This document discusses regional cooperation for integrated water and land management. It notes that working in isolation, especially at the regional level, is ineffective. Successful experiences like RICCAR and ACCWAM engaged multiple stakeholders including governments and users. Any new initiatives should coordinate with existing efforts to create synergies, and require financial and human resources commitments to sustain long-term partnerships. Government buy-in is also important from the start of initiatives.

1. T3: Regional cooperation mechanism for
integrated water and land management
• Constrain and opportunities for Regional Cooperation
• Working in isolation does not work especially at regional level
• Activities should focus on final users rather than only at the government
level
• Positive experiences of RICCAR and ACCWAM involving multiple
stakeholders and governmental organizations have potential for scaling
up.
Recommendations
• Any new regional initiative/activity should consult with ongoing activities
to create synergies and avoid duplication.
• Financial and human resources are fundamental for a success and
sustainability of any long-term partnership.
• Ensure government buy-in at onset of initiatives and not at a later stage.