Collaboration with Financing Institutions presented by Alan Hall,GWP Senior Adviser and Chair of the EUWI Finance Working Group at World Water Week 2010
Collaboration with Financing Institutions presented by Alan Hall,GWP Senior Adviser and Chair of the EUWI Finance Working Group at World Water Week 2010
Challenges for the Conference:A World Bank PerspectiveIwl Pcu
The document discusses challenges for international cooperation on transboundary waters from the perspective of the World Bank. It summarizes the World Bank's international waters portfolio and how projects fit into its country programs. It then discusses issues like environmental degradation, infrastructure expansion, data gaps, and financing that projects have tried to address through frameworks for cooperation. However, it notes there are also barriers like differences between countries, lack of capacity and governance, and short-term priorities that can constrain cooperation. It questions if the approach can work and discusses constraints the Global Environment Facility may be ignoring, like lack of country commitment and high transaction costs.
The Danube River and Black Sea GEF Financed Investment ProgramIwl Pcu
A PowerPoint presentation by Manuel Marino, Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist, World Bank during the International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC June 7-8, 200 in Washington, DC, USA. The slides highlight the following topics: (1) Purpose of the Partnership and the Investment Fund, (2) Impact of GEF grant funds, (3) Advances to date, (4) How they see the future
The Biodiversity Finance Initiative -BIOFIN- Onno van den HeuvelOECD Environment
The document discusses the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), which uses a finance approach to mainstream biodiversity. It outlines the BIOFIN methodology, which includes conducting a biodiversity expenditure review, financial needs assessment, and policy review to develop a biodiversity finance plan. The plan identifies optimal finance solutions for the country from public, private, traditional, and innovative sources. Mainstreaming examples and challenges are also briefly discussed.
GWP's strategy aims to improve financing for water management through three main goals: 1) Promote water as key to sustainable development by bringing together different sectors, 2) Reinforce knowledge sharing on financing water resources, and 3) Build capacity and advocate for applying integrated water resources management. Key approaches include advocacy, capacity building, knowledge management, and strengthening partnerships. Proposed activities are developing alliances, knowledge sharing through publications and case studies, trans-sectoral dialogues, and fundraising support.
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources and improved quality of life. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals - promote integrated water resources management; address critical challenges like climate change and food security; reinforce knowledge sharing; and build a stronger network. It outlines outcomes and actions to achieve these goals through improved governance, capacity building, advocacy, and organizational change. The strategy was developed during an uncertain economic time but aims to position GWP to address urgent water challenges.
Assessment of the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus,the Syr Darya basinOECD Environment
The document summarizes an assessment of the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus in the Syr Darya basin. It finds that there are frictions between sectors over water use and weak policy integration across countries. The assessment aims to identify intersectoral synergies, determine policy measures to alleviate tensions, and build capacity to address intersectoral impacts. A workshop was held with countries in the basin to identify key issues around water quantity and quality as well as possible national and cooperative solutions, such as improving energy efficiency, rationalizing water use, reinforcing environmental legislation, and increasing policy coherence across sectors and countries.
Challenges for the Conference:A World Bank PerspectiveIwl Pcu
The document discusses challenges for international cooperation on transboundary waters from the perspective of the World Bank. It summarizes the World Bank's international waters portfolio and how projects fit into its country programs. It then discusses issues like environmental degradation, infrastructure expansion, data gaps, and financing that projects have tried to address through frameworks for cooperation. However, it notes there are also barriers like differences between countries, lack of capacity and governance, and short-term priorities that can constrain cooperation. It questions if the approach can work and discusses constraints the Global Environment Facility may be ignoring, like lack of country commitment and high transaction costs.
The Danube River and Black Sea GEF Financed Investment ProgramIwl Pcu
A PowerPoint presentation by Manuel Marino, Lead Water and Sanitation Specialist, World Bank during the International Waters Workshop - A CEO Dialogue Jointly Organized by GEF and WFEO/FIDIC June 7-8, 200 in Washington, DC, USA. The slides highlight the following topics: (1) Purpose of the Partnership and the Investment Fund, (2) Impact of GEF grant funds, (3) Advances to date, (4) How they see the future
The Biodiversity Finance Initiative -BIOFIN- Onno van den HeuvelOECD Environment
The document discusses the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), which uses a finance approach to mainstream biodiversity. It outlines the BIOFIN methodology, which includes conducting a biodiversity expenditure review, financial needs assessment, and policy review to develop a biodiversity finance plan. The plan identifies optimal finance solutions for the country from public, private, traditional, and innovative sources. Mainstreaming examples and challenges are also briefly discussed.
GWP's strategy aims to improve financing for water management through three main goals: 1) Promote water as key to sustainable development by bringing together different sectors, 2) Reinforce knowledge sharing on financing water resources, and 3) Build capacity and advocate for applying integrated water resources management. Key approaches include advocacy, capacity building, knowledge management, and strengthening partnerships. Proposed activities are developing alliances, knowledge sharing through publications and case studies, trans-sectoral dialogues, and fundraising support.
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources and improved quality of life. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals - promote integrated water resources management; address critical challenges like climate change and food security; reinforce knowledge sharing; and build a stronger network. It outlines outcomes and actions to achieve these goals through improved governance, capacity building, advocacy, and organizational change. The strategy was developed during an uncertain economic time but aims to position GWP to address urgent water challenges.
Assessment of the Water-Food-Energy-Ecosystems Nexus,the Syr Darya basinOECD Environment
The document summarizes an assessment of the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus in the Syr Darya basin. It finds that there are frictions between sectors over water use and weak policy integration across countries. The assessment aims to identify intersectoral synergies, determine policy measures to alleviate tensions, and build capacity to address intersectoral impacts. A workshop was held with countries in the basin to identify key issues around water quantity and quality as well as possible national and cooperative solutions, such as improving energy efficiency, rationalizing water use, reinforcing environmental legislation, and increasing policy coherence across sectors and countries.
Presentation- Seventh Roundtable on Financing Agricultural Water - Richard co...OECD Environment
Presentation- Seventh Roundtable on Financing Agricultural Water - Richard Colback, Industry Specialist, Agricultural Water, International Finance Corporation
Building the new gwp strategy 'towards 2020' on the strengths of our current ...Global Water Partnership
The document outlines plans to build upon the strengths of the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) current strategy in developing a new "Towards 2020" strategy. It discusses GWP's vision of a water secure world, its mission to support sustainable water management at all levels, and its key strengths as a multistakeholder platform with inclusive structures and a strong knowledge base. The current strategy contains four goals around water's role in development, critical challenges, knowledge sharing, and network effectiveness. The new strategy will maintain these areas of focus but select new thematic priorities like climate change, food security, and ecosystems based on participatory processes.
Nexus thinking for decision makers present and future management challenges b...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses nexus thinking and decision making challenges related to water, land, food, and agriculture. It outlines current challenges including disconnected sector planning, soil degradation, and spatial disconnect of high demand and production regions. Future challenges include increased scarcity, climate unpredictability, and need for policy coordination across sectors. The document recommends moving from pilot projects to broader reuse of wastewater in irrigation and enhancing institutional capacity for nexus-based monitoring and trade-off analysis to inform decision making.
Enhancing the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs in fair, effective, and financially sustainable ways through:
•Applied Research
•Education and Outreach
•Program Design and Evaluation
Harmonization, coordination, and alignment are key principles of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness aimed at improving aid effectiveness and sustainable services. Harmonization and alignment should occur at both the national and global levels, while coordination applies at all levels. Recipient governments and donors should have the same objectives and approaches through mechanisms like sector-wide approaches. While these principles are important, their practical implementation needs deeper understanding and customization to balance principles with experimentation, innovation, and linkages to other elements like service delivery, financing, and governance.
Richard Newman
SPECIAL EVENT
Funding Food System Transformation in Developing Countries: An example from Ethiopia
UNFSS Side Event -- Co-organized by IFPRI, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR
SEP 24, 2021 - 08:00 AM TO 09:30 AM EDT
Water Cooperation in Central Asia: Experience, Processes and Challenges (View...OECD Environment
The document discusses water cooperation in Central Asia from the perspective of the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC). It outlines CAREC's role in promoting regional cooperation and dialogue on environmental and sustainability issues through knowledge sharing and multi-stakeholder engagement at both the national and regional levels. The document also summarizes the evolution of transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia from the Soviet period to present day, and describes CAREC's approach which involves regional working groups, capacity building, demonstration of best practices, and contribution to national dialogues and projects focused on issues like water quality, cross-border cooperation, and integrated water management.
The document discusses the future of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI) in Eastern Partnership countries. It proposes a new strategic regional approach that moves from multiple projects to a strategic sector approach with increased country ownership. Key ongoing regional water projects are described, and the new EUWI+ East program is outlined, with a budget of €23.5 million over 4 years. The program aims to further the approximation of EU water directives and improve transboundary river management. Partner country input is sought on effective practices and capacity building tools from past programs, as well as governance arrangements and expected tangible results of the new phase.
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
Can carbon bring development? 'Avoided deforestation' carbon markets and impl...Euforic Services
The document discusses Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), an international mechanism to incentivize reducing deforestation rates in developing countries. REDD has the potential to provide large financial benefits but also risks. It may reward countries with historically poor forest management. Ensuring benefits reach small producers and rural poor communities presents governance challenges. While REDD could fund shifts to more sustainable forestry and agriculture, strict rules may disadvantage small producers. Careful program design is needed to balance environmental, economic and social objectives.
Pollution Reduction Revloving Fund for the LMEs of East AsiaIwl Pcu
Objective: To scale up investment in pollution control of land-based water pollution in coastal urban and peri-urban areas of East Asia.
Two main subcomponents:
1. Investment fund: grant financing to World Bank pollution reduction projects in the pipeline.
2. Project preparation revolving fund: one or more regional (multi-national), national or sub-national revolving funds.
This document discusses the important role that emerging countries play in global food security. It argues that emerging countries, through their strong economic growth, dominant role in food production and trade, and increasing foreign investment and aid, should be more strongly integrated into the global food security agenda. It proposes five ways to do so: 1) improve food security within emerging countries, 2) promote mutually beneficial trade, 3) increase pro-poor foreign investment, 4) improve coordination between donors, and 5) support mutual learning of development experiences.
Achieving Water Security in Asia and the Pacific: Asian Water Development Out...OECDregions
This document summarizes key points from the Asian Water Development Outlook 2020 report. It discusses the report's objectives to provide an overview of water security in Asia and the Pacific and inform policy. It outlines the report's five key dimensions of water security: household, economic, urban, environmental, and disaster security. For each dimension, it discusses methodology, results, recommendations. It also summarizes sections on finance and governance as they relate to water security. The document concludes with a case study on applying the report's methodology in Karnataka, India.
This document discusses case studies that can be included in a ToolBox to illustrate integrated water resource management (IWRM) approaches. It provides guidance on what makes a good case study, including that it should describe real events and experiences, extract lessons learned, and have relevance to IWRM. A typical case study format includes outlining the problem, actions taken, outcomes including both expected and unexpected impacts, and lessons learned. The case study should demonstrate the application of IWRM tools and approaches.
Financial inclusion programs in Ethiopia, Nepal, and the Philippines helped increase resilience. In Ethiopia, savings groups and Sharia-compliant loans helped people cover needs, grow businesses, and invest in assets after shocks. In Nepal, households in a financial inclusion program relied less on negative coping strategies after flooding and recovered faster. In the Philippines, a cash transfer program introduced formal banking, and behavioral nudges promoted savings. However, one-time trainings did little to change financial behaviors long-term. More targeted design could increase resilience impacts on different groups.
Financing Schools in Europe: Mechanisms, Methods and Criteria in Public FundingFLE Liberdade de Educação
This report provides a framework for understanding the structure of funding systems of primary and general secondary education by delivering an analysis of authority levels involved and the methods and criteria used for determining the level of resources for financing school education. It covers 27 of the 28 EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey
This document discusses sources of funding for education in the Philippines. It outlines how educational institutions are initially funded through start-up capital from owners. It also explains how businesses and industries support education to develop a skilled workforce and improve economic outcomes. Sources of loans for education are identified as the Social Security System, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and private banks. Private philanthropy, civic organizations, and alumni support are additionally cited as contributors to financing education.
Presentation- Seventh Roundtable on Financing Agricultural Water - Richard co...OECD Environment
Presentation- Seventh Roundtable on Financing Agricultural Water - Richard Colback, Industry Specialist, Agricultural Water, International Finance Corporation
Building the new gwp strategy 'towards 2020' on the strengths of our current ...Global Water Partnership
The document outlines plans to build upon the strengths of the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) current strategy in developing a new "Towards 2020" strategy. It discusses GWP's vision of a water secure world, its mission to support sustainable water management at all levels, and its key strengths as a multistakeholder platform with inclusive structures and a strong knowledge base. The current strategy contains four goals around water's role in development, critical challenges, knowledge sharing, and network effectiveness. The new strategy will maintain these areas of focus but select new thematic priorities like climate change, food security, and ecosystems based on participatory processes.
Nexus thinking for decision makers present and future management challenges b...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses nexus thinking and decision making challenges related to water, land, food, and agriculture. It outlines current challenges including disconnected sector planning, soil degradation, and spatial disconnect of high demand and production regions. Future challenges include increased scarcity, climate unpredictability, and need for policy coordination across sectors. The document recommends moving from pilot projects to broader reuse of wastewater in irrigation and enhancing institutional capacity for nexus-based monitoring and trade-off analysis to inform decision making.
Enhancing the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs in fair, effective, and financially sustainable ways through:
•Applied Research
•Education and Outreach
•Program Design and Evaluation
Harmonization, coordination, and alignment are key principles of the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness aimed at improving aid effectiveness and sustainable services. Harmonization and alignment should occur at both the national and global levels, while coordination applies at all levels. Recipient governments and donors should have the same objectives and approaches through mechanisms like sector-wide approaches. While these principles are important, their practical implementation needs deeper understanding and customization to balance principles with experimentation, innovation, and linkages to other elements like service delivery, financing, and governance.
Richard Newman
SPECIAL EVENT
Funding Food System Transformation in Developing Countries: An example from Ethiopia
UNFSS Side Event -- Co-organized by IFPRI, The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, CGIAR
SEP 24, 2021 - 08:00 AM TO 09:30 AM EDT
Water Cooperation in Central Asia: Experience, Processes and Challenges (View...OECD Environment
The document discusses water cooperation in Central Asia from the perspective of the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC). It outlines CAREC's role in promoting regional cooperation and dialogue on environmental and sustainability issues through knowledge sharing and multi-stakeholder engagement at both the national and regional levels. The document also summarizes the evolution of transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia from the Soviet period to present day, and describes CAREC's approach which involves regional working groups, capacity building, demonstration of best practices, and contribution to national dialogues and projects focused on issues like water quality, cross-border cooperation, and integrated water management.
The document discusses the future of the EU Water Initiative (EUWI) in Eastern Partnership countries. It proposes a new strategic regional approach that moves from multiple projects to a strategic sector approach with increased country ownership. Key ongoing regional water projects are described, and the new EUWI+ East program is outlined, with a budget of €23.5 million over 4 years. The program aims to further the approximation of EU water directives and improve transboundary river management. Partner country input is sought on effective practices and capacity building tools from past programs, as well as governance arrangements and expected tangible results of the new phase.
The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and gathers together the most recognised experts and decision makers in the field. The event is organised by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. Read more: www.wcef2019.com
Can carbon bring development? 'Avoided deforestation' carbon markets and impl...Euforic Services
The document discusses Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD), an international mechanism to incentivize reducing deforestation rates in developing countries. REDD has the potential to provide large financial benefits but also risks. It may reward countries with historically poor forest management. Ensuring benefits reach small producers and rural poor communities presents governance challenges. While REDD could fund shifts to more sustainable forestry and agriculture, strict rules may disadvantage small producers. Careful program design is needed to balance environmental, economic and social objectives.
Pollution Reduction Revloving Fund for the LMEs of East AsiaIwl Pcu
Objective: To scale up investment in pollution control of land-based water pollution in coastal urban and peri-urban areas of East Asia.
Two main subcomponents:
1. Investment fund: grant financing to World Bank pollution reduction projects in the pipeline.
2. Project preparation revolving fund: one or more regional (multi-national), national or sub-national revolving funds.
This document discusses the important role that emerging countries play in global food security. It argues that emerging countries, through their strong economic growth, dominant role in food production and trade, and increasing foreign investment and aid, should be more strongly integrated into the global food security agenda. It proposes five ways to do so: 1) improve food security within emerging countries, 2) promote mutually beneficial trade, 3) increase pro-poor foreign investment, 4) improve coordination between donors, and 5) support mutual learning of development experiences.
Achieving Water Security in Asia and the Pacific: Asian Water Development Out...OECDregions
This document summarizes key points from the Asian Water Development Outlook 2020 report. It discusses the report's objectives to provide an overview of water security in Asia and the Pacific and inform policy. It outlines the report's five key dimensions of water security: household, economic, urban, environmental, and disaster security. For each dimension, it discusses methodology, results, recommendations. It also summarizes sections on finance and governance as they relate to water security. The document concludes with a case study on applying the report's methodology in Karnataka, India.
This document discusses case studies that can be included in a ToolBox to illustrate integrated water resource management (IWRM) approaches. It provides guidance on what makes a good case study, including that it should describe real events and experiences, extract lessons learned, and have relevance to IWRM. A typical case study format includes outlining the problem, actions taken, outcomes including both expected and unexpected impacts, and lessons learned. The case study should demonstrate the application of IWRM tools and approaches.
Financial inclusion programs in Ethiopia, Nepal, and the Philippines helped increase resilience. In Ethiopia, savings groups and Sharia-compliant loans helped people cover needs, grow businesses, and invest in assets after shocks. In Nepal, households in a financial inclusion program relied less on negative coping strategies after flooding and recovered faster. In the Philippines, a cash transfer program introduced formal banking, and behavioral nudges promoted savings. However, one-time trainings did little to change financial behaviors long-term. More targeted design could increase resilience impacts on different groups.
Financing Schools in Europe: Mechanisms, Methods and Criteria in Public FundingFLE Liberdade de Educação
This report provides a framework for understanding the structure of funding systems of primary and general secondary education by delivering an analysis of authority levels involved and the methods and criteria used for determining the level of resources for financing school education. It covers 27 of the 28 EU Member States as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Turkey
This document discusses sources of funding for education in the Philippines. It outlines how educational institutions are initially funded through start-up capital from owners. It also explains how businesses and industries support education to develop a skilled workforce and improve economic outcomes. Sources of loans for education are identified as the Social Security System, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and private banks. Private philanthropy, civic organizations, and alumni support are additionally cited as contributors to financing education.
Financing education on the institutional levelBennie Olor
The document discusses the economic multiplier effects of operating private educational institutions. It estimates expenses related to students' food, accommodation, transportation, supplies, and more. It also estimates faculty and personnel expenses like salaries, transportation, books, supplies, and attire. The total estimated economic multiplier effect is over 20 billion pesos, providing benefits to the greater economy. The conclusion discusses analyzing competitors and managing financial operations of educational institutions, including concerns like investments, surplus generation, asset utilization, and loan compliance.
This document discusses financing education at the institutional level by analyzing internal and external competitive forces that affect educational institutions. It examines how external forces like global demand for graduates impact enrollment trends. It also looks at internal forces such as faculty quality, facilities, and research capabilities. Porter's Five Forces model is applied, analyzing rivalry among institutions, potential for new entrants, power of suppliers/employees, and threat of substitutes. Various analyses like external factor analysis and competitive profile matrix are presented to evaluate competitiveness based on these forces both internally and externally. In summary, competitive forces and factors heavily influence the financial operations and viability of educational institutions.
Lifelong learning is the concept that learning should continue throughout a person's life across formal and informal contexts. International organizations like UNESCO, the OECD, and the EU have promoted lifelong learning as important for both personal and economic reasons. Lifelong learning encompasses learning from childhood through old age through formal education as well as informal learning experiences. Key aspects of lifelong learning include learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together, and learning to be as outlined in the Delors report. Information literacy is also closely related to lifelong learning as it enables people to learn independently throughout their lives.
The document discusses seven approaches to educational planning:
1. The intra-educational extrapolation model which focuses on expanding one program based on existing data.
2. The demographic projection model which estimates future population needs to determine new school/college permissions.
3. School mapping which considers geographical locations of schools from national to local levels.
4. The manpower/human resource development approach which plans education around developing needed skills.
5. The social demand approach which aims to fulfill educational needs at all levels based on societal demands.
6. The rate of return approach which views education as an investment and measures costs and benefits.
7. The social justice approach which focuses on planning education for deprived groups
Stock data describe the current state of the educational system by providing total numbers of schools, teachers, and students by education type and level. Flow data describe the internal dynamics of the system through metrics like promotion rates, repetition rates, and dropout rates. Effective educational planning requires statistical data on school facilities and personnel, student populations, education costs and finances, and projects by education type and level.
The document discusses three approaches to educational planning: the social demand approach, manpower requirement approach, and cost-benefit analysis approach. The social demand approach focuses on meeting public demand for education. The manpower requirement approach forecasts future workforce needs. The cost-benefit analysis approach views education as an investment and analyzes private and social rates of return. Each approach has strengths in guiding educational resources but also limitations, such as not accounting for economic factors.
This document provides an introduction to the course EDA 811: Concept and Theories of Educational Administration and Planning offered by the National Open University of Nigeria. The course is a core 2-credit course for students pursuing a M.Ed in Administration and Planning. The course aims to expose students to key concepts and theories in educational administration and planning to help them better perform administrative roles in educational settings. The 19 units will cover topics such as the nature of administration, organizational principles and theories, decision making, school administration, educational planning approaches, and the administration of education in Nigeria. Upon completing the course, students should have an understanding of important concepts and theories and be able to apply them to practice administrative tasks and roles in education.
The document discusses manpower planning, including its objectives, evaluation pattern, and topics covered. The key topics include manpower planning tools and techniques, career planning, national macro-level manpower planning, and recent trends in human resource planning.
Similar to Collaboration with Financing Institutions presented by Alan Hall,GWP Senior Adviser and Chair of the EUWI Finance Working Group at World Water Week 2010
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals: 1) promote integrated water resources management; 2) address critical challenges like climate change and food security; 3) reinforce knowledge sharing; and 4) build a more effective partner network. It outlines outcomes and focus areas to achieve these goals and position GWP to address water challenges through its global network.
Pricing water resources to finance their sustainable management. EUWI Finance...Graciela Mariani
This document discusses the role of water pricing in financing water resource management. It argues that while water resource management functions have traditionally been financed through public budgets, tightening public budgets require exploring how water users can contribute more through water pricing mechanisms. The document outlines various water pricing options used around the world, such as water levies and payments for watershed services. It also discusses key issues regarding implementing water pricing and calls for more debate on how pricing can help sustainably finance water resource management goals.
This document summarizes the vision, mission, activities, and structure of the Global Water Partnership (GWP), an international network that supports sustainable water resource management. The GWP's vision is of a water secure world with equitable access to water. Its mission is to support sustainable water management through a multi-stakeholder approach. The GWP network includes 13 regional and over 70 country partnerships across 157 countries that work to implement integrated water resource management.
Transboundary water cooperation – experience from the GWP network, by Natalia...Global Water Partnership
This document discusses transboundary water cooperation through the Global Water Partnership (GWP) network. It outlines GWP's vision of a water secure world and strategic goals of catalyzing policy change, generating and sharing knowledge, and strengthening partnerships. Examples are given of GWP's work on transboundary basins like the Nile and Danube Rivers. Key challenges in transboundary cooperation include competing claims, lack of priorities and resources, and political sensitivities. The document discusses initiatives like the Drin River Dialogue and the SITWA program in Africa that aim to foster cooperation through consultation, capacity building, and donor support.
GWP will implement its strategy through operational strategies focused on priority strategic elements like adapting to climate change, achieving food security, facilitating transboundary cooperation, improving financing for water management, and tackling urbanization. GWP will promote better water management and climate adaptation, offer practical climate change adaptation guidance, and work with partners like the World Bank on climate issues. GWP will also work with organizations like IWMI to facilitate adoption of recommendations on water and food and support regional cooperation initiatives in areas like the Nile Basin.
Technical Committee Chair's report by Dr Mohamed Ait-Kadi - CP meeting Day 1Global Water Partnership
The chair of the Technical Committee provided a report on the committee's activities in 2010-2011. Key points included:
1) Three new members were recruited and a "knowledge chain" concept was developed to better engage partners.
2) Priority thematic areas of equity/IWRM, climate change and water/food security, transboundary cooperation, and urban water management were identified.
3) Several publications and workshops were held addressing these themes, bringing together practitioners and policymakers from regions around the world.
GEF Strategic Partnership for the Large Marine Ecosystems of East AsiaIwl Pcu
S. Adrian Ross and Mara Warwick present the Strategic Partnership for the Large Marine Ecosystems of East Asia at GPA IGR-2 Partnership Day, October 17, 2006.
Address to the Global Water Partnership (GWP)'s Consulting Partners Meeting 2009, on the subject of Transboundary Water Management in Southeastern Europe
The Danube River and Black Sea GEF Financed Investment Program: The GEF/WB Nu...Iwl Pcu
The Black Sea and the Danube River are facing a Potential Ecological Disaster from Nutrification
Ten fold drop in fish catches. From 26 to 6 viable species. Over $300 million/year decline from mid 1980s to 1990.Loss of 10,000 km2 of ecologically most valuable algae beds. Bloom of exotic species. Anchovy catches down 80% or 400,000 t/y . Tourism revenue losses (400 million $/year) and poor environmental conditions (over 20,000 water related illnesses). The severity of current degradation will be aggravated with the economic recovery. A regional solution is required
Despite knowledge and awareness, lack of financial resources to solve regional environmental problems (mainly in Black Sea).
The ADB is launching the Healthy Oceans Program to address issues threatening oceans through ecosystem management, pollution control, and sustainable development. The program will focus on restoring coastal ecosystems, reducing land-based pollution like plastic and waste, and improving port infrastructure sustainability. The target budget is $5 billion from 2019-2024. A key objective is to increase blue economy financing by enabling innovative financing mechanisms. Current activities include piloting the Oceans Finance Initiative in Southeast Asia through the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility, which blends public and private funds to prepare bankable projects in countries like Indonesia and Cambodia. A new regional technical assistance program called "From Source to Sea" also aims to boost investment in waste management and circular
2nd GEF Biennial International Waters Conference: Implementing Agency Perspec...Iwl Pcu
GEF IW regional programs can be a vehicle to foster multi-country understanding, communication and cooperation between countries where it otherwise may not have been occurring (Nile, BCLME, Tumen, Gulf of Aqaba, etc).
This document summarizes a study on strengthening integrated water resources management (IWRM) planning in African river and lake basin organizations (L/RBOs). The study identified several gaps in current IWRM planning processes, including a lack of cooperation between countries, weak stakeholder participation, and limited data and capacity. To address these gaps, the study recommends priority actions such as fostering regional cooperation, improving data collection and information sharing, and building capacity through training. Based on the findings, the study proposes a 5-year program for the African Network of Basin Organizations to provide support to L/RBOs in developing and implementing IWRM plans. The program focuses on strengthening governance, increasing knowledge management and capacity building
This document summarizes a workshop discussing approaches for GWP to scale up implementation of solutions at all levels. It discusses three dialogues implemented in coastal lagoons and aquifers in Tunisia with partners. Key recommendations for dialogues and lessons learned include the importance of stakeholder participation and facilitation. Potential roles for GWP include identifying capacity needs, promoting cross-sectoral integration, and facilitating development investments. A case study from Vietnam on a water investment framework to ensure food security is presented. China's strategy for strict water resources management to guarantee food security is also briefly discussed.
Global water partnership caribbean. an introduction to our work by avril alex...Global Water Partnership
The Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) works to promote sustainable water management in the Caribbean through an integrated approach. It advocates for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) at the community, national, and regional levels. GWP-C has over 70 partners across 20 Caribbean territories and works on advocacy, convening stakeholders, providing technical expertise, and capacity building on IWRM. Its activities include awareness campaigns, training programs, and an annual conference for Caribbean ministers of water.
This document provides an executive summary of the report "Charting Our Water Future" which was created by the 2030 Water Resources Group to analyze solutions to increasing water scarcity. The group consisted of private companies and organizations who worked with experts to develop frameworks to inform decision-making. The report found that by 2030, over a third of the world's population will live in areas facing water stress, and that current rates of increasing supply and efficiency will not meet rising demand. However, the report also finds that through measures like improving agricultural efficiency, augmenting supply, and reducing water intensity in economies, water needs can potentially be met at an affordable cost even in rapidly developing areas.
Flood Risk Reduction and Land Management in the Mekong River Basin discusses challenges related to flood risk reduction and sustainable land management in the Mekong River Basin. The document notes growing pressures on land and water resources from population growth and economic development that increase risks of flooding. It argues for integrated flood risk reduction and land management approaches that consider both upstream and downstream impacts.
The Natural Capital Finance Alliance (NCFA) is a collaboration between financial institutions, convened by the UN Environment Finance Initiative and the Global Canopy Programme, that is working to advance the integration of natural capital considerations into financial products, services, and decision-making. The NCFA recognizes that natural capital underpins economic prosperity but is often not adequately valued, and it is developing tools and methodologies to help the financial sector better understand and manage dependencies and impacts related to natural capital and the risks of its decline. Projects include water risk management tools, forest risk assessment tools, and tools to quantify environmental risks across lending and investment portfolios.
GEF IW regional programs can be a vehicle to foster multi-country understanding, communication and cooperation between countries where it otherwise may not have been occurring (Nile, BCLME, Tumen, Gulf of Aqaba, etc.)
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Benefits of Transboundary Cooperation in Neman and Pregolya River BasinsGlobal Water Partnership
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Collaboration with Financing Institutions presented by Alan Hall,GWP Senior Adviser and Chair of the EUWI Finance Working Group at World Water Week 2010
1. Collaboration with Financing Institutions Alan Hall GWP Senior Adviser and Chair of the EUWI Finance Working Group
2. Some characteristics GWP is unique – it is the only international organisation dedicated to water resources management. GWP is influential - has articulated the Integrated approach to water resources management and spread it worldwide. GWP is a driver for change -Framework for Action at WWF2, CamdessusPanel on financing water, governance. GWP provides local support – IWRM plans to meet WSSD target. GWP engages out of the water box - getting water on the World Economic Forum agenda. GWP reinforces the work of others –OECD on Financing Water Resources Management.
3. Existing Collaboration WB is a founding member of GWPand sits in the SC. GWP established GW-MATE which has supported the Bank on groundwater issues. WB/ADB staff and ex-staff members are part of the Network. Supported ADB to establish Water Operators Partnership by GWP-South Asia. Supporting AfDB and AMCOW on political processes and financing water (including Africa Water Weeks) Active member of the EUWI-FWG since 2003 with links to European Commission, EIB and bilateral donors. GWP-Central Africa linked to BDEAC.
5. Water as part of national development Build on national IWRM planning. Translate plans into funded programmes: WB Country Strategies (e.g. Zambia and Mali), IWRM plans incorporated into PRSP/NDPs by governments (e.g. Benin and Malawi) Continue to develop water policies through a participatory approach. Supporting AfDBand AMCOW in organising a meeting of Water and Finance ministers. Scope for GWP to work with Financing agencies to advance key elements of the IWRM plans.
6. GWP Strategy for a Water Secure World 2009 -13 The strategy provides the framework for identifying opportunities for collaboration with Financing agencies Four goals: Promote Water as a key part of sustainable national development (operational) Address critical development challenges (advocacy) Reinforce knowledge sharing and communications (knowledge) Build a more effective network (partnering)
7. Water as part of national development Regional Financing Workshops (with EUWI-FWG) Seven GWP regions: WAf, EAf, CACENA, CAM, SAM, MED, CAf. Strengthened regional/national links between water and finance officials. Build capacity of water professionals on finance . Inject realism on finance issues (e.g. on pricing, link between governance and financing, need for soft and hard investments). Developing new work on Economics of Water security. Considerable scope to work with Financing Agencies.
8. Addressing critical challenges GWP TEC knowledge products influential in developing key issues and finding solutions. Training material developed with INBO on Basin Management, and with EUWI and CapNet on financing water. Future priorities: Water andadaptation to climate change Water and food security. urban water management. Transboundary cooperation. Scope for collaboration with financing institutions on these issues.
9. Reinforce knowledge Making knowledge accessible. Knowledge products, Workshops, Dialogues, Networking all critical to knowledge sharing, capacity building and behavioural change. Communications given increased prominence in the new strategy. Autonomous regional/country partnerships ensures strong local ownership and captures local experience. Network has become local point of contact for international organisations including UN agencies and financing institutions. Bank’s can get added value by more collaboration with the RWP/CWP.
10. More Effective Network The Network extends across all disciplines and sectors. Provides a neutral space for solving problems. Links different government entities, NGOs, academia and private sector. Recognises regional diversity and solutions – avoiding global blueprints. RWP/CWP operate on a shoestring with considerable in-kind input. Need to build more focussed alliances with financing institutions.
11. Opportunities: GWP facilitation GWP creates the enabling environment that facilitates the work of the Finance agencies. Rich network of local expertise with political connections that can help banks to avoid mistakes and wasteful investments. Help integrate water strategies into the normal Government planning and budgeting processes. Help water officials to engage and articulate value of water to Finance and other officials. Help aid effectiveness through informal stakeholder/ government/donor coordination. Build capacity on key issues: climate adaptation, food security, financing and governance.
12. Opportunities - Funding GWP is a resource but not a free resource. Facilitation /knowledge/capacity tasks cost time and money. GWP is dependent on bilateral donors. Bilateral donors keen that GWP is a catalyst to leverage more finance for water. Bank could take more advantage of the work of GWP with closer partnerships based on specific activities. Banks free-ride on the work of GWP . Banks need to give GWP strategic support and convince the bilateral donors of our continuing value.
13. Hurdles? How to support GWP facilitation processes given MDBs rules and funding mechanisms? What mechanisms exist to provide support (e.g. use of Trust Funds or other budgets to support GWP work)? MDBs project focussed, explore embedding ‘soft’ interventions as part of infrastructure funding. Banks could outsource some knowledge development to others - GWP a fraction of the cost!
Editor's Notes
GWP has made significant contribution to raising awareness at global and rgional levels – I will focus on the former to give an overview and the regions will give more information at the breakout session. Landmark paper as perhaps for the first time at a major water conference non-technical matters were given priority.Getting IWRM, governance and financing higher on the political agenda and to increase knowledge among water and other sector professionals.As the world economy battles towards a recovery, few policymakers believe that we can return to pre-crisis growth models. This crisis has provided the world’s governments with an opportunity to change the way that we associate economic growth with the environment, and most countries have vowed to respond to the challenge. The Green Growth Strategy should prove a valuable tool to ensure that those responses succeed.
(e.g. IWRM concept, Water Governance, Financing Water and recently Reuse and Climate Adaptation).