Resources
Promoting Self-Reliance among Water User Associations to Improve Water Security in the Mara River Basin
This case study describes how SWP engaged Water Resources Users Associations in Kenya and Water User Associations in Tanzania to diversify revenue streams through beekeeping and indigenous tree nurseries to support catchment conservation efforts.
Engaging Farmers to Improve Management of Irrigation Infrastructure
This case study describes how SWP worked with Farmer Water User Communities in the Stung Chinit Basin to build their capacity to understand and manage their irrigation infrastructure using an innovative game.
Water Allocation Planning for the Lower Mara River Basin in Tanzania
This case study summarizes SWP’s technical assistance and presents lessons learned on the project’s collaboration with the Lake Victoria Basin Water Board and other key stakeholders to assess water availability, identify water security risks, and prepare a comprehensive water allocation plan to support the Board’s ability to manage water resources.
Engaging Stakeholders to Improve Water Security in Cambodia’s Stung Chinit Basin
This case study elaborates on SWP’s implementation of the WSI process and highlights lessons learned and outcomes of its stakeholder driven process, including the formulation of key working groups, establishment of a River Basin Management Committee, and development of a Strategic Action Plan.
Using Scenario Analysis to Assess Water Security in an Uncertain Future
This case study documents SWP’s experience applying the Robust Decision Support process with key stakeholders in Kenya, Tanzania, and Cambodia to model and assess the impacts of future climate change and development scenarios on water availability in the Mara River and Stung Chinit basins.
2020 SWP Annual Report
The Sustainable Water Partnership (SWP) is pleased to present its 2020 annual report, which describes SWP’s achievements and lessons learned in Year 4. Some of the key achievements include: In Nepal, completed the innovative Integrated Water Management Activity (IWMA) which worked with 10 USAID projects with the shared goal of improving water security in two […]
Creating Conversations and Solving Grievances
Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), a partner on the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) funded Child Labor Improvements in Bangladesh (CLIMB) project, established a Grievance Coordination Team (GCT) in August 2020 to resolve grievances raised by children working in child labor, family members, and the community in the dried fish sector (DFS). To ensure […]
Swapnojaal: Dreaming of a better life for Child Laborers and their families engaged in the Dried Fish Sector
“The capacity development initiatives of the Child Labor Improvements in Bangladesh (CLIMB) project influenced me to address social inequality and advocate for child labor prevention in Cox’s Bazar. Also, to create alternative livelihood opportunities for the families involved in dried fish processing. Now, I am fairly confident in changing community /stakeholders’ perception towards better life […]
An Information Service Hub for the Dried Fish Sector Community
Nazirartek dried fish processing area is located in the fringe of Cox’s Bazar township and remains isolated during the high tide of the Bay of Bangle. The community is dependent on revenue derived from dried fish processing. Currently, there are no significant civic facilities established in the area, including schools, which are located close by […]