SDC Water Network RésEAU
The RésEAU is the main mechanism for knowledge management on water in SDC. In the International Development Cooperation the generation, organization, sharing and application of knowledge is crucial to be effective in promoting relevant development results. The 250 network members share information and knowledge, learn from each other and have access to the latest news, trends and knowledge in the water sector; regional banks, multilateral organisations as well as from academia and private sector.
Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
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Global Global |
Water
Water sector policy
|
01.01.2018
- 30.11.2021 |
CHF 159’000
|
- F2f meetings are more efficient and reflect balanced global and regional perspectives
- Regional Sub-networks are operational and strengthening the regional water profile of SDC
- Communication is adequate using user-friendly technology to facilitate communication and collaboration
- SDC’s water position is strengthened and coherent with regular inputs from the RésEAU members
- RésEAU members are knowledgeable about new sector trends/innovations
- The impact of SDC’s water related interventions is monitored and contribute to identify success stories, experiences and failures
- Foreign private sector North
- Consultants to be identified
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Water sector policy and administrative management
Aid Type Mandate without fiduciary fund
SDC administrative costs
Project number 7F07943
Background | Water is a priority issue for SDC and thematic networks are the main instruments for ensuring knowledge management within SDC. |
Objectives | SDC-financed Development Interventions in the water sector translate into relevant and positive economic, social and environmental benefits which are guided by well-trained, connected water specialists who have access to new, innovative, and state-of-the-art approaches and solutions. |
Target groups |
Members of the network, ca. 250 persons working in SDC and partner organisations Expanding membership planned to include Swiss NGO with institutional SDC funding, SECO and federal institutes And relevant stakeholders (e.g “bridge builders”and actors from outside with influence/ expertise of a specific region) |
Medium-term outcomes |
Outcome 1: SDC and partner staff apply up-to-date knowledge in their water-related work and are connected and exchange among each other Outcome 2: The SDC water profile is strengthened, coherent and trend-setting Outcome 3: The impact of SDC’s water-related interventions is monitored |
Results |
Expected results: Results from previous phases: Since 2009 (launch), the network’s intensity has been increasing with annual global f2f meetings, regional Sub-RésEAU activities and the strengthening of its communication and collaboration tools (Newsletters, the Shareweb and regular thematic e-discussions). A full-fledged core group, Res’eau steering, was formalized in 2016. |
Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
Credit area |
Development cooperation |
Project partners |
Contract partner Private sector |
Coordination with other projects and actors |
Other SDC networks; SECO, BAFU, AGUASAN Community of Practice |
Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 159’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 150’082 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF 523’800 |
Project phases |
Phase
4
01.10.2020
- 30.09.2025
(Current phase)
Phase 3 01.01.2018 - 30.11.2021 (Completed) Phase 1 01.04.2011 - 31.03.2012 (Completed) |