7237-02. IWRM and SEA in Burkina Faso

Together with Dutch Water Authorities, the NCEA has supported wateragencies in Burkina Faso to develop a guide for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). The guide aims to help Burkinabè water agencies to develop IWRM plans for their region. In Burkina Faso, such plans need to be accompanied by a strategic environmental assessment. The guide is currently being piloted by the Mouhoun Water Authority in the Samendéni-Sourou basin.

Significant details

The Dutch Water Authorities and the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affaurs and of Infrastructure and Water Management work together in the Blue Deal. The Blue Deal is a joint programme that seeks to help solve global water issues by exchanging water management knowledge. There are 17 Blue Deal partnership in 15 countries.
The NCEA works with the Blue Deal in Burkina Faso to strengthen IWRM plans through SEAs. SEAs add value to IWRM plans by bringing in other sectors, comparing different development options and highlighting the need for broad public participation.

Parties involved

Members of the working group

Technical secretary: Joyce Kortlandt

Further details

Country: Burkina Faso; West Africa

Last modified: 27 Nov 2024