WATDEV Regional Meeting & Local Feedback Workshop Conducted
From 4th to 7th of Dec.2025, the WATDEV team organized productive back-to-back meetings: a Regional Meeting followed by a Local Feedback Meeting.
Enhancing Youth Employment Through Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) at WLRC: A Virtuous Cycle of Youth Empowerment & Resilience
At the Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC), Integrated Landscape Management (ILM)
is positioned as a development approach that connects landscape restoration with inclusive
economic development.
WLRC and MoWE Thematic Leads Conduct Panel Discussion on Catchment Baseline Situations Assessment Reports and Presentations
WLRC and MoWE Thematic Leads Conducted a Panel Discussion reflecting on the processes of the Catchment Baseline Situations Assessments, the quality of the Reports and Presentations, and the suggested interventions.
WLRC and MoWE (Implementers of the BRIGHT Project) Organise Catchments Situation Assessments, Preliminary Findings and Draft CMPs Review Workshop
Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Energy(MoWE), started a five-day Catchment Situation Assessment, Preliminary Findings and Catchment Management Plan (CMP) Review Workshop, for four catchments within four of the five basins wherein the BRIGHT project is in progress.
Community at Shama Kebele Takes Action to Restore Water Point
Residents of Laka village have taken swift action to rehabilitate a long-neglected community water supply point after receiving technical advice and guidance from the BRIGHT project water supply team.
Effective Community Engagement Drives Resolution of Land Disputes and Boosts BRIGHT Project Implementation
A critical community consultation held at the Hare irrigation weir has successfully resolved a long-standing land use conflict, paving the way for the BRIGHT project’s major quick-win intervention: mechanical silt removal and restoration of the weir and canal system.
BRIGHT Project Implementers and Stakeholders Review Progress of Quick Win IWRM Interventions and Launch Water Supply Interventions in Hare Catchment
WLRC, together with Gamo Zone and the Water and Agriculture sector offices of the Arba Minch Zuria, Arba Minch Town, Chencha Zuria and Dita Weredas, held a stakeholder consultation workshop on 18 November 2025 at Ezana International Hotel, Arba Minch, to review progress with implementation of the Hare Quick Win interventions under the BRIGHT Project.
Integrated Landscape Management Interventions at Hare Catchment Draw Impressive Participation of the Youth
three weeks of community consultation and mobilisation works done by the BRIGHT Project Team together with the local administration and community members.
WLRC and MoWE Make Progress in the Establishment of a Constructed Wetland in Akaki-Kality Sub-City of Addis Ababa
In collaboration with the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa City Municipality, and local communities, WLRC and MoWE make progress in the establishment of a Constructed Wetland in Akaki-Kality Sub-City of Addis Ababa
WLRC and Welle Digital Group Co. Ltd Discuss Innovative Water Solutions
The Water and Land Resource Centre (WLRC) held an introductory discussion with the Welle Digital Group Co. Ltd, a Chinese Company, on innovative water solutions for urban and catchment management.