1. 1info@iwlearn.org IW:LEARN The GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network September 20, 2005

2. info@iwlearn.org2 GEF IW:LEARN Objective To strengthen Transboundary Waters Management (TWM) by facilitating learning and information sharing among stakeholders.

3. info@iwlearn.org3 How? Bring isolated GEF IW projects & partners together through a “LEARNING PORTFOLIO”

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5. 5 IW:LEARN as a Learning Portfolio Project Components

6. info@iwlearn.org6 IW:LEARN as a Learning Portfolio Project Components A.IW Information Sharing and Access for stakeholders B.Structured Learning among IW partners by region and ecosystem-type by region and ecosystem-type C.Coordinating 3 rd and 4 th GEF IW Conferences in Latin America (Brazil, 2005) and Africa (Cape Town, 2007) in Latin America (Brazil, 2005) and Africa (Cape Town, 2007) D.Testing and Transferring innovative approaches to strengthen freshwater and marine IW initiatives to strengthen freshwater and marine IW initiatives E.Fostering Partnerships to sustain IW:LEARN benefits

7. info@iwlearn.org7 A. Facilitating Access to Information on Transboundary Water Resources Immediate Objective: To facilitate the integration, exchange and accessibility of data and information across GEF IW project sites to IW projects, their partners and stakeholders. Result: 95% of GEF IW projects have established Web sites, based on a common format and linked to a comprehensive information network.

8. info@iwlearn.org8 IWRC

9. 9 B. Structured Learning Among IW Projects and Cooperating Partners Immediate Objective: To establish and technically support face-to-face and electronically-mediated learning exchanges among related GEF IW projects. To establish and technically support face-to-face and electronically-mediated learning exchanges among related GEF IW projects. Results: 10 - 20 projects share experiences within 3 - 5 regions 20 - 30 projects share experiences addressing 3 - 4 IW themes 10 - 14 projects share experiences through 5 - 7 inter- project exchanges of staff At least 15 projects increase their capacity to involve the public in project development and implementation

10. info@iwlearn.org10 Public Participation and Info. Sharing Workshop June 2005 - St. Petersburg, RF

11. info@iwlearn.org11 C. Coordinating Biennial International Waters Conferences Immediate Objective: To hold GEF IW conferences in 2005 and 2007, gathering the IW community for sharing experience among GEF IW projects, stakeholders, evaluators and other IW programs and institutions. Result: The GEF hosts two comprehensive reviews (2005, 2007) of the GEF IW portfolio, including exchange of experience within the portfolio and with related transboundary waters programs.

12. info@iwlearn.org12 IWC3

13. info@iwlearn.org13 D. Testing Innovative Approaches to Strengthen IW Portfolio Implementation Immediate Objective: To test and replicate novel approaches and ICT tools to meet IW stakeholder needs. To test and replicate novel approaches and ICT tools to meet IW stakeholder needs. Result: GEF agencies develop, test and, where successful, replicate regional, sub-regional and thematic demonstrations for improving Transboundary Water Management among GEF IW projects.

14. info@iwlearn.org14 E. Fostering Partnerships to Sustain Benefits of IW:LEARN & Technical Support Immediate Objective: To sustain and institutionalize information sharing and learning exchanges across GEF IW projects, partners and stakeholders; to align GEF IW contributions with CSD processes. Result: GEF agencies design and implement a strategic plan to sustain IW:LEARN project benefits to the GEF IW community and embed GEF IWRM contributions in context of sustainable development.

15. info@iwlearn.org15 Gender & Water Exhibit

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17. info@iwlearn.org17 IW:LEARN partners include:

18. info@iwlearn.org18 For more information Please visit… Please visit… –GEF IW:LEARN Web Site www.iwlearn.org www.iwlearn.org –GEF International Waters Resource Centre www.iwlearn.net www.iwlearn.net Or contact IW:LEARN info@iwlearn.org Or contact IW:LEARN info@iwlearn.org info@iwlearn.org Tel: +1 (202) 518-2054