This document discusses the development of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It outlines the steps to develop the TDA, including defining system boundaries, collecting and analyzing data, identifying and prioritizing transboundary problems, determining the impacts of priority problems, analyzing causes of problems, and developing thematic reports. It also discusses that the TDA provides factual basis for the strategic planning component and should involve engagement with stakeholders throughout the process. Finally, it notes that the TDA development team should be representative of participating countries and stakeholders.

1. IW:LEARN
TDA/SAP
Training Course
Module 2: Developing the TDA

2. Section 1: Steps Towards
Developing the TDA

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In this Section you will learn about….
 Steps towards developing the TDA
 Analysis and engagement
 The TDA Development Team

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The TDA/SAP Process
SAPTDA
Strategic
Thinking
Strategic
Planning
Implementation
TDA/SAP Process
Analysis

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TDA – The Analytical Component
The main technical role of a TDA is to
identify, quantify, and set priorities
for environmental problems that are
transboundary in nature.

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Analysis
SAPTDA
TDA/SAP Process
Defin
i
ng
system
boundaries
Collec on
and analysis
of data/
informa on
Iden fica on
&
priori sa on
of the
transboundary
problems
Determina on
of the
impacts of
each priority
problem
Analysis
of the
immediate,
underlying,
and root
causes for
each problem
Development
of Thema c
Reports

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TDA Steps
Defining
system
boundaries
Collection
and analysis
of
data/informat
ion
Identification
&
prioritisation
of the
transboundary
problems
Determination
of the
impacts of
each priority
problem
Analysis
of the
immediate,
underlying,
and root
causes for
each problem
Development
of thematic
reports

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The TDA – Analysis and Engagement
 The TDA provides the factual basis for the
strategic component of the TDA/SAP Process –
the SAP
 The TDA should also be part of a process of
engagement and consultation with all the key
stakeholders from the initial TDA steps through
to the subsequent development of alternative
solutions during the formulation of the SAP

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TDA Development Team….
….should be a broadly representative technical
body that represents the countries participating in
the project and that will participate in the key
development steps for the TDA
It is important to ensure that the TDA
Development Team is representative of all key
stakeholders