Building capacity on the Nile

The Nile IWRM Net is the first locally owned network for capacity building for IWRM in the region. Since September 2004, the network has organised regional and national training of trainers and workshops for water managers on the principles of IWRM, planning and implementation. Activities are led by country teams, supported by experts and with local case studies illustrating regional challenges.

Over the past two years, more than 100 trainers and senior water managers from 37 institutions have been trained by the network. Following a recent conflict resolution course, participants wrote reports examining the causes of local conflicts and how they could have been prevented or resolved – a valuable resource for future training and practice.

For further information on Nile IWRM Net and its work in 2007, contact Muna Mirghani, coordinator or visit the web site.

Keywords

• Capacity development
• Water resources management