1 Integrated Water Resources Management Training Course Overview p.p. 0.1

2 IWRM Training Package Objectives IWRM Competencies Core Competencies Training Strategies Modular Training Program

3 ObjectiveObjective To provide the Junior Riparian Professionals with knowledge and skills related to the IWRM in the context of Mekong Cooperation.

4 IWRM Competencies Concept and Principles of IWRM Integrated River Basin Planning Framework Importance of Basin Planning for the Sustainable development of shared resources of LMB Development potentials and major issues in planning Mekong River Basin Development Applying basin planning framework (Stakeholder Participation, Knowledge-based planning and trade- off analysis)

5 IWRM Competencies cont. Using Indicators to monitor performance and progress Role and competencies of Basin Planners

6 Core Competencies Communication Skills Facilitation Capabilities Information Management Ability

7 Training Strategies Competency-based Training Module Learn to do Do to learn Share to learn Weave metacurriculum into course content, structure and sequence

8 Course Overview Introduction to IWRM and WRM Functions at the River Basin Scale Mekong Water and Peoples Development Potentials and Major Issues in Basin Planning in the Mekong River Basin Stakeholder Participation Basin Planning for Water Resources: Applying the basin planning framework Using Indicators to Measure Progress and Performance The role of basin planners and core competencies

9 Module I: Module I: Introduction to IWRM and WRM Functions at the River Basin Scale What is Integrated Water Resources Management? Key Issues in IWRM: focuses on Transboundary Issues Basic functions for WRM and Benefits of IWRM IWRM Principles and River Basin Planning Process

River Basin: All the land contributing water to a river system, from the headwaters to the river mouth. Macro-level: Regional, National Watershed: The land contributing water to a tributary of the river system, thus the river basin may consist of several watersheds. Meso-level: Sub-national Catchment: A small area contributing water to a specific stream or to a specific feature (e.g. a reservoir). Micro-level: Communes, Communities Reference: Diversity of the Mekong River in the Downstream Countries with special reference to Social and Environmental issues Kunming, 20 September 2003 Dr.Cornelis van Tuyll Hierarchy of Scales of Watersheds

11 Module II: Water and People The shared resources of the Mekong River Basin Benefits from the shared resources of the Mekong River Basin Water and people in different parts of the LMB

12 Watershed Functions Economic Produce food, timber, fish, hydro power Sustain livelihoods Support income generation Ecological Ensure water flow and quality within the watershed and further downstream Provide erosion control, soil fertility, biodiversity, clean air, carbon sequestration Social and Cultural Support indigenous culture and livelihoods Provide recreational opportunities Sustainable Develop- ment The function of watersheds is the sustainable provision of goods and services. Reference: Tuyll, C. 2007: MRC GTZ Watershed Management Programme – Consultative Meeting. Capacity Building Package 1. Power Point Presentation.

13 Module III. Development Potentials and Key Issues Needs, development priorities and key issues of the basin (Northern Highlands, Plateau, Southern Highlands, Flood Plains and Delta) Development scenarios and trade off

14 Module IV: Stakeholder Participation Why do we need stakeholder participation? Where and how should Stakeholders be Involved? Stakeholder Inventory and Mobilisation Stakeholder Organisation and Structure Maintaining Active Participation

15 Module V. Applying Planning Framework What are the Principles of Good Basin Planning? Knowledge-based Approach to Planning Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement Effective Organizational Arrangements Integration and Coordination Across Sectors and Areas of Expertise Informative Monitoring and Evaluation Applying the planning framework

16 Module VI: Using Indicators This module will: Define indicators and how they are used; Present the criteria for the development of indicators; Relate the minimum set of indicators to water resources management functions; and Propose a minimum set of indicators for measuring progress towards sustainable management of water resources.

17 Module VII. The Role of Basin Planners Basin Planners as Integrators of Knowledge and People Basin Planners and Trade-offs Basin Planners as Communicators

18 Competencies for River Basin Planner Competence IRBP Transboundary Env., Social and Economic Strategic Planning PCM & Logframe Confidence Communication skills Facilitation capabilities Information Management Connection: Ability to connect Networking, Cultural and Political Ability