Water Resource Management & National Water Security Planning

Course Overview

This course equips government teams with the tools and frameworks needed to manage water resources sustainably, improve national water security, and plan for equitable access and climate resilience.

It aligns with global best practice, including UN Water, World Bank Water Security Diagnostic, and the OECD Water Governance Framework — helping delegates develop integrated water resource management (IWRM) strategies.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Plan and manage national water security programmes
✅ Coordinate multi-sector water needs and stakeholder governance
✅ Strengthen regulatory and institutional frameworks
✅ Integrate data, climate risk, and catchment-level planning
✅ Improve water access equity, efficiency, and resilience

Who Should Attend

• Water ministry directors and technical advisors
• National water boards, authorities, and basin planners
• Environmental or infrastructure planners
• Donor-funded project leads working on water-related programmes

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Water Governance & Strategy
Day 1: National Water Security – Priorities & Challenges
Day 2: Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Day 3: Catchment Planning & Transboundary Water Management
Day 4: Legal & Institutional Frameworks for Water Governance
Day 5: Climate Resilience and Drought Preparedness

Week 2: Practical Planning & Delivery
Day 6: Financing Water Infrastructure & Services
Day 7: Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Water Utility, Regulator or River Basin Authority
Day 9: Stakeholder Mapping & Participation Models
Day 10: Action Plan Development & Strategy Simulation