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The Sustainable Development Programme of the Lake Chad Basin (PRODEBALT) is one of the responses to the serious problems confronting…

Overview This 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.

Lake Chad Region Recovery and Development Project - PROLAC - LCBC Project Overview The 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. Objective To 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.   LCBC-Executed Component Component 1: Regional Lake Chad Knowledge and Monitoring Platform and Secretariat for the Development of the Lake Chad Region Budget: US$5 million (LCBC share) Objective: To reinforce regional dialogue, data monitoring and dissemination, citizen engagement, and social cohesion through the establishment of a regional knowledge and monitoring platform. Key Activities: Establishment of the LCBC PROLAC Project Implementation Unit (PIU): Coordinates regional dialogue and development vision. Facilitates knowledge creation and dissemination. Organizes learning and monitoring workshops. Development of the Knowledge and Monitoring Platform: Web-hosted platform integrating spatial and temporal datasets. Collaboration with academic and research institutions. Capacity building in data collection and geospatial analysis. Annual International Forum on the Development of the Lake Chad Region: High-level event bringing together stakeholders from member states, development partners, and local authorities. Platform for reporting, harmonizing strategies, and planning new initiatives. Support to the Regional Coordination Committee (RCC): Provides oversight and strategic guidance. Prepares joint action plans and statements. Expected Results: Operational regional knowledge platform. Increased access to development data. Strengthened regional cooperation and policy harmonization. Enhanced capacity of LCBC as a regional coordination body. Cross-Cutting Themes Gender Inclusion: Ensuring 50% participation of women in project activities and decision-making bodies. Youth Engagement: Targeted support for youth through training and employment opportunities. Climate Resilience: Integration of climate-smart practices and data into planning and implementation. Alignment with Strategic Frameworks Regional Strategy for Stabilization, Recovery and Resilience (RSS) World Bank’s Strategy for Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (2020–2025) Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) for Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Contact Implementing Agency: Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) Location: N'Djamena, Chad Email: PROLAC-CBLT@cblt.org Coordinator: Alio Abdoulaye

Applied Water Resource Management in the Lake Chad Basin (GIZ-CBLT 2023 – 2026)    Project Overview The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), in partnership with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), is implementing the project*“Applied Water Resource Management in the Lake Chad Basin”* to strengthen sustainable, climate-resilient and conflict-sensitive management of shared water resources across the region. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the project is being implemented from January 2023 to December 2026 across LCBC member countries, including Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and the Central African Republic. Context and Rationale The Lake Chad Basin is a vital ecological and economic zone, supporting millions of people through agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. However, the basin faces increasing pressure from overuse of water resources, environmental degradation, and pollution. These challenges are further compounded by climate variability, resulting in heightened competition over resources and rising conflicts among communities. In response, the LCBC seeks to promote equitable, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable management of transboundary water resources to support regional stability and livelihoods. Project Objective The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the LCBC to effectively guide its member states in managing water resources in ways that are: environmentally sustainable climate-adapted gender-responsive conflict-sensitive. Key Interventions To achieve its objective, the project focuses on several strategic actions: Strengthening Knowledge and Data Systems The project supports the development and enhancement of the Lake Chad Basin Information System, facilitating improved collection, processing, and use of data for informed decision-making on water resource management. Enhancing Advisory Capacity of LCBC Efforts are underway to establish a structured advisory forum that enables the LCBC to provide targeted, evidence-based guidance to its member countries on water governance and management practices. Promoting Multi-Stakeholder Engagement The project supports a partner platform on the Logone River, bringing together stakeholders, local communities, and institutions to identify pressing water-related challenges and jointly develop solutions tailored to local realities. Local communities, including farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders, are trained as resource persons to promote sustainable practices such as: use of drought-resistant crops rainwater harvesting techniques resource-efficient agricultural methods These peer-to-peer learning approaches help disseminate knowledge widely and strengthen resilience at the grassroots level. Cross-Cutting Themes The project integrates several important cross-cutting priorities: Gender equality and inclusion Climate change adaptation Peacebuilding and conflict mitigation Participatory governance Expected Impact Through its interventions, the project is expected to: improve regional cooperation in water resource management strengthen LCBC’s institutional capacity enhance livelihoods through sustainable practices reduce tensions related to resource use support long-term environmental sustainability in the basin Conclusion The Applied Water Resource Management Project represents a strategic contribution to the LCBC’s mandate of fostering sustainable and peaceful use of shared natural resources. By combining technical support, institutional strengthening, and community engagement, the initiative lays the foundation for a more resilient and stable Lake Chad Basin.