6th NARBO IWRM Training - Keys for Success with IWRM at River Basin Level

Purpose

The objectives of this training are to develop capacity of NARBO member staff in understanding, implementing and improving IWRM in their respective river basins by (1) lectures of IWRM concepts and case studies; (2) group work of IWRM; and (3) sharing country challenges and strategies.

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Background

NARBO was officially established in February 2004 to promote integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Asia Monsoon region. The goal of NARBO is to help achieve IWRM in river basins throughout Asia with practical actions. Also, NARBO's objective is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of River Basin Organizations (RBOs) in promoting IWRM and improving water governance, through training and exchange of information and experiences among RBOs, water-related government agencies and other knowledge partners. To date, five IWRM training workshops have been conducted in Thailand (2004), Sri Lanka (2005), Korea (2005), Sri Lanka (2006), and Viet Nam (2009).

This time, NARBO secretariat once again chose the Vu Gia–Thu Bon river basin in Viet Nam for training, because this river basin has good examples for case studies such as hydropower and conservation of the river basin. The 6th IWRM training will build on the materials and the results of the 5th IWRM training which was conducted in February 2009. It will also discuss the application of the IWRM Guidelines which were officially introduced at the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul in March 2009.

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Outputs

1. Enhanced understanding on the concept of IWRM and their management;
2. Better coordination of water related policies and measures to promote IWRM;
3. Strengthened networking among agencies in charge of water-related issues;
4. Revised action plan for promoting IWRM of each organizations; and
5. Lecture Materials and summary of the group work.

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Participants

About 25 senior officials from the NARBO member organizations and other river basin organizations or national agencies are invited. Applicants who have already participated in the former training can't participate in the 6th IWRM Training.

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Language

English

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Responsibilities

Participants are required to prepare and deliver their presentation at the training workshop according to their preliminary assignments. They are also expected to actively participate in the discussion and group work activities.

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Partners

NARBO Secretariat and International Water Center (IWC) in Australia