WATDEV will collect, analyze, implement available best practices/innovations in study areas and simulate their impact scenarios using models and knowledge accumulated in regional water studies. WATDEV will extract lessons from Best Management Practices (BMPs) of water resources and match them with specific local situations in study areas. WATDEV partners will also exchange information and knowledge within the DeSIRA initiative and beyond in view of food systems transformation. Specifically,

A.1.1 Inventory and stocktaking of BMPs and Innovations.

A.1.2 Setting the evaluation process of BMPs and Innovations.

A.1.3 Organization of multi-actor’s regional meetings and brokerage on BMPs and Innovations.

A.2.1 Awareness sessions for farmers and local actors building in pilot areas.

A.2.2 Training and capacity building in pilot areas.

A.2.3 Feasibility studies on BMP and innovations.

A.2.4 Training on participatory evaluation of BMPs/Innovations implementation and up/out-scaling assessment.

A.3.1 Integrated and multi-thematic modelling.

A.3.2 Carrying out a participatory identification of best suiting and feasible scenarios for the implementation of BMPs and Innovations.

A.4.1 Customization and integration of modelling modules and planning functions.

A.4.2 Technical validation of the toolbox platform.

A.4.3 Toolbox refinement and development of management procedures and guidelines.

A.5.1 Training program on the use of the water planning toolbox.

A.5.2 Establishing of a regional Water Knowledge Hub for training and capacity building services in East Africa.

A.5.3 Implementation of a regional Water Management and Knowledge Portal.

Expected Results

• Best fitting BMPs and Innovations in project countries.
• Enhanced implementation of BMPs/innovations in study areas.
• BMPs/Innovations up-scale and out-scale scenarios performed.
• A water planning/management toolbox available for Researchers and Institutions.
• Strengthened knowledge and capacity building and established regional “Water Knowledge” Hub.