INTRODUCTION
This 5-module training course is designed to provide water resource professionals, policy makers, development practitioners, and environmental managers with a comprehensive understanding of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM). Participants will explore cross-sectoral strategies for managing water equitably, efficiently, and sustainably at various scales. The course emphasizes stakeholder participation, institutional coordination, and policy frameworks necessary for effective water governance in agriculture, urban, and ecosystem contexts.
DURATION
5 Days
Target Audience
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Water Resource Planners and Managers
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Environmental and Natural Resource Officers
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Agricultural Engineers and Irrigation Planners
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Policy Makers and Regulators
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NGO and Development Program Officers
Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Understand the principles and key components of IWRM
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Analyze water governance challenges and institutional arrangements
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Apply tools for water allocation, demand management, and basin planning
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Integrate climate adaptation and environmental sustainability into water planning
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Facilitate stakeholder engagement and cross-sectoral coordination
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to IWRM Concepts and Principles
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Definition and evolution of IWRM
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Water as a finite and shared resource
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Three pillars: social equity, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability
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Case Study: Successful IWRM implementation at basin level
Module 2: Water Governance and Institutional Frameworks
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Legal and regulatory frameworks for IWRM
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Institutional roles and responsibilities
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Stakeholder mapping and participatory decision-making
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Activity: Conducting a governance gap analysis
Module 3: Tools and Techniques for Integrated Planning
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Water budgeting and allocation tools
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Watershed and basin-level planning methods
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Decision-support systems and modeling tools
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Group Exercise: Simulating allocation decisions for competing users
Module 4: Climate Change and Environmental Integration
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Climate risks to water availability and quality
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Ecosystem services and environmental flow requirements
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Integrating climate-smart strategies into IWRM
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Discussion: Mainstreaming IWRM into national climate policies
Module 5: Implementation Strategies and Monitoring
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Financing mechanisms and donor support
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Monitoring and evaluation of IWRM initiatives
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Capacity building and knowledge sharing
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Final Project: Developing an IWRM action plan for a river basin or catchment area
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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