(Extracts from the introduction) The Somalia flow forecasting model (FFM) is a windows based flow forecasting model for the Juba and Shabelle rivers in Southern Somalia. The model is designed to predict river levels and flows at the main gauging stations on the two rivers. Reliable forecasts of up to a week in advance can be obtained based on the information about levels at the most upstream stations on the two rivers supplemented by observation at other stations
This document describes the Research Data Management training course organized by the World Agroforestry Centre. Data management is a key area in any research and if not done well can limit the usefulness of the data. The main aim of this training is to encourage research scientists to allocate necessary resources to data management. These resources include both time and skilled personnel. The course also aims to give participants the necessary skills to handle their data in a systematic and organized way and to preserve their data for future use. brImplementing the ideas introduced in the course should lead to: br 1. Improved processing efficiency.br 2. Improved data quality.br 3. Improved meaningfulness of the data.br
This project was initiated by SAWA, a Dutch Foundation that had to withdraw after one year's input. Cefa an Italian NGO with similar experience and expertise, is continuing the project. This Mid-Term Evaluation assesses the progress towards achieving results, draws lessons learned so far and makes recommendations for the continuation of the project into a second phase being planned for December 2002 to August 2004. The problems being addressed in the horticultural sector are:ul; li Limited availability of qualified trainers and insufficient horticultural knowledge and technical skills at farmers level./li liLimited availability of good quality irrigation waterpoor quality of irrigation infrastructure and poor irrigation management./li liLimited availability of high quality inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools and pesticides)./li
(Extracts from executive summary)This paper is a synthesis of relevant projects in the area of flood early warning and control. It identities opportunities for carrying the work forward in Somalia. Recognising the operational constraints of managing flood on two major rivers in a national context of complex emergency, the paper presents recommendations to bring the monitoring and response of flood on the Juba and Shabelle rivers into line with andldquobest international practiseandrdquoin flood event.
The aim of the conference was to highlight specific needs and priorities for investment in land and water. Each participant presented a statement outlining national priorities for investing in land and water. The views were then put into a regional perspective during the consultation in the form of a common statement from the participating countries
The EC, being the world's fifth largest donor, and co-operating with its member states, has an important comparative advantage to provide vital and sustaining contributions in the water sector. This work, as a step in the process towards the EC Communication of its Water and Development policy, shows the areas where the EC is seeking political commitment for EC and partner governments to be able to adopt a strategy and policy that will guide its further work.
This report was prepared following an initial water resource baseline survey. It is intended to document basic information that should prove useful as a future reference for implementation and evaluation of the project for access to water and institutional capacity building in Mudug and Galgadud regions of Somalia. It maps out strategies on how various facets of the project will be approached if desired goals must be realised.
The objective of this Green Paper is to set out the policy for PSAWEN, Puntland State of Somalia with specific regard to water supply services. br The purpose of the Green Paper is to:ul liProvide some historical background regarding water supply in Somalia/li liExplain the development approach which has guided policy formulation/li liPut forward certain basic policy principles/li; liOutline the institutional framework proposed for water supply services/li liProvide standards and guidelines for basic service delivery/li liSet out policy for the financing of services/li; liOutline certain immediate initiatives which are being taken/li liProvide supplementary policy and briefing information on important related topics./li /ul The Green Paper is prepared by PSAWEN as discussion material for a review process. The Green Paper and the input from the review process will be endorsed by the Parliament as a White Paper on Water Policy.
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