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IW:LEARN

IW:LEARN. The GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network Dann Sklarew, Ph.D. Chief Technical Advisor. February 28, 2006. GEF IW:LEARN Objective. To strengthen Transboundary Waters Management (TWM) by facilitating learning and information sharing among stakeholders. How?.

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IW:LEARN

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  1. IW:LEARN The GEF International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network Dann Sklarew, Ph.D.Chief Technical Advisor February 28, 2006

  2. GEF IW:LEARN Objective To strengthen Transboundary Waters Management (TWM) by facilitating learning and information sharing among stakeholders.

  3. How? Bring isolated GEF IW projects& partners together through a“LEARNING PORTFOLIO”

  4. Project Support Services • Promote Access to IW Information • Foster Learning among IW Projects • Transfer Innovations & Practical Experience • Technical Assistance (PM, KM, IWM) • Outreach to greater IW community

  5. 1. Access to Information • International Waters Resource Centerwww.iwlearn.net • IW Project Profiles, Contacts, News & Events • Project-related documents, models & templates (TDA, SAP, TORs, SIPs, M&E docs) • Distance learning materials (TDA/SAP course) • Sub-Regional IW Web sites • Southeast Asia and Southeastern Europe

  6. IW:LEARN Resource Center

  7. SEA-RLC

  8. 2. Structured Learning • Needs-driven IW-support workshops, e.g., • Public Participation, LME Management, IWRM • Information Management, Web development • Economic Valuation, Environmental Flows • Ongoing learning among similar projects • Aquifers/Groundwater, Rivers, Lakes, Large Marine Ecosystems & [soon] Coral Reefs • Periodic face-to-face facilitated learning • Ad hoc interactions and occasional “thematic sessions” via IW:LEARN co-sponsored e-forums

  9. Public Participation and Info. Sharing Workshop June 2005 - St. Petersburg, RF

  10. Public Participation and Info. Sharing Workshop June 2005 - St. Petersburg, RF • Co-delivered w/UNECE, CTC and WBI • 60 participants shared experiences among 6 projects, governments and NGOs in EECCA • 28 case studies and presentations • 5 problem-solving working groups for 3 basins • Results: 50 relevant/measurable actions planned

  11. LME Learning • 3rd GEF IW Conference (June 2005): Face-to-face discourse, needs assessment • Multi-week “Economic Valuation” E-forum session (4th Quarter 2005) • LME Management Workshop (next week!) • Future workshops, discussions planned.

  12. 3. Transfer of Innovation • Inter-Project Stakeholder Exchange • Project/Country-Driven Missions between or among GEF IW partners and beneficiaries • E.g., Benguela to South Pacific for fisheries treaty; Danube-hosted communications workshop • 3rd & 4th Biennial GEF IW Conferences • All GEF IW projects gather to share experiences • Salvador (2005) & Cape Town (2007) • Publications for Innovation Transfer • IW Bridges newsletter • IW Experience Notes series

  13. IWC3

  14. Each issue also includes upcoming IW events and IW:LEARN activities!

  15. 4. Technical Assistance Helpdesk roles: • Nairobi office ~ Developing network of projects’ Web sites (updated w/o techies) • Washington office ~ On call support for project management and IW management Email info@iwlearn.org or visit www.iwlearn.net for assistance…

  16. 5. Outreach • IWRM Roundtables • GEF Sessions at Big IW Events: • Past: IUCN Congress, Inter-American Dialog on Water, Global Oceans Forum • Future: World Water Forum, GPA IGR-2 • Gender and Water Traveling Exhibit

  17. Gender & Water Exhibit

  18. Some IW:LEARN partners …

  19. For more information • Please visit… • GEF IW:LEARN Web Site www.iwlearn.net • GEF International Waters Resource Centre www.iwlearn.net • Or contact IW:LEARN info@iwlearn.org Tel: +1 (202) 518-2054

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