INTRODUCTION

Water is a key driver of economic and social development while it has a basic function in maintaining the integrity of the natural environment. Managers whether in government or private sectors have to make difficult decisions to apportion the diminishing water supplies with the ever increasing demands. Drivers such as demographic and climatic changes further increase stress on water resources. The traditional fragmented approach is no longer viable and a more holistic approach to water management is essential. This training is therefore designed to aid in the management of water resources in a more efficient, equitable and sustainable ways.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course the participant should be able to:

·      Learn basic concepts in water resource management.

·      Gain skills in participatory water management approach.

·      Gain skills on water quality, its components, and interventions.

·      Understand the causes of water resource conflicts and resolution measures.

·      Gain skills on water supply waste management techniques.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for various Experts in Agriculture; Extension Officers, Agricultural officials and Decision makers working with local people, in governments, donor organization, Non-profit oriented organizations for Agriculture Development programs.

COURSE CONTENT

Basic concepts in water resources management

·      Concepts of water resources management

·      Global water trends and emerging issues

·      Water for economic development

·      Protection of precious water resources

·      Cost effective technologies for minimizing water loss

·      Water policy and regulation

·      Climate change and its impact on water

Water Supply and Waste Management

·      Supply schemes and distribution systems

·      Water collection treatment and supply

·      Water supply economics

·      Waste Overview

·      Waste management practices

·      Environmental conservation and sanitation

Water quality management

·      Parameters of water quality

·      Human consumption water quality parameters

·      Environmental Water quality and its parameters

·      Components of water quality

·      Water quality interventions and corrections

Participatory Watershed Management

·      Introduction to participatory watershed management

·      Effective participatory diagnostic approaches and tools

·      Understanding the socio-economic environment at sites

·      Role of indigenous knowledge on watershed management

·      Farmers’ criteria for land potential assessment and prescription of land management options

·      GIS analogy as used in farmer- participatory planning

·      Factors dictating farmer decisions

·      Policy aspects and Monitoring impact with farmers

Water resource use conflict management

·      Water as cause, tool or target of conflicts

·      Classification of water conflicts

·      Resolution measures

General Notes

·      The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

·      The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.

·      Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.

·      The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.

·      All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

·      Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901

·      This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org.