Case study in the ToolBox

1. Case study in the ToolBox Dana Thalmeinerova, GWP

2. Aim of case study • to supplement “theory” of tool with “practice” • to illustrate how tools can be used in a given combination and contextof tools • to present knowledge of IWRM as an approach to sustainable water resource management • to share experience • to gather a database of IWRM examples

3. What is a Tool Box Case? • An examination of real events and experiences; • An analytical and critical account on the implementation of IWRM; • An aim to extract and share the lessons learned.

4. Full case study (8 pages) How do cases fit in? Tool One page abstracts Supported by Cases Quality Assurance !

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8. Why do we want to show a case study? • Case study • offers a critical examination of real events • provides information about how different policy tools can be used for IWRM • helps people to learn from experience in the implementation of more sustainable water strategies and policies • provides a valuable dissemination mechanism for improving understanding of IWRM.

9. Typical format of case study • Problem(s) to be addressed • Actions taken • Outcomes (expected&unexpected, impact of action, resources needed, sustainability of outcomes) • Lessons learned (what is useful for others) • Links and other supporting information

10. Criteria for the case study • Cases are not limited to “good” stories – “bad” stories are also “welcome” • Cases should • illustrate the application of tools shown in the TB • have overall relevance to IWRM – with lessons about how an IWRM approach supports water management across sectors • Reflect both pros and cons • Reflect issues of main concern to the water community • Have a broad relevance and therefore potential for wide dissemination

11. Criteria for the case study • Case studies should be both objective and verifiable • Case studies must be • informative, • add value, • increase understanding, and • be practical.

12. What is not a case study • Something what did not happen in a reality • “Theoretical” issues • Guidelines or recommendations how and what should be done • Something what did not bring the results (good or bad)

13. Helpful questions for the case • What were the objectives of the action you describe? • Who was involved in defining the objectives? • What was the succession of decisions during project implementation? • How were the actions selected, information and methods used? • What were the problems encountered during the implementation phase? How were they overcome? • What resources (including funds) were available, and from where?

14. Do not forget on tangible outcomes • The full case study should describe what happened as a result of the actions taken (outcome) • What were the results obtained: quantitative and qualitative results (such as; improvement of water ecosystems, water quality and peoples health; financial sustainability of the water infrastructure and delivery systems; or social improvements?

15. Some topics for a case • Share experience from the process of revision of legislation towards IWRM • Describe efforts in institutional reform of RBO • Illustrate cooperation mechanisms between urban planning and water resources planning processes • Share knowledge on designation of wetland protection areas • Give example on design of pollution charges and their consequences to water savings of industries

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