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GEF IW:LEARN ObjectiveGEF IW:LEARN Objective
To strengthen TransboundaryTo strengthen Transboundary
Waters Management (TWM) byWaters Management (TWM) by
facilitating learning andfacilitating learning and
information sharing amonginformation sharing among
stakeholders.stakeholders.
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How?How?
Bring isolated GEF IW projectsBring isolated GEF IW projects
& partners together through a& partners together through a
“LEARNING PORTFOLIO”“LEARNING PORTFOLIO”
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Project Support ServicesProject Support Services
1.1. PromotePromote Access to IW InformationAccess to IW Information
2.2. Foster LearningFoster Learning among IW Projectsamong IW Projects
3.3. Transfer InnovationsTransfer Innovations & Practical Experience& Practical Experience
4.4. Technical AssistanceTechnical Assistance (PM, KM, IWM)(PM, KM, IWM)
5.5. OutreachOutreach to greater IW communityto greater IW community
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1. Access to Information1. Access to Information
• International Waters Resource CenterInternational Waters Resource Center
www.iwlearn.netwww.iwlearn.net
– IW Project Profiles, Contacts, News & EventsIW Project Profiles, Contacts, News & Events
– Project-related documents, models & templates (TDA,Project-related documents, models & templates (TDA,
SAP, TORs, SIPs, M&E docs)SAP, TORs, SIPs, M&E docs)
– Distance learning materials (TDA/SAP course)Distance learning materials (TDA/SAP course)
• Sub-Regional IW Web sitesSub-Regional IW Web sites
– Southeast Asia and Southeastern EuropeSoutheast Asia and Southeastern Europe
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2. Structured Learning2. Structured Learning
• Needs-drivenNeeds-driven IW-support workshopsIW-support workshops , e.g.,, e.g.,
– Public Participation, LME Management, IWRMPublic Participation, LME Management, IWRM
– Information Management, Web developmentInformation Management, Web development
– Economic Valuation, Environmental FlowsEconomic Valuation, Environmental Flows
• Ongoing learningOngoing learning among similar projectsamong similar projects
– Aquifers/Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes,Aquifers/Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes,
Large Marine Ecosystems & [soon] Coral ReefsLarge Marine Ecosystems & [soon] Coral Reefs
– Periodic face-to-face facilitated learningPeriodic face-to-face facilitated learning
– Ad hocAd hoc interactions and occasional “thematic sessions”interactions and occasional “thematic sessions”
via IW:LEARN co-sponsored e-forumsvia IW:LEARN co-sponsored e-forums
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Public Participation andPublic Participation and
Info. Sharing WorkshopInfo. Sharing Workshop
June 2005 - St. Petersburg, RFJune 2005 - St. Petersburg, RF
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• Co-delivered w/UNECE, CTC and WBICo-delivered w/UNECE, CTC and WBI
• 60 participants shared experiences among 660 participants shared experiences among 6
projects, governments and NGOs in EECCAprojects, governments and NGOs in EECCA
• 28 case studies and presentations28 case studies and presentations
• 5 problem-solving working groups for 3 basins5 problem-solving working groups for 3 basins
• Results: 50 relevant/measurable actions plannedResults: 50 relevant/measurable actions planned
Public Participation andPublic Participation and
Info. Sharing WorkshopInfo. Sharing Workshop
June 2005 - St. Petersburg, RFJune 2005 - St. Petersburg, RF
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3. Transfer of Innovation3. Transfer of Innovation
• Inter-Project Stakeholder ExchangeInter-Project Stakeholder Exchange
– Project/Country-Driven Missions between or amongProject/Country-Driven Missions between or among
GEF IW partners and beneficiariesGEF IW partners and beneficiaries
– E.g., Benguela to South Pacific for fisheries treaty;E.g., Benguela to South Pacific for fisheries treaty;
Danube-hosted communications workshopDanube-hosted communications workshop
• 33rdrd
& 4& 4thth
Biennial GEF IW ConferencesBiennial GEF IW Conferences
– All GEF IW projects gather to share experiencesAll GEF IW projects gather to share experiences
– Salvador (2005) & Cape Town (2007)Salvador (2005) & Cape Town (2007)
• Publications for Innovation TransferPublications for Innovation Transfer
– IW BridgesIW Bridges newsletternewsletter
– IW Experience Notes seriesIW Experience Notes series
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4. Technical Assistance4. Technical Assistance
Helpdesk roles:Helpdesk roles:
• Nairobi office ~ Developing network of projects’Nairobi office ~ Developing network of projects’
Web sites (updated w/o techies)Web sites (updated w/o techies)
• Washington office ~ On call support for projectWashington office ~ On call support for project
management and IW managementmanagement and IW management
EmailEmail info@iwlearn.orginfo@iwlearn.org or visitor visit www.iwlearn.netwww.iwlearn.net forfor
assistance…assistance…
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5. Outreach5. Outreach
• IWRM RoundtablesIWRM Roundtables
• GEF Sessions at Big IW Events:GEF Sessions at Big IW Events:
– Past: IUCN Congress, Inter-American DialogPast: IUCN Congress, Inter-American Dialog
on Water, Global Oceans Forumon Water, Global Oceans Forum
• Future: World Water Forum, GPA IGR-2Future: World Water Forum, GPA IGR-2
• Gender and Water Traveling ExhibitGender and Water Traveling Exhibit
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For more informationFor more information
• Please visit…Please visit…
– GEF IW:LEARN Web Site www.iwlearn.netGEF IW:LEARN Web Site www.iwlearn.net
– GEF International Waters Resource CentreGEF International Waters Resource Centre
www.iwlearn.netwww.iwlearn.net
• Or contact IW:LEARNOr contact IW:LEARN
info@iwlearn.orginfo@iwlearn.org
TelTel: +1 (202) 518-2054: +1 (202) 518-2054
Editor's Notes
Feel free to replace reference to Dann Sklarew with your own name and role.
There may be some slides here which are hidden from presentation, for your reference and/or inclusion for longer presentations.
Organizational Vision: Stakeholders participating in Transboundary Waters Management are able to find the data, information and knowledge they need to sustainably manage their shared water resources.
Projects’ stakeholders include managers, governments, partners, implementing and executing agencies – as well as NGOs (civil society and private sector) participating in GEF IW projects.
IW Bridges Newsletter delivers syntheses of IW management experiences in response to IW stakeholders’ capacity-building needs.
Snapshot from IWRM Roundtable in Tokyo (December 2005), organized in partnership with Japan Water Forum (lead) and others.
Also note US NOAA, URI, INWENT (German and Greek and US Governments), FOP, et al.
