Bassin Versant de Katsoaka

Date  July 8, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location Ran'Eau Headquarters, Lot IIIQ 60 Bis Andoharano Antananarivo

Participants Members of a University Student Association in Engineering in Water Science and Technology, representatives of the Board of Directors and staff of the NGO RIF/WPD, representatives of Ran’Eau.

A- Objective of the Workshop

The aim of the workshop was to inform the members of a University student association, who are also members of Ran'Eau, on the overall approach of the project “Development and Integrated Water Resources Management (DIWRM) in the Katsaoka watershed ” in order to encourage them to get involved in carrying out the project.

Points Covered

1. Project Context :

• Pressure on Water Resources
• Ecosystem Degradation
• Flood Risk

2. Overall approach of the DIWRM in Katsaoka watershed project

• General objective of the project: Improve the quality of life of residents of the Katsaoka watershed through more responsible and sustainable use of available water resources with the participation of local authorities, communities and relevant stakeholders
• Specific objectives: "Elaborate a Plan of Development and Integrated Management of Water Resources for the Katsaoka watershed, validated by a Basin Committee set up according to the legal and regulatory framework", "Mobilize the Basin Committee and the municipalities for the integrated management of water resources, the development of access to drinking water and water for all socio-economic uses", "Encourage the population of the Katsaoka watershed to contribute to environmental protection to face the negative impact of climate change in order to preserve water resources.” , Support the Basin Committee in the implementation of the Development and Integrated Management of Water Resources Plan in the Katsaoka watershed”

Questions and Answers

points discussed

Discussion on the collaboration between the Student Association and the NGO RIF/WPD.

1) Skills Development

2) Active Participation of Students in Implementation

3) Strengthening collaboration between municipalities and the NGO RIF/WPD.

Next Steps :

Training and skills-building sessions will be planned as part of the AGIREK project.

Internship opportunities will be presented to students