Part 2

Checklist for Step 2: Capacity to take on and manage programme

A water resources sector programme can only be effectively implemented if the sector governance is adequate and if there is the required capacity existing within the sector, especially for the government, in order to handle the institutional, technical and financial aspects.

Checklist for Step 1: Assessing needs

Water resources development and management must be assessed with regard to alignment with the national sector framework of the country.

 

Programming

The purpose of the programming phase is to identify the main objectives and sector priorities for co-operation, and thus to provide a relevant and feasible programming framework within which programmes and projects can be identified and prepared. Programming analyses the situation at national and sector level, and identifies problems, constraints and opportunities which cooperation could address. As water is fundamental to social and economic development, this chapter sets out to decide on priority Focus Areas for support in order to achieve an integrated approach to water resources management. The programming phase provides an opportunity to review socio-economic indicators, national and donor priorities, and all national, regional and local factors relating to water..

Sector Performance (SP)

Technological Principles

In evaluating the appropriateness of technology and its influence on the wider results of the project, the accuracy of underlying data is critical. Therefore examine:

Information, Education and Communication Principles

Evaluation should determine whether the knowledge base was adequate and whether recommendations for improved data collection have been implemented. Therefore examine:

Economic and Financial Principles

The economic and financial sustainability of the project depends on the avoidance of inappropriate subsidies and effective cost recovery. Therefore examine:

Social Principles

Ownership by stakeholders and user groups of services provided by the project is essential in ensuring sustainability. Therefore examine:

Institutional and Management Principles

Sustainable hand-over of infrastructure and equipment depends on the training of users and organisations who are allocated responsibility for O&M and management of services. Therefore examine:

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