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2011 Results Notes - Reversing Land and Water Degradation Trends in the Niger River Basin

1. Contribution to the Shared Vision Process in the Niger Basin resulting in the approval by the Heads of State of the Niger Basin of a 20-year Investment Program (IP), for a total of US$8 billion 2. Contributed to the Improved knowledge base and data sharing supported appropriate development decisions at the Basin level: In the context of the Shared Vision Process, hydrological and economic models of the Niger Basin for key development scenarios and key sectors (irrigation, energy, livestock, etc) were developed. The results of the models allowed the Niger CoM meeting to choose a specific development scenario in preparation of the 20-year IP. 3. Validation at the regional and national level of Transboundary Diagnosis Analysis and SAP conducted in an inclusive process, and the SAP was endorsed by the COM as a regional policy framework. A comprehensive Transboundary Diagnosis Analysis (TDA) and a Strategic Action Program (SAP) were completed following a participatory process that included multidisciplinary teams at the national and regional level.

1093: Reversing Land and Water Degradation Trends in the Niger River Basin

01 Jan 2016

2011 Results Notes - Reversing Land and Water Degradation Trends in the Niger River Basin.pdf