Report 26 Annual Work Plan Workshop - LIFE-IWRMII Project, Egypt

INTEGRATED WATER
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II
ANNUAL WORKPLAN WORKSHOP REPORT
YEAR 4
REPORT NO. 26
December 2011
This report is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). It was prepared by International Resources Group (IRG).
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INTEGRATED WATER
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II
ANNUAL WORK PLAN WORKSHOP REPORT –YEAR 4
November 16 -18, 2011
Ain Sukhna Movenpick Resort
Report No. 26
Contract No. EPP-I-00-04-00024-00 Task Order No. 06
December 2011
DISCLAIMER
The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States
Agency for International Development or the United States Government.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ······································································ 1
II. WORKSHOP REPORT ········································································ 6
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Workshop Goals ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3. Participants ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. Workshop Proceedings/Sessions ............................................................................................................... 7
III. OBSERVATIONS/ COMMENTS ·························································· 14
IV. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ··········································· 15
ANNEX 1 ·································································································· 18
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Workshop Goals
Workshop goals, defined by the project's management as the basis for workshop activities, are as
follows:
1. Introduce IWRM II present situation after the elapse of three years since its inception.
2. Present year-4 work plan and come to an agreement on activities roles, responsibilities and
resources required to realize project objectives.
3. Discuss future vision for cooperation between MWRI and USAID.
Workshop Design & Set-up:
The workshop has been organized by IWRMII under the auspices of H. E. Prof. Dr. Hesham
Kandil, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation. It was attended by the Project's Steering
Committee members, MWRI's concerned top management officials, USAID representations, Under-
Secretaries, General Directors and IWRM staff from districts within the project's area of assignment.
The project's team members were also present.
The workshop was held from Nov., 16th to Nov., 18th 2011 at Movenpick Hotel, Ain Sukhna.
During the workshop, presentations covering the various project tasks were made in two parts; 1)
Achievements presented by project staff; and 2) Actual implementation experience presented by
MWRI IWMD staff. The following lists all the presentations given at the workshop:
• IWRMII project Overview.
• Formation and Development of Branch Canal Water Users Associations (Achievements/
Actual implementation- Deyarb Negm IWRM District).
• Improvements in Water Productivity and Efficiency (Achievements/ Actual Implementation
– West Belbais IWRM District).
• Formation and Development of Integrated Water Management Districts (Achievements
/Actual implementation, Al Mollak IWRM District, Salhia).
• Establishment of Information Management Systems for Sustainable Water Resources
Management (Achievements / Actual Implementation, East Buhyrat IWRM District,
Ismailia).
• Capacity Building of MWRI Personnel.
• Competence- based Training.
• Sustainability (IWRM I & IWRM II).
• Year-4 work plan.
• USAID Vision for the future, Human Capacity Development and Rehabilitation of
Waterways.
Ample time provided for discussion, observations, comments and exchange of ideas. This was
conducive to arriving at conclusions and recommendations addressed to the competent departments
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and other stakeholders, with a view to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness from project
objectives and outcomes.
Observations/ Comments
Participants were active throughout the workshop and made many, diverse comments that are
summarized as follows:
• Project achievements have had a concrete/positive impact on promoting the concept of
integration in managing water resources, which is one of MWRI's policies.
• Integration, Participation and Decentralization have been underscored as the pillars of
IWRM.
• Despite the prevailing situation in Egypt, the IWRMDs have been exerting unrelenting
efforts in managing the country's water resources.
• IWMDs are a first step towards integration.
• IWMDs represent a paradigm shift in water resources management. They have achieved
remarkable progress in their initial steps.
• There are numerous benefits resulting from the application of IWRM.
• Success of IWRM at district level is tantamount to the attainment of MWRI objectives.
• There exists a clear difference in the overall performance of integrated districts and that of
the traditional (irrigation) districts which have not been developed as integrated districts so
far.
• Human capital development is a key factor and competence must be the basis for selection
to leadership positions. Proven leaders should continue to serve in their positions (i.e.
minimal turnover: the translator).
• It is quite imperative to improve performance in applying IWRM and maintaining the
success achieved so far.
• IWMDs must be supported to help them solve the many problems encountered at district
level; thus enhancing decentralization.
• Actively involving Water Users Organizations (WUOs) in managing water Resources is
important.
• The vision at the Central/ National level must be clearer than that at district level. Therefore,
IWMDs must be properly coached to ensure full utilization of the water system.
Recommendations
1. YEAR-4 Work Plan
• Approval of year-4 work plan of IWRMII.
2. Integrated Water Management Districts (IWMDs)
• Upgrade IWMDs (of phase -1) and train their new staff in integrated water management.
• Strongly focus on qualification of WATs at IWMDs (being the backbone far promoting
participation).
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• Add to the databases such data and information on reuse of treated agricultural drainage and
wastewater.
• Regulate modes of provisioning the required resources for the IWMDs (e.g. equipment)
[Sustainability plan].
• Continue to provide technical and institutional support; and assist in building the technical
capabilities of both district and directorate – level personnel, Also keep trained cadres in
place as long as possible (i.e. low turnover; translator).
• Encourage promotion to higher position of IWMD's personnel, on condition that they are
replaced by efficient staff members.
• Carefully select IWMD directors to ensure that integration proceeds in the right direction
(based on belief in the principles of decentralization, user participation and building a second
line of leadership).
3. Branch Canal Water Users Association (BCWUAs)
• Despite the existing tribulations through which the country goes, it is imperative to
promulgate the WUA legislation to empower them to undertake their roles in managing
water resources.
• Designate an entity (within MWRI) responsible for evaluating performance of WUAs at both
district and general directorate levels.
• Consider the issue of securing offices for BCWUAs (sustainability plan).
• Promote and support exchange of visits among WUAs; and keep-up with their training by
WAT at district level (sustainability plan).
4. Irrigation and Drainage Integration within IWMDs
• Complete the process of integrating the irrigation and drainage functions within IWMD,
General Directorate and higher levels.
• Attach the responsibility for maintenance of main drains to the IWMD or General
Directorate.
5. Training and Communication
• Design and implement a training program in integrated water management for general
directors and inspectors at those directorates where the project has not been implemented.
• Organize awareness courses for directors and engineers of the directorates where Life
Project was not implemented, with a view to predispose them to future transformation to
ibntegration.
• Train irrigation, drainage and ground water engineers in integrated water management
(irrigation, drainage and ground water, mechanical and electricity services …. etc).
• Consider the potential for introducing Farmer-to-Farmer schools.
• Develop training programs to suit present and future requirements.
• Employ all media tools intensively to highlight the significance and positive impact of user
involvement in managing water resources.
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6. Matching Irrigation Water Supply and Demand (MISD)
• Train basin supervisors and WUA members in crop data collection, including crop acreage,
to activate MISD program.
• Apply the cooperation and coordination protocol between MWRI and MALR concerning
the matching program.
7. Alternative High Value Crops
• Upscale the pilot to the other IWMDs.
8. Sustainability
• Prepare a plan for sustainability after the end of project life (tasks, roles and responsibilities,
requirements). The plan must cover IWRM I and IWRM II. It should identify a mechanism
to ensure sustainability, considering both water scarcity and lack of financial resources.
• An entity within MWRI must be entrusted with IWRM and with formation and development
of IWMDs, including M&E to ensure their proper functioning and to coordinate IWRM
activities within MWRI.
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities of all partners at all levels.
• Seek to unify IWRM messages (joint training of all the stakeholders in IWRM).
• Draw-up a system for the flow of information among the concerned parties.
• Prepare a check-list for the evaluation of IWMDS, taking into account the command area,
number of WUAs and success stories.
• Specify the position of water advisory service unit within the IWMD's organizational
structure, number of staff working therein and interrelationships with the various water
advisory service entities within MWRI.
• Emphasize the principle of decentralization among all MWRI's top management levels, with
a view to accelerate implementation of integration and participation concepts.
• Based on the very same concept of participation, see to it that the other concerned ministries
(Agriculture, EEAA and Housing) are strongly involved in IWRM at IWMDs.
9. The Project (IWRM II)
• Consider the possibility for the project to create water boards at IWMDs within the project
region.
• Provide full support to project activities by all MWRI sectors in this final year.
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Main Workshop Report
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II. WORKSHOP REPORT
1. Introduction
Through cooperation between MWRI and USAID, IRG is implementing the Integrated Water
Resource Management Project (IWRM) (phase Π). The project provided training, support,
equipment and information materials, with a view to enhance water users participation, and promote
decentralized water resource management at district level. The project adopted the concept of user
participation, being a way to increase productivity per unit of water, improve water use efficiency,
ensure more equitable allocation of water resource and improved water quality.
Following are IWRM II specified objectives:
1. Increased productivity of water resources;
2. Increased use efficiency of water resources:
3. More equitable allocation of water resources;
4. Improved water quality.
The IWRM II applies the concept of integration in many ways:
a. Consolidating the various technical specializations within MWRI in one single structural unit
at district and directorate levels;
b. Monitoring the available water sources and their uses to account for the IWMD's water
balance;
c. Establishing Branch Canal Water Users Associations (BCWUAs) to take part in managing
water resources;
d. Build information systems that assist in taking the right decision at the right time.
IWRMII Project Activities to Achieve its Objectives:
• Formation and development of Branch Canal Water Users Association within district
command area;
• Improvements in water productivity and efficiency.
• Reuse of treated wastewater in certain areas as a means to improve the environmental
conditions.
• Formation and Development of Integrated Water Management Districts.
• Establishment of Information Management Systems that ensure effective IWRM.
• Capacity Building of MWRI personnel.
• Public awareness and communication support, for highlighting the importance of water
resources in the various mass communication media.
• Providing data loggers and organizing the pertinent training courses.
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• Monitoring and Evaluation to assess progress in implementation and analyze the outcomes
as they are achieved.
• Enhancing women's active participation.
IWRM II is implementing its activities in the East Nile Delta region (8 directorates in seven
governorates. It established 45 IWMDs, 622 BCWUAs (1200 branch canals) to facilitate water
management for the irrigation of 2.2 million feddans.
This report presents the results of the Annual Workshop, convened between 16 th and 18 th of
November, 2011 at the Movenpick Hotel, Ain Sukhna to review project achievements over the past
three years and to present and discuss the Year 4 Work Plan.
2. Workshop Goals
• Introduce IWRMII present situation after the elapse of three years since its inception.
• Present year-4 work plan and come to an agreement on activities, roles, responsibilities
required to realize project objectives.
• Discuss future vision for cooperation between MWRI and USAID.
3. Participants
The workshop was attended by 47 participants, including members of the Steering Committee,
MWRI's top management, USAID representatives, project team-members, Under-Secretaries,
general directors and IWMDs staff within the project area (see list of participants, Annex 2).
4. Workshop Proceedings/Sessions
The Facilitator started with expressing gratitude to the participants for coming to attend the
workshop. He then reviewed workshop goals and agenda.
1.1 Opening Session
Opening speeches followed. The first opening remarks were made by Mr. John Irons, director of
the Productive Sector Development Office of USAID/Cairo:
• He expressed his personal delight for working with MWRI, IWRM II staff-members and for
attending annual workshops.
• He communicated the mission Director's apology for being unable to attend in person. He
conveyed the USAID Director's message which is that the U.S. Congress has, in a recent
sessions, reaffirmed support to Egypt, despite financial problems and Wall Street protests.
• Egypt has a special position within the United States Agency for International Development.
The Agency recognizes the importance of water in the various sectors of the Egyptian
Economy.
• USAID will continue in this partnership which is meant to achieve prosperity and progress
for all.
• It is high time we explore the modality for funding MWRI directly after the end of project
life. IRG will be involved only in the coming year.
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Speech of Dr. Hussam Fahmy, Chairman of the Steering Committee and Head
of the Egyptian Public Authority for Drainage Projects, on behalf of H.E Prof. Dr.
Hesham Kandil, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation.
• It started with a welcome note and an apology for inability of H.E. to attend in person, as the
Cabinet has been in session since the day before:
– You are all aware of the challenges Egypt is encountering. In 1959, Egypt's population
was 25 million people and its share in the Nile water was 55.5 BCM. In 2011, Egypt's
population jumped to 87 million people, with the same water quota.
– Based on our responsibility vis-a-vis the present situation, the Ministry is working-out a
strategy to respond to the changes that took place after the 25 th of January Revolution.
• MWRI has many important files, prioritized as follows:
– Human Capital: we will pay special attention to MWRI personnel at all levels. But
competence shall be the criterion for selection to leadership positions. No one will
continue in a leadership position unless he/she proves competent.
– Protection of the Nile: About 1270 cases of violation have been eliminated. But this is a
meager number, compared the real situation on the ground.
– Relations with Nile Basin Countries: The right to development is ensured for all
countries, provided that this will not damage the rights of others.
– IWRM project deserves to be pushed forward. It has been adopted by MWRI through
LIFE/IWRM I and IWRM II. These two projects promoted integration among districts,
General Directorates, Central Departments and Public Authorities to jointly assume the
responsibility of irrigation, drainage, participation in water allocation and dispute
resolution.
– Continual assessment of the project quantitatively and qualitatively to improve
performance of BCWUAs and IWMDs.
• I hope that, by the end of the workshop, we will arrive at clear concepts to achieve the
overall objectives of IWRM.
• Before concluding, I feel duty-bound to place on record our appreciation for the support
provided by USAID and IRG.
1.2 Session –1
• The following presentations were made.
1. IWRMII Project Overview (Mr. Andrew Tczap/COP).
2. Formation and Development of Branch Canal Water Users Associations (Dr. Moamen
El Sharkawy).
3. View from Deyarb Negm IWMDs (Eng. A. Fattah El-Baz).
• A Press Conference was held. Dr. Hussam Fahmy, Mr. John Irons, Eng. Fathi Gouielli, Eng.
Wafaa Faltaous, Mr. Andrew Tczap and Dr. Khaled Toubar participated in the press
conference while the other participants enjoyed a break.
1.3 Session –2
Presentations Continued in the following order.
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1. Improvement in Water Productivity and Efficiency. (Dr. Wadie Fahim).
2. View From the District: High value, low-water consuming Crops at West Belbeis (Eng.
Mohammed Mohammadien).
3. A 5-minute video on the high value crop pilot program was screened.
4. Formation and Development of Integrated Water Management Districts.(Eng. Nabil Fawzi).
5. View from the District: Al- Mollak IWMD.(Eng. Mohammed El-Husseiny).
1.4 Panel Discussion Session
The Following topics were raised:
Eng. Fathy EL Gouielli, Head of the Irrigation Department.
• I am satisfied with the presentations made so far. They all prove a methodological approach
of IWRM since 2002 and up to 2011.
– IWRM is now a core policy of MWRI.
– I also underscore the significance of having integrated directorates, with special focus on
the positive aspects of integration.
• The West Belbeis pilot: Improving Water Productivity and Efficiency (HVC) should be
upscaled to all IWMDs.
• IWMDs must be evaluated, taking into consideration the command area served by the
district. Success stories need to be disseminated as well.
• There exist four water Boards at Ministry level. Is it possible that we establish IWMD-based
water Boards?
• We need to maintain the project's level of performance. This is key to continued success.
• IWMD directors must be carefully selected. It is through their conscious leadership that the
Ministry can realize its policy goals.
Dr. Hussam Fahmy, Chairman of the Steering Committee and Head Of EPADP.
In order for the comparison to be fair, it has be made between an IWMD and a non-integrated
district, or we may apply the before-and-after approach within the same district.
Eng. Nabil Fawzi, Project team-member
• Success in water management at district level helps MWRI in realizing its objectives.
Eng. Maher Khodary, Project team member
• Irrigation Inspectorates had, in the past, been the connecting link between districts and the
directorates. At that time, decisions were taken only at the directorate's level. Eliminating the
inspectorate function made things much easier and shortened the line of communication
between the district and the directorate.
• MWRI's key leaders must implement decentralization on all activities.
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Dr. Moamen ElSharkawy, Project team-member
One must admit that integration has not reached full capability yet since not all the training events
have been conducted. It only applies to the field of maintenance. Integration between BCWUAs and
IWMDS will be activated during the remainder of the project life.
Eng. Ibrahim Mahmoud, IIIMP
Why does the water advisory unit at district level fall under the Planning and Monitoring Section?
Should it be an independent unit? It deals with all sections of the IWMD.
Eng. Mohammed Abu ElFotouh, Director General, Damietta
There is a difference between integrated and non-integrated district; in the earlier, matters are
discussed with the BCWUA chairmen, while in the latter all the beneficiaries take part in the
discussion.
Eng. Nagwa El Khashab, Head CDIAS
• There should be an agency within MWRI, responsible for IWRM.
• MALR, EEAA and Ministry of Housing must be actively involved, so that integration
becomes a reality on the ground.
• It is necessary that IWRM II focuses on training district-level staff to increase adoption of
user participation and integration concepts.
• The law legalizing WUAs needs to be promulgated, as it constitutes a basis for sustainability.
Eng. Ahmed Hussein, Central Directorate, Qalubia
• A comparison must be conducted between covered (tile) and open drains before and after
integration.
• There is no concordance in IWMDs between irrigation and drainage. This state of affairs will
reflect negatively on the drainage network.
• Drainage labor force is still administratively attached to EPADP. IWMD director pays no
attention to them or to what they do. A decisive action must be taken to annex them to the
IWMDs.
• How will the Ministry look like after the existing projects come to an end?
Dr. Moamen El Sharkawy, project team-member
• With regard to questions on assessment/evaluation, we should keep in mind that the
IWMDs are in an early stage of integration/establishment, not all training has been
completed.
• Lately, the entire country has had hard time. The IWMDs have exerted every possible effort
towards better performance.
• At the time being, IWMDs may not be held accountable; Accountability may be considered
when the present situation improves.
• With regard to irrigation and drainage at IWMDs, there are some negative aspects which
must be addressed at higher levels.
• All MWRI sectors and departments must provide every possible support to the IWMDs.
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• We are not in the process of judging the IWMDs at present.
Dr. Mohsen El Arabawi, I.R.U.
• The very idea of an integrated district is not new. It is being developed according to the
prerequisites of time.
• We all know that the IWMD is the first step toward integration. All the technical, human,
institutional and organizational elements must be integrated.
• What is happening now is not integration. It is merger … consolidation. There is not
sufficient conviction, nor adequate consensus. Integration means that all the concerned
ministries and agencies within the same ministry are working hand in hand.
• IWMDs represent a paradigm shift in management. They are the first step in the way
towards full integration.
1.5 Session – 3
The following presentations were made:
1. Establishment of Information Management Systems for Sustainable Water Resources
Management (Eng. Ayman Shedeed).
2. View From the field: Technical & Administrative Capacity Building and the Establishment of
Information systems (Eng. Dalia Nasr, East El Buhayrat, Ismailia).
3. Capacity Building of MWRI Personnel (Mr. Andrew Tczap).
4. Competence-based Training (Dr. Maha Tawfik).
5. Sustainability (Mr. Andrew Tczap & Eng. Amani Amin).
6. Future of Partnership between MWRI and USAID: Looking Forward, Human Capacity
Development and Rehabilitation of waterways. (Mr. John Irons).
The most salient points in session 3 were:
• There are many ways to develop capabilities of MWRI personnel. The program was designed
to support M.sc. student, but it has only been able to support 21 M.sc. students.
• A study tour was organized to Turkey, and another tour is being planned.
• There are six M.sc. students in the AUC. They will graduate during the life of project.
• There are English Language Proficiency Training Programs.
• There is also a number of students in the local universities, including 8 females.
• All students are supposed to complete their studies in good time. The project will support
them until they graduate, and will follow up with those studying in local universities.
• There is another USAID-funded program with a Non-Government Organization for study
tours. IWRM II will continue to provide support and advice for study tours conducted under
that program.
• The Training Center at the 6 th of October City is assuming an important role in the training
function within MWRI.
• There are good opportunities to improve staff performance within MWRI.
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• We (the USAID) have other programs with the Ministry of Housing and Public Utilities. The
total Funding of those programs amounts to U.S. $ 60 million.
• GOE is directly funded to construct water and wastewater treatment stations.
• It is better for USAID to work directly with the Ministries. Such ideas are being discussed
with MWRI's top officials, including the Training Center, to augment the Center's resources
and develop the needful mechanisms for implementing various projects.
• A one million U.S. Dollar grant is available to the MWRI Training Center for building
MWRI staff capacity.
• The training center, through this grant, will also train IWMD staff and BCWUAs of
LIFE/IWRM I and IWRM II.
• USAID also provides computer hard and software, together with other related equipment,
with a view to raise staff capability.
• A needs assessment study is being conducted, including itemized estimates.
• MWRI will define the mode of funding the training center.
• The center may procure the required equipment for the would-be established IWMDs. We
expect to arrive at an agreement with MWRI in this regard.
• We also discussed with MWRI the question of rehabilitating the waterways. Numerous
challenges have been identified. There are some funds (U.S. $ 1.5 million) earmarked to this
end.
• These funds will be provided directly to the Ministry, for the benefit of the districts and
BCWUAs.
• But the question is that the WUAs lack a law that legalize their existence.
• We also think of rehabilitating some mesqas and canals. There will be stronger relationships
with the WUAs in the field of maintenance, through monitoring and implementation.
6. Session – 4
• IWRMII work plan for year Four
– Mr. Tczap presented a summary of the Year 4 work plan
– Workshop Facilitator presented a resume of the workshop proceedings.
7. Closing Session
Closing remarks were made by Mr. John Irons and Dr. Hussam Fahmy.
• Dr. Hussam Fahmy's closing remarks.
– Approval of year-4 work plan;
– Coming-up with a detailed plan for sustainability is viewed as the most important output
of year-4 work plan;
– Proximity with the IRU objectives in the coming year.
– Submitting a memorandum to H.E. the Minister concerning expediting the law which
legalizes WUAs.
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– Source of funding to support phase-1 (IWMDs & BCWUAs) must be clearly identified.
– Participants have been more enthusiastic about the project because they are keen to
ensure wider success.
• Mr. John Iron's Closing Remarks
– Appreciation of the active participation on the part of those present. This indeed assisted
in realizing the workshop goals.
– USAID has been supporting many activities; and will continue to support:
• Continued capacity building of IWMDs and BCWDAs;
• The training center to build the capacities of MWRI's personnel.
• Rehabilitation of two Canals as a pilot program.
Support to the above cited programs will be handed over directly to MWRI and not through
technical assistance contractors.
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III. OBSERVATIONS/ COMMENTS
Participants made diverse comments which can be summarized as follows:
• Project achievements have had a concrete/positive impact on promoting the concept of
integration in managing water resources, which is one of MWRI's policies.
• Integration, Participation and Decentralization have been underscored as the pillars of
IWRM.
• Despite the prevailing situation in Egypt, the IWMDs have been exerting unrelenting efforts
in managing the country's water resources.
• IWMDs are a first step towards integration.
• IWMDs represent a paradigm shift in water resources management. They have achieved
remarkable progress in their initial steps.
• There are numerous benefits resulting from the application of IWRM.
• Success of IWRM at district level is tantamount to the attainment of MWRI objectives.
• There exists a clear difference in the overall performance of integrated districts and that of
the traditional (irrigation) districts which have not been developed so far.
• Human capital development is a key factor and competence must be the basis for selection
to leadership positions. Proven leaders should continue to serve in their positions (i.e.
minimal turnover: the translator).
• It is quite imperative to improve performance in applying IWRM and maintaining the
success achieved so far.
• MWRI must support IWMDs after project completion to help them solve the many
problems encountered at district level; thus enhancing decentralization.
• Actively involving water users Organizations (WUOs) in managing water resources is
beneficial.
• The vision at the Central/National level must be built earlier than that at district level to
provide effective support to IWMDs to ensure full effectiveness of the integrated water
system.
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IV. CONCLUSIONS &
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Year-4 Work Plan
• Approval of year-4 work plan of IWRM II.
2. Integrated Water Management Districts (IWMDs)
• Upgrade IWMDs of Phase1 and train their new staff in integrated water management.
• Strongly focus on qualification of WATs at IWMDs (being the backbone far promoting
participation).
• Add to the databases data and information on reuse of treated agricultural drainage and
wastewater.
• Regulate modes of provisioning the required resources for the IWMDs (e.g. equipment)
[Sustainability plan].
• Continue to provide technical and institutional support; and assist in building the technical
capabilities of both district and directorate – level personnel, Also keep trained cadres in
place as long as possible (i.e. low turnover; translator).
• Encourage promotion to higher position of IWMD's personnel, on condition that they are
replaced by efficient staff members.
• Carefully select IWMD directors to ensure that integration proceeds in the right direction
(based on belief in the principles of decentralization, user participation and building a second
line of leadership).
3. Branch Canal Water Users Association (BCWUAs)
• Despite the existing tribulations through which the country goes, it is imperative to
promulgate the WUA legislation to empower them to undertake their roles in managing
water resources.
• Designate an entity (within MWRI) responsible for evaluating performance of WUAs at both
district and general directorate levels.
• Consider the issue of securing offices for BCWUAs (sustainability plan).
• Promote and support exchange of visits among WUAs; and keep-up with their training by
WAT at district level (sustainability plan).
4. Irrigation and Drainage Integration within IWMDs
• Complete the process of integrating the irrigation and drainage functions within IWMD,
General Directorate and higher levels by amending the IWMD formation decrees.
• Attach the responsibility for maintenance of main drains to the IWMD or General
Directorate.
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5. Training and Information
• Design and implement a training program in integrated water management for general
directors and inspectors at those directorates where the project has not been implemented.
• Organize awareness courses for directors and engineers of the directorates where Life
Project was not implemented, with a view to predispose them for future transformation.
• Train irrigation, drainage and ground water engineers in integrated water management
(irrigation, drainage and ground water, mechanical and electricity services …. etc).
• Consider the potential for introducing Farmer-to-Farmer schools.
• Develop training programs to suit present and future requirements.
• Employ all media tools intensively to highlight the significance and positive impact of user
involvement in managing water resources.
6. Matching Irrigation Water Supply and Demand (MISD)
• Train basin supervisors and BCWUA members in crop data collection, including crop
acreage, to improve the MISD program.
• Apply the cooperation and coordination protocol between MWRI and MALR concerning
the matching program.
7. Alternative High Value Crops
• Upscale the pilot to the other IWMDs.
8. Sustainability
• Prepare a plan for sustainability after the end of project life (tasks, roles and responsibilities,
requirements). The plan must cover IWRM I and IWRM II. It should identify a mechanism
to ensure sustainability, considering both water scarcity and lack of financial resources.
• An entity within MWRI must be entrusted with IWRM and with formation and development
of IWMDs, including M&E to ensure their proper functioning and to coordinate IWRM
activities within MWRI.
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities of all partners at all levels.
• Seek to unify IWRM messages (joint training of all the stakeholders in IWRM).
• Draw-up a system for the flow of information among the concerned parties.
• Prepare a checklist for the evaluation of IWMDS, taking into account the command area,
number of WUAs and success stories.
• Specify the position of water advisory service unit within the IWMD's organizational
structure, number of staff working therein and interrelationships with the various water
advisory service entities within MWRI.
• Emphasize the principle of decentralization among all MWRI's top management, with a view
to accelerate implementation integration and participation concepts.
• Based on the very same concept of participation, see to it that the other concerned ministries
(Agriculture, EEAA and Housing) are strongly involved in IWRM at IWMDs.
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9. The Project (IWRM II)
• Consider the possibility for the project to create water boards at IWMDs within the project
region.
• Provide full support to all the project activities by all MWRI sectors in this final year.
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ANNEX 1
INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT II
PROJECT
Year 4 ANNUAL WORKSHOP
November 16 - 18, 2011
Goals
1. Introduce IWRM II Program and Team
2. Come to a common understanding of Year 4 activities, roles,
responsibilities and resources required to achieve project
objectives
3. Initiate discussion of future USAID/MWRI cooperation and
future vision
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AGENDA
1. Wednesday 16 November
5:00 PM Hotel Check-in
7:00 PM Reception Dinner for Participants
Thursday 17 November
8:45 AM Convene in Conference Room
9:00 – 9:40 Session 1: Opening Session
Overview of the Workshop (10 Minutes)
Workshop Facilitator
Welcome (15 minutes)
Mission Director, U.S. Agency for International
Development
H.E. Minister of Water Resources & Irrigation
IWRM II Project Overview
Mr. Andrew Tczap (15 minutes)
9:40 –10:05 Session 2: Experience and Lessons Learned
Task 1.1 – Formation and Development of
Branch Canal Water User Associations
Dr. Moamen El Sharkawy (15 minutes)
Task 1.1 – View from the District
Eng. Abd El Fatah Elbaz – District Director, Deyarb
Negam, S. Dakhlia (10 minutes)
10:05 – 10:35 Break/Press Conference (H.E. & Mission Director)
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10:35 - 12:00 PM Session 2: - Experience and Lessons Learned (Cont.)
12:00 –1:00 PM Break (free time)
Task 1.3 – Improvements in Water Productivity
and Efficiency
Dr. Wadie F. Mankarious (10 minutes)
Task 1.3 – View from the District
Eng. Mohamed Mohammedien - District Director, W.
Bilbes, Qalubiya (10 minutes)
Task 1.3 Video (5 minutes)
Open Discussion ( 20 minutes)
Task 2.2 – Formation and Development of
Integrated Water Management Districts
Eng. Nabil Fawzi (15 minutes)
Task 2.2 – View from the District
Eng. Mohamed El Hosany - District Director,Mollak,
Salhia (10 minutes)
Discussion (15 minutes)
1:00 - 2:15 PM Session 3: Experience and Lessons Learned (cont.)
2:15 – 2:30 Break
Task 2.3 – Establishment of Information
Management Systems for Sustainable Water
Resources Management
Eng. Ayman Shedid (15 minutes)
Task 2.3 – View from the Field
Eng. Dahlia Nasr - District Head of Planning, E. El
Bahirat, Ismailia (10 minutes)
Task 2.4 – Capacity Building of MWRI Personnel
Andrew Tczap (10 minutes)
Competence Based Training
Dr. Maha Tawfik, Head of Training Sector (15 Min.)
Open Discussion (25 minutes)
2:30 – 3:15 Session 3: MWRI/USAID Partnership going Forward
USAID Presentation
John Irons (25 Minutes)
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• Looking Forward
• Human Capacity Development
• Rehabilitation of Waterways
Open Discussion (20) minutes)
3:15 – 3:25 PM Summary of Days Activities
Facilitator (10 minutes)
3:25 PM Adjourn
8:00 PM Reception Dinner for Participants
Friday 18 November
8:30 Convene in Conference Room
9:00 – 10:45 AM Session 4: Closing
Overview of the Day
Facilitator (5 minutes)
Cross-cutting Activities
Dr. Wadie F. Mankarious (15 minutes)
Sustainability
Andrew Tczap/Eng. Amany Amin (15 minutes)
Open Discussion (20 minutes)
Year 4 Work Plan
Andrew Tczap (20 minutes)
Open Discussion (20 Minutes
Workshop Summary
Facilitator (10 minutes)
10:45 –11:15 AM Concluding Remarks
H.E., Minister MWRI
USAID Representative
11:15 Adjourn
11:15 - 12:00 Hotel Check Out
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ANNEX 2
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Steering Committee
1. Dr. Hossam Fahmy, Chairman of Steering Committee, Head of EPADP
2. Eng. Fathy El Gouielly, Head of Irrigation Department
3. Dr. Madiha Moustafa, Head of Groundwater Sector
4. Eng. Mohamed ElBeltagy, Head of Irrigation Sector
5. Dr. Khaled Toubar, Project Coordinator
6. Eng. Wafaa Faltaous, USAID COTR
7. Eng. Andrew Tczap, IRG IWRM II COP
MWRI
8. Dr. Maha Tawfik, Head of Training Sector for Water Resources and Irrigation
9. Eng. Nagwa El Khashaab, Head - Central Dept. Irrigation Advisory Services
10. Eng. Mahmoud Ibrahim, Head of PMU, IIIMP
11. Dr. Ragab Abdel Azeem, Head of Telemetry CD
12. Dr. Hesham Moustafa, General Director, Ministry Information Center
13. Dr Mohsen El-Arabawy Head of IRU
14. Dr. Khaled Wassif, General Director Water Communication Unit
15. Eng. Nabila Bahaa, General Director, Head of Irrigation Department’s Office
16. Eng. Tarek Awaad, Irrigation Sector
17. Eng Abeer Salama, Life Staff, MWRI
18. TBD, Minister's Technical Office
19. Eng. Amani Amin, Head of Undersecretary’s Technical Office-Qena
USAID
20. John Irons, Office Director, Productive Sector Development
LIFE IWRM
21. Eng. Nabil Fawzi, Senior Water Resource Management Specialist
22. Eng. Maher Khodary, Resident Advisor - Zagazig
23. Dr. Wadie F.Mankarious, Senior Organizational / Institutional Dev. Specialist
24. Dr. Moamen El Sharkawy, Institutional Organizational Dev. Specialist
25. Eng. Amira Abdel Hady, Institutional Organizational Development Specialist
26. Eng. Ibrahim Farag, Resident Advisor - Mansoura
27. Eng. Ayman Shedid, Field Engineer - Zagazig
28. Eng. Akmal Badeia, Field Engineer - Manoura
29. Eng. Tamer Gomaa, Field Engineer - Zagazig
IWM General Directorates
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30. Eng. Ahmed Ibrahim, Sharkiya Undersecretary
31. Eng. Zeinab El Rayes, Damietta Undersecretary
32. Eng. Ibrahim Elgamasy, Dakahlia Undersecretary
33. Eng. Abdel Fatah Attia, Ismailia Undersecretary
34. Eng. Ahmed Hussein, Qualubia Undersecretary
35. Eng. Mahmoud ElDahshan, East Delta Drainage Undersecretary
36. Eng. Mohamed Abo El Fottouh, General Director Damietta
37. Eng. Saad ElSaied, General Director Elsalam
38. Eng. Nabih Sogaire, General Director East Dakahlia
39. Eng. Aly Abdel Aziz Shabaan, General Director South Dakahlia
40. Eng. Reda Mahdy, General Director Ismailia
41. Eng. Yousef Isamiel, General Director El Salhiya
42. Eng. Adel Abd El Hameed, General Director Qualubia
IWM Districts
43. Eng. Mohamed Mohammedien, District Director
44. Eng. Mohamed El Hosany, District Director
45. Eng. Dahlia Nasr, District Head of Planning
46. Eng. Abd El Fatah ElBaz, District Director
Support Staff
47. Mrs. Dahlia Hamdy, Training Specialist
48. Mrs. Amany Mahmoud, Office & Personnel Manager
49. Ms. Sherihan Radi, Financial Manager
Other
50. Mr. Abdel Raheem El Mahdy, Translator
51. Mrs. Irene Matta, Translator
52. Mr. Ismail Rady, WCU, Camera Man
53. Mr. Fouad Abdallah, Facilitator
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U.S. Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC20523
Tel: (202) 712-0000
Fax: (202) 216-3524
www.usaid.gov
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