Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Lake Chad Basin (GIZ)
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Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Lake Chad Basin (GIZ)
Overview
This module is part of the broader German development cooperation programme “Sustainable Water Resources Management in the Lake Chad Basin,” implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR). The project supports the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in strengthening its institutional and organizational capacities to fulfill its mandate effectively.
Objective
To support LCBC in its organizational development and enhance its planning, cooperation, and communication capacities for improved performance and sustainable water resource management.
LCBC-Executed Components
Component: Institutional Strengthening & Technical Advisory Support to LCBC
Duration: July 2011 – June 2017
Funding Partners: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Key Activities
Organizational Reform Support
- Assist LCBC in restructuring its internal systems and governance.
- Develop strategic planning tools and frameworks.
Capacity Building
- Train LCBC staff in planning, coordination, and communication.
- Facilitate workshops and technical exchanges with other regional commissions.
Communication Enhancement
- Improve internal and external communication systems.
- Support the development of media products and publications.
Donor Coordination
- Strengthen LCBC’s ability to coordinate with international partners.
- Promote efficient use of resources through harmonized planning.
Monitoring & Evaluation Systems
- Establish M&E frameworks for LCBC programmes.
- Develop regional databases and information systems.
Expected Results
· Harmonized legal and policy frameworks.
· Strengthened institutional & stakeholder capacity.
· Operational data systems for basin management.
· Validated ecosystem and livelihood interventions.
· Investment roadmap for SAP implementation.
Cross-Cutting Themes
· Climate Change Adaptation: Resilient water and land use.
· Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of ecosystems and species.
· Sustainable Livelihoods: Community-based economic alternatives.
Alignment with Strategic Frameworks
- · Lake Chad Basin Strategic Action Programme (SAP)
· Lake Chad Basin Water Charter
· UNDP-GEF International Waters Goals Contact
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