About networking for water capacity development and Cap-Net’s outlook

Who are we? Cap-Net is a partnership of training institutions, knowledge centres and water managers around the world We seek effective capacity development for sustainable management of water

Our partners A programme of With core funding from Partner of

Cap-Net timeline 1996 Cap-Net conceived at 2nd UNDP Symposium on Water Capacity Development in Delft 2002 Phase I launched Hosted by UNESCO-IHE DGIS funded 2006 Phase II started Move to South Africa Funded by Norway, DGIS and Sida Start of EUWF project 2010 Start of Phase III Sida and DGIS funded 2014 Phase IV initiated EU project completed Move to Brazil

Where do we stand? Network of networks Delivery strategy Knowledge management Results

The Global Network Global partners, and regional and country networks make up the Cap-Net network

Strengthening networks through: In support of networks Strengthening networks through: Capacitating network members Providing support to network management Encouraging exchange between networks for capacity building activities Providing platforms for collaboration between networks and international partners Providing network management tools

Network management tools Tools have been developed and published on, for example: Setting up a network Constitutions or operational guidelines Secretariat functions and management structure Opportunity assessment Knowledge management Short courses planning and implementation Presentation and facilitation And more ...

Powerful networks Build on strengths of member Challenge members to take initiatives Have an active secretariat Respond to effective demand Encourage exchange between members have responsibilities and tasks clearly identified Obstacles for networking: Lack of funding for secretariat Unable to source funds for activities Insufficient communication

Building blocks for capacity building Cap-Net strategy Local ownership Partnerships Responding to demand Deliver capacity building Capacity to deliver Building blocks for capacity building Effective networks

Result areas Networks in place Knowledge management Competent trainers Regional and country capacity building networks Global Network Knowledge management Training materials Monitoring Communication Research, case studies Competent trainers Capacity developed

Knowledge management The Knowledge Cycle

Training packages developed IWRM for River Basin Organisations Conflict resolution and negotiation skills Economics in sustainable water management IWRM as a tool for adaptation to climate change Streams of law Groundwater management Integrated urban flood management Water integrity and accountability Hydro-climatic disasters Why gender matters IWRM plans Water safety plans Self learning tutorials

... and being developed Ecosystem functions and services in IWRM Drought risk management Pollution management in IWRM EO and GIS for IWRM

Outcomes Strengths of participating knowledge centres are combined with extensive experience and structures for capacity building delivery of Cap-Net and affiliated networks Training programmes are developed and implemented, adapted for local use based on acquired knowledge Commitment to improved water management practices has increased among water practitioners

Focus in the strategy 2014 - 2018 Strengthening partner networks to take up new challenges and thematic areas New thematic areas for capacity development delivery and materials development Broaden access to knowledge products and accreditation Monitoring capacity development impacts

Strengthening networks Deliver training programmes on network management Enhance sustainability and relevance of networks Encourage and facilitate inter-network exchange of programmes and members Stimulate collaborative programmes between networks, and between partners and networks

Some new thematic programmes Initiated: New Technologies for Improved Water Management and Productivity Integrated Urban Water Management Human Rights Based Approach to Water Water and Indigenous Peoples Coastal Zone Management and IWRM Some examples of planned programmes: Agriculture in IWRM Water supply and sanitation focussing on least developed and fragile states Sustainable water footprint

Improve access to knowledge products A virtual campus established – campus.cap-net.org Use of new and social media and other platforms A system of accreditation by partner network member organisations of Cap-Net facilitated courses using Cap-Net products Establishing a system of accumulating credits resulting in award or diploma or degree by participating in Cap-Net short courses

Improved impact monitoring Focussing on client-oriented capacity development Designing products and delivery with outcomes and development goals in mind Mobilise partner networks and members in monitoring and evaluation

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