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SUMMARY:Sustainable Development Programme of the Lake Chad Basin (PRODEBALT)
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Development Programme of the Lake Chad Basin (PRODEBALT) is one of the responses to the serious problems confronting…
URL:https://cblt.org/event/sustainable-development-programme-of-the-lake-chad-basin-prodebalt/
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Management of the Water Resources of the Lake Chad Basin (BGR)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nThis module is part of the broader technical cooperation between the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR)\, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project supports LCBC in strengthening its competencies for transboundary groundwater resource management in the Lake Chad Basin.
URL:https://cblt.org/event/sustainable-management-of-the-water-resources-of-the-lake-chad-basin-bgr/
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SUMMARY:Applied Water Resource Management in the Lake Chad Basin with GIZ (2019-2022 Project)
DESCRIPTION:Applied Water Resource Management in the Lake Chad Basin (2019–2022)\n Strengthening Transboundary Water Governance\, Climate Resilience\, and Livelihoods \nFrom 2019 to 2022\, the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC/CBLT) implemented the project “Applied Water Resource Management in the Lake Chad Basin”\, a multi‑country initiative aimed at strengthening institutional capacity\, improving transboundary water governance\, and supporting climate-resilient livelihoods across one of Africa’s most fragile and strategically important ecosystems. Supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\, the €5 million project was embedded in LCBC’s broader mandate to ensure sustainable and equitable management of the Basin’s shared water resources. [giz.de] \nContext: A Basin Under Pressure\nThe Lake Chad Basin—shared by Cameroon\, Chad\, Niger\, Nigeria\, the Central African Republic\, and Libya—is globally recognised for its ecological significance and socio-economic value. Yet\, decades of climate change\, water scarcity\, land degradation\, and rapid population growth have intensified competition over natural resources. These pressures have further been compounded by insecurity\, forced displacement\, and fluctuating hydrological conditions. \nTo respond effectively\, LCBC requires robust data systems\, strengthened technical capacity\, and well-coordinated governance mechanisms that involve governments\, communities\, and civil society. The project directly supported LCBC in these areas while simultaneously piloting and scaling up practical climate-adaptation solutions at community level. \nProject Objectives\nThe project pursued a central goal:\nEnhance LCBC’s capacity to implement transboundary water resource management measures that integrate climate change adaptation and support sustainable agricultural production. \nThree core objectives guided implementation: \n\nImprove cooperation between LCBC and its member states through strengthened planning processes\, enhanced advisory functions\, and streamlined coordination mechanisms.\nOperationalize a regional governance structure in the transboundary Waza–Logone/Yaéré area to identify resource-use challenges and jointly develop solutions.\nStrengthen LCBC’s technical capacity to develop\, manage\, and implement measures that support sustainable agricultural production and climate change adaptation at community level.\n\nThese objectives were pursued through policy advisory support\, technical training\, participatory planning processes\, and field-level demonstration activities. \nKey Achievements (2019–2022)\n\n Strengthening LCBC’s Institutional Capacity\n\nA major achievement was the reinforcement of LCBC’s internal systems and technical competencies. The project: \n\nEnhanced the Lake Chad Information System (LIS)—a regional digital platform for environmental and hydrological data—improving data quality\, accessibility\, and use in decision-making.\nSupported the development and regular update of integrated watershed management tools\, enabling LCBC and member states to coordinate transboundary interventions more effectively.\nStrengthened strategic planning\, project management\, and monitoring functions across LCBC departments. [giz.de]\n\nThese improvements have increased LCBC’s credibility among regional and international partners\, earning recognition in follow-on initiatives such as the World Bank’s PROLAC programme. \n\n Establishing Regional Governance Mechanisms\n\nIn the Waza–Logone/Yaéré wetland zone\, the project facilitated the establishment of a regional coordination and dialogue platform bringing together: \n\nWater user associations\nCivil society actors\nLocal authorities and technical agencies\nResearch institutions\n\nThis platform is now an official mechanism under the LCBC Water Charter\, giving local communities a voice in managing shared water resources and enabling joint identification of cross-border challenges such as flooding\, grazing conflicts\, fisheries management\, and agricultural pressures. [giz.de] \n\n Promoting Climate-Smart and Conflict-Sensitive Livelihoods\n\nWorking with local NGOs and agricultural extension services\, the project scaled up Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) among farming households in the intervention zone. These included: \n\nClimate-smart water and soil management techniques\nImproved seeds and sustainable crop production methods\nCommunity-level training through farmer field schools\nTargeted support to women’s agricultural groups\n\nMore than 2\,000 households adopted these practices\, improving food security and helping reduce local tensions over land and water resources as competition intensified. \n\n Improved Resilience and Impact on Development Goals\n\nThe project directly contributed to several Sustainable Development Goals: \n\nSDG 2 – Zero Hunger: by improving agricultural productivity and resilience.\nSDG 5 – Gender Equality: by integrating women’s groups into training and decision-making.\nSDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation: by enhancing transboundary water governance structures.\nSDG 13 – Climate Action: through climate-adopted farming systems and watershed planning tools. [giz.de]\n\nLessons Learned \n\nPermanent in-country technical presence greatly enhanced LCBC’s operational effectiveness\, fostering trust and improving day-to-day collaboration.\nIntegrated watershed management tools—combined with the improved LIS—proved essential for evidence-based decision-making.\nBuilding community ownership through participatory platforms reduced conflict risks and supported long-term sustainability.\nFlexibility and adaptive management\, especially during COVID‑19 disruptions\, were critical to maintaining project momentum.\n\nSustainability and Way Forward\nThe project received an overall rating of “successful”\, demonstrating strong institutional impact and improvements in LCBC’s technical performance. The strengthened LIS\, regional governance platforms\, and capacity-building outcomes now serve as foundations for continued progress. \nThese achievements feed directly into the follow-on programme “Applied Water Resource Management in the Lake Chad Basin – Phase II (2023–2025)”\, which further expands LCBC’s role as a regional hub for climate-resilient and conflict-sensitive water governance. [cblt.org] \nConclusion\nBetween 2019 and 2022\, the Applied Water Resource Management project significantly advanced LCBC’s mandate to safeguard the Basin’s shared water resources\, enhance regional cooperation\, and support climate-resilient livelihoods. In a context marked by fragility and environmental stress\, the project demonstrated that strengthened institutions\, empowered communities\, and data-driven decision-making are key to securing sustainable development in the Lake Chad Basin. \nLCBC will continue building on these gains as it leads regional efforts toward environmental sustainability\, peacebuilding\, and prosperity for the millions who depend on Lake Chad.
URL:https://cblt.org/event/applied-water-resource-management-in-the-lake-chad-basin-with-giz-2019-2022-project/
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SUMMARY:Lake Chad Region Recovery and Development Project - PROLAC - LCBC Project
DESCRIPTION:Lake Chad Region Recovery and Development Project –\nPROLAC – LCBC Project\nOverview\nThe Lake Chad Region Recovery and Development Project (PROLAC) is a regional initiative funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA)\, aimed at supporting the recovery and resilience of communities in the Lake Chad Basin. The project is implemented by the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) alongside national governments of Cameroon\, Chad\, and Niger. \nObjective\nTo contribute to the recovery of the Lake Chad Region by supporting regional coordination and crisis monitoring\, improving connectivity\, and strengthening agricultural livelihoods in selected provinces of Cameroon\, Chad\, and Niger. \n  \nLCBC-Executed Component\nComponent 1: Regional Lake Chad Knowledge and Monitoring Platform and Secretariat for the Development of the Lake Chad Region\nBudget: US$5 million (LCBC share) \nObjective: To reinforce regional dialogue\, data monitoring and dissemination\, citizen engagement\, and social cohesion through the establishment of a regional knowledge and monitoring platform. \nKey Activities:\n\nEstablishment of the LCBC PROLAC Project Implementation Unit (PIU):\n\nCoordinates regional dialogue and development vision.\nFacilitates knowledge creation and dissemination.\nOrganizes learning and monitoring workshops.\n\n\nDevelopment of the Knowledge and Monitoring Platform:\n\nWeb-hosted platform integrating spatial and temporal datasets.\nCollaboration with academic and research institutions.\nCapacity building in data collection and geospatial analysis.\n\n\nAnnual International Forum on the Development of the Lake Chad Region:\n\nHigh-level event bringing together stakeholders from member states\, development partners\, and local authorities.\nPlatform for reporting\, harmonizing strategies\, and planning new initiatives.\n\n\nSupport to the Regional Coordination Committee (RCC):\n\nProvides oversight and strategic guidance.\nPrepares joint action plans and statements.\n\n\n\nExpected Results:\n \n\nOperational regional knowledge platform.\nIncreased access to development data.\nStrengthened regional cooperation and policy harmonization.\nEnhanced capacity of LCBC as a regional coordination body.\n\nCross-Cutting Themes\n\nGender Inclusion: Ensuring 50% participation of women in project activities and decision-making bodies.\nYouth Engagement: Targeted support for youth through training and employment opportunities.\nClimate Resilience: Integration of climate-smart practices and data into planning and implementation.\n\nAlignment with Strategic Frameworks\n\nRegional Strategy for Stabilization\, Recovery and Resilience (RSS)\nWorld Bank’s Strategy for Fragility\, Conflict\, and Violence (2020–2025)\nCountry Partnership Frameworks (CPF) for Cameroon\, Chad\, and Niger\n\nContact\nImplementing Agency: Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) \nLocation: N’Djamena\, Chad \nEmail: PROLAC-CBLT@cblt.org \nCoordinator: Alio Abdoulaye
URL:https://cblt.org/event/prolac-project-lake-chad-region-recovery-and-development-project/
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