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Network of Asian River Basin Organizations

Action Plan 2004-2005

Advocacy Capacity Building Network Support
Capacity Building in River Basin Organizations (RBOs)
Activity Remarks
Activities led by the NARBO Secretariat
  1. Training Program


    2. NARBO will develop and organize a program of training courses to help build the capacity of RBOs in implementing IWRM. Collaboration with training courses offered by partner organizations is also expected. The training is expected to focus on both technical and non-technical subjects. Priorities will be assessed in consultation with NARBO members. An indicative range of topics may include: introduction to IWRM, management of river basins, planning, conservation, development, water rights, awareness, gender issues, resettlement, efficient and safe operations of facilities, leadership skills, and managerial requirements. Training courses will be designed using guidelines for participant selection, content, modalities, organization, and cost sharing by the host organization, contributing organizations, NARBO member organizations (through a registration fee), and the NARBO Secretariat.
 The training courses will be organized by the NARBO Secretariat in collaboration with host organizations and knowledge partner organizations. Preparation work has already started, and the Thailand Water Resources Association has offered to host the first two-week IWRM course on 26 July - 6 August 2004 in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. KOWACO has expressed interest to collaborate in training programs for NARBO.
  1. Workshops


    2. NARBO will organize regular workshops for knowledge sharing among members on issues of common interest. Regional workshops will be held in conjunction with NARBO's general meeting, and subregional workshops will be considered on a demand basis.
 The first NARBO workshop on IWRM was held during the 1st general meeting in Indonesia. Workshop organization will be coordinated by the NARBO Secretariat and Chair.
  1. Performance Benchmarking


    2. A program of performance benchmarking of RBOs will be developed, supported by a process of peer reviews by NARBO members.
The program will be designed by ADB and IWMI in consultation with NARBO members.
  1. Advisory visits to RBOs


    2. NARBO Secretariat staff will visit RBOs to learn about their work to implement IWRM and to provide advice and support for knowledge generation and sharing.
 The visits will be led by JWA and participation by Secretariat and knowledge partner organizations will be sought.
  1. Scholarship Programs


    2. NARBO Secretariat will explore opportunities to promote participation of NARBO member organization staff in existing scholarship programs in the region and beyond.
JWA, ADBI, and ADB will explore opportunities and welcome suggestions from NARBO members, knowledge partner organizations, academe, and potential sponsors.
Activities led by NARBO Member Organizations
  1. RBO Centers of Excellence


    2. NARBO will recognize RBOs as centers of excellence in specific areas of IWRM expertise and stimulate opportunities for members to access and use the expertise within the network.
 RBOs will indicate areas of expertise and JWA will make an inventory and suggest centers of excellence to be recognized, starting with four in 2004 with others to follow later.
  1. RBO Exchange Visits, Staff Exchange Programs, Twinning Programs


    2. RBOs will arrange visits to exchange experience, and staff exchange programs for capacity building drawing on the expertise of member organizations.
 To be initiated and arranged by RBO members. Jasa Tirta I, Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka, Mekong River Commission, Laguna Lake Development Authority expressed interest, and IWMI offered to host staff. JWA and Jasa Tirta I expressed interest in a twinning arrangement.
  1. ISO certification


    2. RBOs to explore opportunities for ISO certification to stimulate achievement and maintenance of standards.
To be initiated and led by Jasa Tirta I and II who have already received ISO certification.
  1. Transboundary Water Management


    2. RBOs to explore opportunities to foster regional cooperation for improved water resources management in transboundary river basins, through sharing of information and exchange of experience.
 To be initiated and pursued by interested RBOs. MRC will share information and experience.