1. About networking for water capacity development and Cap-Net’s outlook

2. Who are we?
Cap-Net is a partnership of training institutions, knowledge centres and water managers around the world
We seek effective capacity development for sustainable management of water

3. Our partners
A programme of
With core funding from
Partner of

4. Cap-Net timeline
1996
Cap-Net conceived at 2nd UNDP Symposium on Water Capacity Development in Delft
2002
Phase I launched
Hosted by UNESCO-IHE
DGIS funded
2006
Phase II started
Move to South Africa
Funded by Norway, DGIS and Sida
Start of EUWF project
2010
Start of
Phase III
Sida and DGIS funded
2014
Phase IV initiated
EU project completed
Move to Brazil

5. Where do we stand?
Network of networks
Delivery strategy
Knowledge management
Results

6. The Global Network
Global partners, and regional and country networks make up the Cap-Net network

7. Strengthening networks through:
In support of networks
Strengthening networks through:
Capacitating network members
Providing support to network management
Encouraging exchange between networks for capacity building activities
Providing platforms for collaboration between networks and international partners
Providing network management tools

8. Network management tools
Tools have been developed and published on, for example:
Setting up a network
Constitutions or operational guidelines
Secretariat functions and management structure
Opportunity assessment
Knowledge management
Short courses planning and implementation
Presentation and facilitation
And more ...

9. Powerful networks Build on strengths of member
Challenge members to take initiatives
Have an active secretariat
Respond to effective demand
Encourage exchange between members
have responsibilities and tasks clearly identified
Obstacles for networking:
Lack of funding for secretariat
Unable to source funds for activities
Insufficient communication

10. Building blocks for capacity building
Cap-Net strategy
Local ownership
Partnerships
Responding to demand
Deliver
capacity building
Capacity to deliver
Building blocks for capacity building
Effective networks

11. Result areas Networks in place Knowledge management Competent trainers
Regional and country capacity building networks
Global Network
Knowledge management
Training materials
Monitoring
Communication
Research, case studies
Competent trainers
Capacity developed

12. Knowledge management
The Knowledge Cycle

13. Training packages developed
IWRM for River Basin Organisations
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Economics in sustainable water management
IWRM as a tool for adaptation to climate change
Streams of law
Groundwater management
Integrated urban flood management
Water integrity and accountability
Hydro-climatic disasters
Why gender matters
IWRM plans
Water safety plans
Self learning tutorials

14. ... and being developed
Ecosystem functions and services in IWRM
Drought risk management
Pollution management in IWRM
EO and GIS for IWRM

15. Outcomes
Strengths of participating knowledge centres are combined with extensive experience and structures for capacity building delivery of Cap-Net and affiliated networks
Training programmes are developed and implemented, adapted for local use based on acquired knowledge
Commitment to improved water management practices has increased among water practitioners

16. Focus in the strategy
Strengthening partner networks to take up new challenges and thematic areas
New thematic areas for capacity development delivery and materials development
Broaden access to knowledge products and accreditation
Monitoring capacity development impacts

17. Strengthening networks
Deliver training programmes on network management
Enhance sustainability and relevance of networks
Encourage and facilitate inter-network exchange of programmes and members
Stimulate collaborative programmes between networks, and between partners and networks

18. Some new thematic programmes
Initiated:
New Technologies for Improved Water Management and Productivity
Integrated Urban Water Management
Human Rights Based Approach to Water
Water and Indigenous Peoples
Coastal Zone Management and IWRM
Some examples of planned programmes:
Agriculture in IWRM
Water supply and sanitation focussing on least developed and fragile states
Sustainable water footprint

19. Improve access to knowledge products
A virtual campus established –
campus.cap-net.org
Use of new and social media and other platforms
A system of accreditation by partner network member organisations of Cap-Net facilitated courses using Cap-Net products
Establishing a system of accumulating credits resulting in award or diploma or degree by participating in Cap-Net short courses

20. Improved impact monitoring
Focussing on client-oriented capacity development
Designing products and delivery with outcomes and development goals in mind
Mobilise partner networks and members in monitoring and evaluation

21. Thank you for your attention