jamaica , Japan , Jordan , Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati , Kuwait , Kyrgyzstan , Laos , Lebanon , Lesotho , Liberia , Libya, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania , Mauritius , Mayotte , Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco , Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand , Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau , Panama , Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island , Polynesia, Puerto Rico, Qatar , Reunion, Russia , Rwanda, S.Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls. , Saint Kitts & Nevis , Saint Lucia , Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saint Vincent & Grenadines , Samoa , San Marino , Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia , Seychelles , Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia , South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard And Jan Mayen Islands , Swaziland , Syria , Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad And Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks And Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro
Requirements for Eligibility:Candidates wishing to take part in the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship programme must meet the following requirements: Ø Hold a non-EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans ("Studiefinanciering"; for more information please refer to: www.ib-groep.nl). The scholarship office should be notified as soon as possible of any change in nationality, type of residence permit, and/or possible “Studiefinanciering” support, throughout the academic year.
Ø
Be fully
admitted to a degree programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam
which is registered at the Central Register of Higher Education
Programmes (CROHO; for more information refer to:
www.ib-groep.nl). Ø Be admitted to a bachelor's or master's programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam for the first time. AMS will not be awarded to candidates who are admitted for a second bachelor's or master's programme at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. Ø Be able to comply with Dutch visa regulations (follow the link to the IND website below). Ø Be enrolled at the UvA as full-time student for the academic year and the programme for which the scholarship is awarded. Ø The candidate should not receive a full coverage scholarship for the same period of study as the AMS scholarship. Notify the scholarships office when another full scholarship such as HSP, Alban, NFP, etc. has been awarded and which scholarship has been chosen to accept. Ø Scholarship continuation for subsequent year(s) of study depends upon satisfactory study progress. The programme you will be enrolled in, as it depends on the curriculum and rules and regulations of the department, sets the standard for satisfactory progress, the time and manner in which progress will be measured. Please be advised that you are expected to gain approximately 80% of credits in any one year.
Value and
Purpose of Grant: Depends
on Faculty Grant Provider: Universiteit van Amsterdam
Application Procedure: The faculties and international schools award scholarships themselves; as such regulations may vary. Students interested in an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship may contact the faculty or international school offering the study program of their choice for more information: www.uva.nl/ams
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program
The Erasmus Mundus program is a co-operation and mobility program in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third country nationals participating in these Masters Courses, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying at Partner universities throughout the world. Selection Criteria Target group: Master's degree, Bachelor's degree Purpose: Study, Research Field of study: All Countries: Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre And Miquelon, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome And Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard And Jan Mayen Islands, Swaziland, Switzerland, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Bouvet Island, Brazil , Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China , Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Conch Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast (Cote D'Ivoire), Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi , Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Polynesia, Puerto Rico, Qatar , Reunion, Russia, Rwanda, S.Georgia & S. Sandwich Isls. , Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro
Eligible Candidates: The selection criteria are set by the consortium which offers the masters. Each consortium may appoint a small number of scholars for a scholarship. Candidates should apply directly to the Erasmus Mundus program.
Grant Information
Closing date: Annual calls for the submission of applications state deadlines and other requirements or priorities, where and if relevant. Grant provider: European Union Application Procedure Applications can only be submitted online at the participating consortium.
See for additional information: http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html Should further assistance be needed, you may contact the National Structure through the email: erasmusmundus@nuffic.nl or EAC-Erasmus-Mundus@cec.eu.int
The financial contribution of the European Union to the Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the academic year 2007-2008 will be 62.6 million Euros.
Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
The Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a national or resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
The Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program (IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If your ambition is to use your education to become a leader in your field, furthering development in your own country and greater economic and social justice worldwide, you might be eligible.
Pre-Academic Training PAT IFP offers fellows the opportunity to prepare for your study by following Pre-Academic Training (PAT). This course aims to improve both English language skills and academic skills. PAT familiarizes you with the academic environment of European higher education institutions. In the Netherlands, PAT is given by the Centre for European Studies (CES) at the University of Maastricht. The CES has an established record of providing pre-academic and bridging programs for international students.
What are the requirements? American and European nationals are not eligible, although fellows may study anywhere in Europe or the United States.
Ø You must be a national or resident of an eligible IFP country or territory*. Ø You may enrol on any appropriate university programme anywhere in the world, including your country of residence. Ø You must demonstrate superior achievement in your undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent. Ø You must have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities. Ø You must possess leadership potential evidenced by your employment and academic experience. Ø You must propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance your leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field. Ø You must choose a field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's areas of endeavor. Ø You must present a plan specifying how you will apply your studies to social problems or issues in your own country. Ø You must commit yourself to working on these issues following the fellowship period. What does the Scholarship Include?
The scholarship provides a financial contribution for an IPF
fellow to obtain a master’s degree or a PhD degree at one of the
partner universities of the IFP.
How do I apply?
Submit your application to the appropriate IFP International
Partner in your country or region of residence. There are
sixteen International Partners. They determine application
deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country. Go
to the
IFP website
for an overview of IFP International Partners including web
addresses.
For IFP, Nuffic provides the following services for fellows considering studying in continental Europe: Ø General information provision regarding European higher education systems, admission requirements and available study programmes Ø General information provision regarding study and living conditions, health and visa requirements in continental European countries Ø Individual advice on study opportunities, placement and admission issues Ø Placement at up to three continental European universities Ø Ongoing support in case of emergency, health, study or legal problems. The program also provides placement assistance to fellows who have not yet been admitted to graduate school.
What are the selection and approval procedures? The IFP International Partner in your country or region of residence is responsible for the selection and approval procedures. See the IFP website for an overview of IFP International Partners including web addresses.
*Currently these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING
INPIM’s Third International Capacity Building Program on Participatory Irrigation Management 21-30 October 2007 Izmir, Turkey
For details please see page 5. Groundwater Exploration and Monitoring 07-25 April 2008 DELFT, The Netherlands
The course intends to train participants up to the level that data collection and monitoring tasks can be individually performed. The course will teach the participants the principles of groundwater data collection and monitoring and the use of software to process and analyse the information. The experiences of data collection and monitoring will be obtained through a series of lectures, hands-on training in class exercises and computer workshops.
Learning Objectives On the conclusion of this course, the participant should: Ø Know how to carry out groundwater data collection and analyses procedures relating to hydrogeological mapping and well inventories, surface geophysics, exploration drilling, well design, pumping tests and groundwater monitoring. Ø Be familiar with the most popular groundwater codes: GEWIN, AQUIFERTEST, FREQ and NETGRAPH. Ø Be able to visualise the application of data collection and monitoring techniques within the wider framework of groundwater studies.
Target Group The course is addressed to postgraduates and professionals in hydrogeology and water resources management: civil engineers, environmental engineers, geologists and hydrologists who are engaged in the investigation, management, and protection of groundwater resources.
Duration of course is 3 weeks. Course fee is €2040 Euros. Deadline for applications is 7 March 2008.
For more information please contact: j.nonner@unesco-ihe.org
Knowledge Management for Decision Makers in the Water Sector 14-25 April 2008 DELFT, The Netherlands
This collaborative Master Class is organised by the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (1) together with its partners in Delft Cluster(2).
Expert contributions, field visits, case studies and other learning resources will be selected from an extensive range of knowledge networks to fit the on-the-job needs of senior leaders in the water sector.
Tools, specialists and case studies will be presented to enable Master Class participants to upgrade the relevant skills needed to better match your organisation's capacity building goals in the coming years.
Experience with new information and communication tools (e.g. virtual workspaces, video-conferencing, knowledge-mapping) will be blended naturally in an innovative learning plan. Target Group If you lead an organisation of water professionals, in which knowledge plays a key role in everyday activities. Ø increasingly make major investment and/or strategy decisions that depend on digital tools and advanced media. Ø feel a responsibility for creating an enabling environment, in which the capacity of individuals and groups are utilised optimally. Ø direct major initiatives where access to, and exchange of, knowledge is a critical success factor. Ø favor learning through a case-based approach, with hands-on practical training and frequent interaction among peers and experts. Ø are in a position to join other senior leaders for an intensive 1-week workshop and an exciting knowledge exchange experience. Then you are the ideal candidate to join a Master Class for Top Management, focused on Knowledge Management and featuring experts, processes and tools.
Topics in the seminar will be covered using a blend of experts, case studies, learning experiences, and individual coaching. Participants are invited to use their own organisation as a case, and join a coaching clinic to apply insights back on the job. The focus of the seminar will be the Water Sector.
For effective individual attention and group interaction, attendance is restricted to a maximum of 24 participants.
Duration of course is 2 weeks. Course fee is €2500 Euros. Deadline for applications is 14 March 2008.
Group Discount Three or more participants booking from within one organisation are eligible for a discount of 10% on the course fee. Please indicate this on the booking form. All participants who complete this course receive a Certificate of Attendance from the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education.
For further details contact: j.luijendijk@unesco-ihe.org
Applied Groundwater Modelling 09-27 June 2008 DELFT, The Netherlands
The short course is designed to provide participants with principles and procedures of groundwater modelling and the use of computer models for groundwater resources management and protection. The experiences of modelling will be obtained through a series of hands-on training in computer workshops. On completion of this course the participants are able to construct a groundwater model and use the model to simulate groundwater flow, contaminant transport and saltwater intrusion.
Learning objectives On the conclusion of this course, the participant should: Ø Know how to create a groundwater model following the procedures of building a groundwater model: definition of model objectives, construction of hydrogeological conceptual models, design of numerical models, preparation of model inputs, model calibration and model application. Ø Be familiar with the most popular groundwater model codes: MODFLOW, PMPATH, MT3D and a graphical user interface PMWIN. Ø Be able to apply groundwater models for evaluation of groundwater development scenarios, determination of capture zone of well fields and prediction of pollutant plume development. Target Group Postgraduates and professionals in hydrogeology and water resources management, civil engineers, environmental engineers, geologists and hydrologists who are engaged in investigation, management, and protection of groundwater resources. Additional information The course consists of the following topics: Ø Groundwater flow modelling Ø Contaminant transport modelling Ø Saline groundwater modelling
Duration of course is 3 weeks. Course fee is €2040 Euro. Deadline for receiving applications is 9 May 2008.
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