Introduction of NARBO

Eng. Sudharma Elakanda
Project Director – 11‐02‐2015

NARBO History & Secretariat
History :NARBO is the Network of Asian River Basin Organizations. Announced at the3rd World Water Forum in March 2003, NARBO was officially established inFebruary 2004 to promote integrated water resources management (IWRM) inmonsoon areas of Asia.

Letter of Intent for NARBO

Secretariat of NARBO :1st NARBO General Meeting in 2004

NARBO was funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Development
Bank Institute (ADBI), and Japan Water Agency (JWA). From 2010, Center forRiver Basin Organizations and Management (CRBOM) joined secretariat.

Objective & Members of NARBO
Objective :To strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of RBOs in promoting IWRM andimproving water governance, through training & exchange of information andexperiences among RBOs and their water sector agencies & knowledge partnerorganizations.

Members :84 organizations from 18 countries
31 RBOs,
21 Government Organizations,
22 Regional Knowledge Partners,
9 Inter Regional Knowledge Partners,
1 Development Cooperation Agency

Finding “needs” through networking activities
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NARBO OfficialChairperson

Mr. Keizrul Bin Abdullah

Senior Advisors
Mr. Basuki Hadimoeljono
Indonesia

Malaysia

Mr. Apichart AnukularmphaiVice‐Chairperson

Mr. Ivan de Silva

ThailandSri Lanka
Mr. Mochammad Amron

Ms. Dolora Nepomuceno

Indonesia

Philippines
Mr. Wouter Lincklaen Arriens
Netherland

Mr. Herman Idrus
Indonesia

Mr. Tjoek Walujo SubijantoIndonesia

Activities of NARBO
Major Five Activities: Facilitate to establish and strengthen RBOs

Information Sharing （website, news letter, annual report）

Twining Program

New Challenges

IWRM Training(our flagship activity)

Thematic workshops

RBO Performance
Benchmarking

 IWRM Proficiency Certificate Program National Chapters – in‐country seminars and training, using their languages
5Information Sharing NARBO Webpage – The entrance to grasp NARBO & its activities Newsletter ‐ To inform member of on going NARBO activities Publication ‐ To disseminate IWRM approach and lesson learned
from NARBO activities

Webpage

NewsletterPublication
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Twinning Program
Twinning Program is a program to exchange NARBO
member staff to share each experience, knowledge andtechnology of IWRM. Now, agreement was made between
JWA and K‐Water, Indonesia NARBO, Sri Lanka and Viet NamNARBO, and staff was exchanged among these organizations.
As results of ‘Twinning Program’ , some investment projects
and capacity development projects have been explored.

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IWRM Guideline – tool for IWRM
dissemination
 Prepared by UNESCO, Government of Japan (MLIT)
and NARBO.
 Launched at the 5th World Water Forum in Turkey
2009

IWRM session by UNESCO
in 6th World Water Forum
Chairperson of NARBO chaired
the session

UNESCO IWRM workshop in Kenya (2012) JWA aslecturer
8Topics of IWRM
•Water security• Water‐food‐energy nexus• Basin roadmaps and investment program• Drought management• Groundwater management• RBO benchmarking and peer review process• Institutional arrangements for IWRM
• Environmental flows• Computer modeling• RBO decision‐making and data sharing• leadership for IWRM
• Others

NARBO 10 year Anniversary
10 year Anniversary meeting was held in 19‐20 Nov,
2014 in Manila.

Ardently discussed Past Achievement and Future
Direction of our activities.

Manila Declaration• NARBO members agreed future direction of
its activities as a “Manila Declaration” basedon discussion.
• “Manila Declaration” advocates‐ continue to endeavor gender balance in ouractivities.
‐ strive to collaborate with water/non‐water organization to have water be
key in soci0 economic framework.
‐ contribute to achieve international goals on
IWRMetc・・・・・

Water Environment and NARBO (1)From view point of Water Security, in Asia and thePacific region are threatening in many aspect of water .
‐ “Asian Water Development Outlook 2013” reports
・80% of river in Asia are not sanitized.
・60% of households are not be able to access to fresh water.
・About 80% of waste water discharges is notdischarged properly.

Source: ADB

Source: ADB‐ “United Nations World WaterDevelopment Report” also said in 2013,“The ecological carrying capacity of the region is increasingly affectedby the deteriorating water quality of water bodies.”

Improving water quality” is pressing issue in Asiaand the Pacific to assure prosperity.

Water Environment and NARBO(2)According to recent survey, many member
organizations recognize “Water Quality” to beaddressed .
Current Issues on Water Resources Management from Member Countries of NARBO

countryAnswer(abstract)

Indonesia(1) Watershed degradation(2) Limited water availability(3) Water quality degradation

Malaysia(1) Illegal dumping site at river reservation.
(2) High turbidity and sediment due to earthwork(3) Drainage and municipal waste

Philippines(1) the impacts of pollution,(2) flooding,(3) shore land encroachment,(4) forest denudation,

Thailand(1) Water pollution(2) Flood(3) Drought

Viet Nam(1) The waste in using water resources.
(2) Contaminated water resources.
(3) The exploitation and use of water resources.
(4) Discharge of wastewater into water sources without license.
(5) Discharge of untreated wastewater or treated less water standards into water sources.

(5) siltation(6) loss of biodiversity.

Water Environment and NARBO(3) To

improve issue of water environment in the Asia
and Pacific , being aware of coordinating sectoral
perspective will be more required.
 Striking balance with water quality and quantity

is indispensable for assuring economic growth in thisregion.

Water Environment and NARBO(4)NARBO recognizes “Thematic Workshops” as one of important
opportunity of Capacity Building and put much value on it.

Specific Workshops on Water Environment and Quality will
be planned based on the result of recent survey and reviewed
by the secretariat and the board members of NARBO.

Water Environment and NARBO(5)NARBO and WEPA have collaborated each other on
Water quality and quantity management for many years.
‐ In 2011, NARBO and WEPA co‐hosted workshops onwater quality management and finished successfully.
‐ In 2014, Prof. Okada kindly delivered lecture on water
environmental management in Asia in 9th NARBO IWRM
training. This was interesting for the participants.

Water Environment and NARBO(5)Sri Lankan Experience
with NARBO

Sectoral Approach prevailed in Water
Resources Development in Sri Lanka• Increased
population
andrequired sectoral development:• IRRIGATION,• WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION,• HYDROPOWER,• FLOOD CONTROL,• FISHING, NAVIGATION and• RECREATION

urbanization

Continue ….

This Approach was
Appropriate only toResolve Immediate
Sectoral Problems

Continue …..
 However countries increasingly saddle with;
 Quantity
 Quality

Conflict among the sectors

 Time Increasing Demands/Increasing Scarcity
 Drop in Quality of Water (Surface & Ground) Degradation of the Catchments
 Ecological Issues

Continue ….
To overcome limitations of sectoral
approach, Area based Integrated,
Multi‐purpose development wasadopted.
Mahaweli multipurpose
development programme, is the best
known example of this approach inSouth Asia.

Trincomalee

The Mahweli River• Longest River in Sri Lanka (325km)• It originates from the Western Bank of
the Central Hills of the country andends in eastern coast at Trincomalee
district.
Polonnaruwa• Catchment area is 10327 sq km and it
covers 40% of land area of the country

WelikandaManampitiya
Mahaweli
Ganga

Dehiattakandiya

Girandurukotte

MataleMahaweli
Ganga

Kandy

Mahiyanganaya

GampolaRandenigala

Minipe

The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka(MASL) ‐ 1979 The “Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka(MASL)” is Responsible for:
 Planning, Implementation Operation ,Asset Management, Resource Allocation
and Regulation.
 ‘One Stop Shop’, for selected “SpecialAreas” of Basins.

Further studies
by USAID & ID
(1958-61)

Mahaweli
Development
Program (MDP)(1968)

2. Conceptualizing
1. Recognizing &identifying

Need forIrrigation Waterand Hydropower(1931-48)

3. Coordinating &planning
4. Implementing,monitoring &evaluating
Implementationof MDP(1970-)

Mahaweli
Development
Board (1970)[2000 Onward]
Restructuring &Rehabilitation[1970-2000]
Acceleration ofMDP[1930-1970]
Master Plan for
Multipurpose Dev.

Conventional Water
Management

Data Collection,
Preliminary
Survey andInvestigation(early 1950’s)

Modern IWRM

IWRM Spiral in the Mahaweli
River BasinAccelerated MDP
Mahaweli(1979)
Authority of Sri
Lanka
2. Conceptualizing(1979-)

1. Recognizing &identifying

Need forAcceleration(1970s)4. Implementing,monitoring &evaluating

Sedimentation
Monitoring(1990-)
Forest &Environment
Unit (1987)

3. Coordinating &planning

Irrigation Land
Development(1979-)

Completion ofMajor Dams
(1979-85)[2000 Onward]
Restructuring &Rehabilitation[1970-2000]
Acceleration ofMDP[1930-1970]
Master Plan for
Multipurpose Devt.

Conventional Water
Management

Accelerated MDPConceptualized(1979)

Modern IWRM

IWRM Spiral Continue ……

Interim Report of
Pilot Project
and Establishmentof KOBO (2004)

National Water
Management
Improvement
Project(Assessment)(2006)

Kala Oya Basin
Pilot Project(2001 -)1. Recognizing &identifying
Need forrehabilitation ofdams(2000)[2000 Onward]
Restructuring &Rehabilitation

2. Conceptualizing
3. Coordinating &planning
4. Implementing,monitoring &evaluating

2012

Dam Safety &WR Planning
Moragahakanda &Project (2008Kalugana15)
Canal System
Development
Consolidation Project(2007-14)
Project(2007-13)

LegendPast
Activities

FutureActivities[1970-2000]
Acceleration of
MDP[1930-1970]
Master Plan for
Multipurpose Devt.

Conventional Water
Management

Need forEffective Water
Use (2000)

Proposal of
Rehabilitation
Project (2006)

Modern IWRM

IWRM Spiral Continue ……

Dam Safety & Water Resources Planning
Project (DSWRPP) 2008 ‐ 2015
 Project consist of three component
 Component 01‐ Dam Safety & Operational

Efficiency Improvement
32 large dams of the country, identified as highrisk to the public safety , will be fully
rehabilitated (11 Modern dams under theMASL).

 Component 02‐ Upgrade and Modernize current

Hydro‐Meteorological Information System(HMIS)

Upgrade & Modernize 122 Hydro‐metricstations
 Modernize and establish Data Bank at
Irrigation Department and Water Management
Secretariat of MASL.
DSWRPP Continue …..
Improve Flood Protection Procedure, Toolsand Training.
Establish Ground Water Monitoring System.

Component 03 ‐ Multi Sectoral Water
Resources Planning
Preparation of National Water Use Master Plan
Update Mahaweli Master Plan
Preparation of Mundeni‐Aru River BasinDevelopment PlanA Typical River Basin in Sri Lanka• Department of Agriculture• Department of Animal Production• Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka• Irrigation Department• Provincial Irrigation Departments

Precipitation• Department of Meteorology• National Water Supply & Drainage Board –Rural/Urban

Fishing
ForestReservoir

Hydropower

RunoffIndustry• Water Resources Board• Forest Department
River Basin Boundary • Wildlife Department

Urban WSS
Rural WSS

• Ministry of Industrial Development

Rainfed Agr
Return Flow
Irrigation• Ceylon Electricity Board• Ministry of Fisheries &Aquatic Resources

Recreation

Groundwater Inflow
Community UseNavigation• Central Environment
Authority
Land Commissioner Dept.
• Coastal Conservation
Department

Infiltration / Recharge

Levels of Administrations• National• Provincial• Municipal• Local (Pradeshiya Sabhas)

Livestock

Wetlands / Environment

Base Flow / Pumping

Groundwater… there is a timely need to integrate the activities
of multiple actors in a basin framework …

Irrigation

Groundwater Outflow

Ocean34

[2012 Onward]
Climate Resilience Improvement
ClimateResilience
Improvement
Project[2000 Onward]
Restructuring &Rehabilitation

Modern IWRM

Next Step‐IWRM Spiral

3. Coordinating &planning[1970-2000]
Acceleration ofMDP

1. Recognizing &identifying
4. Implementing,monitoring &evaluating

LegendPastActivities[1930-1970]
Master Plan for
Multipurpose Devt.

FutureActivities

Conventional Water
Management

2. ConceptualizingComponent 01‐ Development of Basin Investment Plans
Involves detailed modeling of flood anddrought risk in 9 river basin.
Mahaweli Ganga
Kala Oya
Deduru Oya
Maha Oya
Attanagalu Oya
Kelani Ganaga
Gin Ganga
Nilwala Ganga
Gal Oya
These basins were selected based on a
combination of probability of occurrence ofclimate related disaster losses and value of
exposed assets at risk to the disasters.

Thank you for your attention

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