1. Project Launch Workshop
Neretva and Trebisnjica Management Project (NTMP)
Overall View
Project Launch Workshop
Mostar
Usaid El-Hanbali
June 18, 2009

2. Project Development Objectives
The development and global environmental objective of the project is to provide mechanisms for the efficient and equitable water allocation among the users of the NTRB at the transboundary level, and for enhancing the basin ecosystems and biodiversity through improved water resource management

4. Environmental Issues in NTRB
Water quality
Biodiversity
Salt Intrusion
Wastewater treatment & rehabilitation
Environmental flows
Hydropower and erosion
Water Management

5. Waste from sewage systems
Solid waste landfills
Saltwater intrusion
Organic polluters
Heavy metals
Nutrients and suspended matter
Hazardous waste

6. Project Components Improved transboundary water resource management
Improved management and use of wetlands ecosystems and biodiversity
High priority investments for water pollution control
Public Participation and Management of Project Implementation

7. Project Key Indicators
Preparation and Adoption of a River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) for the Neretva and Trebisnjica rivers.
Reduction of water nutrient and other pollution from municipal and industrial sources in selected municipalities in the basin.
Improved maintenance of environmental flows, and ecosystem health.
Reduction of salt water intrusion as a result of implementation of a pilot scheme in Neretva Delta.

8. Lessons learned
Involve stakeholders, especially for transboundary projects. Project design included participation from local communities and relevant stakeholders.
Need for consistent and accurate data and information are needed to make successful and sound judgments on water management issues.
Commitment of local communities to invest is critical for investment sustainability. Projects of a longer duration allow for personal relations and trust to develop, and that can facilitate transboundary cooperation and consensus-building.

9. THANK YOU