The Neretva and Trebisnjica Management Project (NTMP) aims to enhance equitable water allocation and environmental management in the transboundary basin. Key components include improved water resource management, pollution control, and public participation, with an emphasis on stakeholder involvement for successful implementation. Lessons learned emphasize the importance of community commitment, data accuracy, and the need for long-term project relationships to foster cooperation.

1. Neretva and Trebisnjica Management Project
(NTMP)
Overall View
Project Launch Workshop
Mostar
Usaid El-Hanbali
June 18, 2009

2. Project Development
Objectives
The development and global environmental
objective of the project is to provide
mechanisms for the efficient and equitable
water allocation among the users of the NTRB
at the transboundary level, and for enhancing
the basin ecosystems and biodiversity through
improved water resource management

4. Environmental Issues in NTRB
Water quality
Biodiversity
Salt Intrusion
Wastewater treatment & rehabilitation
Environmental flows
Hydropower and erosion
Water Management

5. 1. Waste from sewage systems
2. Solid waste landfills
3. Saltwater intrusion
4. Organic polluters
5. Heavy metals
6. Nutrients and suspended matter
7. Hazardous waste

6. Project Components
1. Improved transboundary water resource
management
2. Improved management and use of
wetlands ecosystems and biodiversity
3. High priority investments for water
pollution control
4. Public Participation and Management of
Project Implementation

7. Project Key Indicators
Preparation and Adoption of a River Basin
Management Plan (RBMP) for the Neretva
and Trebisnjica rivers.
Reduction of water nutrient and other
pollution from municipal and industrial
sources in selected municipalities in the
basin.
Improved maintenance of environmental
flows, and ecosystem health.
Reduction of salt water intrusion as a
result of implementation of a pilot scheme
in Neretva Delta.

8. Lessons learned
 Involve stakeholders, especially for transboundary
projects. Project design included participation from
local communities and relevant stakeholders.
 Need for consistent and accurate data and
information are needed to make successful and
sound judgments on water management issues.
Commitment of local communities to invest is
critical for investment sustainability. Projects of a
longer duration allow for personal relations and
trust to develop, and that can facilitate
transboundary cooperation and consensus-building.

9. THANK YOU