Collaboration for lowland development in Indonesia: Food Estate, Phase II ObjectiveContinuous support in water management in tidal lowland development in Indonesia is needed, where human resources capacity development will play an important role.In this Phase 2, the training programme will focus on the PUPR tasks related to lowland development in Indonesia. For that purpose, the training and capacity development programme should cover three different levels under Ministry of PUPR in Indonesia. Three different levels will be considered, i.e. management level, engineering and technical level and more practical level who are involved in the lowland development in Indonesia.Basically, all the activities are developed in response to requests from PUPR, where lowland development in Indonesia, human resources development and related transfer of knowledge and knowhow are the important components related to the future food security program in Indonesia.Scope of workThe scope of work addresses three components. The plan covers activities to support knowledge and expertise on lowland development. The overall activities should contribute to water management in tidal lowland development in Indonesia.ActivitiesBlock 1: Preparation of training on lowland development for managersA training program is to be prepared on the principle of lowland development for managers. The training should combine different learning exchange methods, such as lectures, case studies and discussions. The requested focus hereby is to address the institutional aspects of lowland development and providing advice on irrigation modernization and sensor-based technologies.Block 1, besides principles of lowland development in Indonesia (hydro-topography, land suitability, typical soil characteristics, etc), possible impacts of lowland development to the river system (tidaland salt intrusion, tidal drainage, flood and drought to the system, etc), are to be completed with discussions.Block 2: Training on technical, management and institutional Provide multiple training components, covering the institutional aspects of lowland development and providing views to apply irrigation modernization and sensor-based technologies in the field of lowland development in Indonesia. With this, cover a complete project cycle is to be discussed which composed of: S(urvey), I(nvestigation), D(esign), C(onstruction), O(peration), M(aintenance), M(onitoring) and E(valuation). At least two case studies are to be exercised and discussed and completed with field visits.The training should (at least) encompass a field visit to lowland development schemes in Dadahup unit, Kalimantan showcasing different hydro-topographical and soil conditions. These two areas represent the lowland in Indonesia and will be very useful to be studied.Block 3: Transfer of knowledge on lowland development in sustained and practical wayTo transfer the knowledge developed and captured in the two “Food Estate” projects (Phase I & II) for lowland irrigation and flood protection, in this Block 3, a dialogue is to be facilitated about future possibilities for collaboration between Dutch and Indonesian experts on lowland development and the water/food nexus.The duration to cover all the activities and blocks, is estimated at one year. At the end of Phase 2, together with PUPR, an evaluation will be done to understand what is needed to continue cooperation.