Integrated River Basin Management By Tewodros Assefa Hawassa University

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Terminologies and Basic Concepts 1.2 Theories and Principle of IRBM 1.3 Processes/Phases in Integrated River Basin Management 1.4 Questions/Tutorials

1.4 Questions/Tutorials Describe the differences and similarities between watershed, catchment and river basin. Can you give a definition of Integrated River Basin Management? Mention the different RBOs and try to explain the main responsibility under each ROB type. Explain in your own words the term ‘integration’. Please, describe the elements of integration in IRBM. Can you mention 4 key-characteristics for the application of integrated river basin management? Can you give few reasons as to river basin based management is preferred in Ethiopia?

Questions/Tutorials continued… How can an integrated planning process support a system of integrated river basin management? Can you list the main objectives, benefits and key activities in IRBM? Moreover, Delineate and describe the major physical characteristic of a given river basin Describe in your own terms the principles in IRBM. What can generally be understood by the sentence ‘IRBM is a cyclic process? What are the key elements for effective implementation of IRBM? Capacity building can be interpreted in many senses and can be aiming at various fields of development. Can you indicate the most important fields of development for IRBM?

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