The 2F3 session's main objective is to promote water resource management experiences/initiatives in rural areas, implemented in climatic contexts characterized by frequent water scarcity, possible root-cause of migratory phenomena, both internal (from rural to urban) and to neighboring countries.
The experiences/initiatives presented, financed and/or implemented by governmental organizations (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, AICS), United Nations (Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO), OECD and non-governmental organizations (among others, Caritas and AFEMAC), allow to become acquainted with field activities and with the main stakeholders involved.
Special focus of the experiences/initiatives is given to the inclusion of youth, potential migrants and women into agriculture and rural development activities, with a particular attention paid to agricultural water management.
- Expected time for presentations: 60 minutes (5/6 presentations, 10/12 minutes each);
- Panel discussion and Q&A: 30 minutes
1. Italy, AICS: “Drought Resilience and sustainable livelihood Program”;
2. FAO: “One million tanks for the Sahel”;
3. OECD: “Women in water decision-making”;
4. AFEMAC: “Agroécologie, gestion intégrée des ressources en eau et diaspora”;
5. DRC, Ministry of Mines: “Le dérèglement climatique et la qualité/quantité des ressources en eau comme facteurs de l’exode rural”;
6. Caritas Senegal: “Facilitating access to water for sustainable food and nutrition security”; (TBC).
AICS
FAO
AICS, Regional Office Addis Abeba
OECD
AFEMAC
DRC, Ministry of Mines
Caritas Senegal
University of Ziguinchor; other organizations and stakeholders connected to the FAO initiative could be included in the session
The ambition of the 2F3 Session is to stimulate the establishment of a Community of Practice that could formulate indications to identify initiatives (especially in arid and semi-arid areas) that could have a possible positive impact on the mitigation of water related root-causes of migration in rural areas. At the same time highlight the importance of identifying a reliable energy source that can improve/enhance the sustainability/reliability of a water scheme.
