In the immediate step, this Capacity Building Platform aims at supporting the implementation of the PMU/PIUs Training Plan within the framework of the NIWRMSP - ADB Component 1 - Capacity Building. In the middle and long term, it could be extended as a learning platform for those who are in charge of mainstreaming IWRM in Lao PDR : MoNRE staff (National and Decentralised levels), RBC staff, etc.... Enjoy it... Your comments would be very appreciated...
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“Laos is a water abundant country but since change in climate pattern and land use has become more evident, water planning has become equally more challenging. Increasing flood and drought as well as water pollution are now major concerns that require coordinated actions from all public and private sectors to come out with responsive water planning. Technical tools for knowledge building and models for prediction of water related risks are likely useful but seem to be too complex for most of us. We expect from this training to initiate better communication between technical and non-technical people for better participatory water planning.” Madame Buangean Udomchit, Deputy Director of Water Resources Department, Ministry of Resources and Environment.
From January to October 2014, more than 400 individual trainees from water sector in Laos at central, provincial and basin levels in Nam Ngum, Xaibangfai, Nam Thuan, Sekong and Nam Ou Basin have actively participated in eight different on-the-job IWRM training courses.
Impressive result in much strengthened cross-agency and sectoral team building is a key highlight of the success. Strong partnerships were built. Clear institutional roles and responsibilities in water planning and management among key different issues were articulated and next steps of collaborative activities were solidly planned.
After years of preparation and commitment, National University of Laos (NUoL) has proudly welcomed its brand-new multi-disciplinary program that is committed to producing quality young Lao professionals with strong integrated water resource-related skills that will support the future needs of Laos in terms of socio-economic development and sustainable development.