perspectives from the east africa/nile
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Greater Mekong Forum, Oct. 21-23, 215
Trans-boundary Water, Food and Energy Nexus
Perspectives and lessons from the Nile Basin/East Africa
Simon Langan –Focal Region Coordinator
Zadoc Ogutu –Focal Region Manager
S/Sudan
Main Areas of Concern
• Innovative practices to address current and future crises � Demographic expansion/youth bulge, � Energy and food shortages, � Climate variability and change
• Demand for basin-wide investments that recognize trade-offs – GERD, Rusumo Falls HEP and Rumela-Burdana dams
• Models of NRM interventions that enhance gender and social equity
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
What is needed?
• Tools/mechanism for enhancing water use –agriculture, domestic and industry
• Working through partnerships - Mobilising funds for multi-purpose investments and infrastructure is hard without co-operation
• Sharing evidence on good practices with partners (EAC, NBI, LVC, IGAD) - Prioritize TBW in programs
• Building individual and organization capacities
• Primary data and analysis for integrated solutions (biophysical, socio-economic)
Irrigated Agriculture
Flood management
Watershed Management
Regional Transmission System
Local Community Infrastructure
Hydromet System
Hydropower
Water-Energy-Food nexus Solutions
Fisheries & aquaculture
From Single Output … to Multiple Interests
W-E-F Nexus C’D
• From sharing water (quantity) to sharing benefits - incentives for cooperation
� Direct economic: from the river productive use e.g. irrigation/food
� Reducing costs: because of river e.g. conflicts
� Indirect economic: beyond the river e.g. regional integration
� Environmental: to the river e.g. water quality & biodiversity
WLE NBEA Project Sites
Sudd Swamp
White Nile
Categories: Cluster 1: Trade-offs in Development of NRM Cluster 2: Alternative solutions for SLM
Cluster 3: Governance and social equity
Key Research Questions
1) How can we ensure that investments in food, water and energy are sustainable and meet regional, national and sub-national growth and poverty goals?
2) What are the political and economic contexts, drivers and governance arrangements that will affect NRM use over the coming decade?
3) What development solutions strengthen the position of women and young farmers
Integrate WLE gender and ecosystem services perspectives, databases and tools (KAS)
Engage and dialogue (Attitude)
Strengthen the capacity in gender and ecosystem services (Skills)
Document and share lessons (knowledge)
Expected Research outcomes
1) Improved awareness, knowledge and skills in ecosystem services and gender equity among national and regional organizations
2) Adoption of inclusive approaches in agricultural and infrastructural development by the NARs and universities, and investors /development and partners
3) Government Ministries and organizations responsible for NRM consider the trade-offs for better decision making on ecosystems services and social equity
Indicators towards Outcome 1
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Inventory reports/Data bases created
Technical reports released
NRM interventions assessed
Testing of innovations
Scientific publications/journals…
PhD/Masters Theses released
Training /workshops conducted
Policy briefs
Progress Reports
Curricula/module/ tool kits developed
Number of universities, local authorities, government Departments/ Ministries making informed decisions
Indicators towards Outcome 2
0 5 10 15 20 25
Stakeholder consultations
Joint plans/strategies/protocols
Policy processes
Methodology/models/tools developed
Decision support tools developed
Consultative meetings - women, investors, partners
Gendered approaches promoted
Adoption of inclusive approaches in agricultural and infrastructural development by the NARs and universities, and investors /development and partners
Indicators towards Outcome 3
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
Land use scenarios
New NRM Approaches
Investment criteria developed
Government Ministries and organizations responsible for NRM consider the trade-offs for better decision making on ecosystems services and social equity
Bright & Hot spots in 9 months • Initiated collaboration with
partners & next users
• Integration of science (inter- and intra-project collaboration)
• Raising awareness on ES approach
• Enhancing gender and social equity research
Challenges in 9 months
• Integration of WLE projects with other flagships (and links to other CRP’s)
• Moving towards outcomes & evidence
• Deepening stakeholder engagement – 2 projects in the heart of politics (VWU & Nile Water Accounting)
• Working across regions
Conclusions
• WFE nexus is constrained by population and economic growth
• Nexus is a difficult choice facing policy-makers – win-win situation to avoid favoring one pillar over the other
• Inclusive investment analyses in development of TBW programs (balancing water demands for electricity and food) are key in mitigating strains in the nexus
• The need for science-based evidence to inform policy decisions has never been greater
• Opportunity for cross-basin learning – Mekong, Volta & Ganges
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