Participatory integrated water resources management(IWRM) planning: Lessons from Berki Catchment, Ethiopia

摘要

Implementing IWRM can often seem overwhelming given the scale and complexity of the changes needed.This article describes how IWRM is a long and participatory process based on an on-going learningprocess in Ethiopia. The IWRM pilot project in the“Berki” watershed (Ethiopia) has shown that IWRMinvolves many changes to the existing system through a step-by step- approach that creates a sense ofownership amongst all stakeholders. The case/project has demonstrated that gaining political support atvarious levels, and multi-stakeholder platforms are crucial for the success of the IWRM process. Buildingstakeholders’ capacities has also played significant role in facilitating the process.