Support Strategic Dialogue Lowland Development and Irrigation ObjectiveThis assignment envisages a joint dialogue that results in the reconnaissance for joint cooperation on lowland development and irrigation under the MoU Water. The preliminary vision on potential collaboration opportunities should be ready for presenting and discussion during the Joint Working Groups on the 29th of November and will be endorsed by the Joint Steering Committee afterwards on the 30th of November. Based on input and discussions during the Joint Working Groups, the vision and scope of work can be further detailed by continuation of the strategic dialogue after the Joint Steering Committee.The strategic dialogue aims to inform the programmatic (strategic) approach under the MoU Water through a reconnaissance on joint cooperation, including a preliminary vision on potential areas for collaboration and a proposed scope of work. More concrete, the strategic dialogue aims to:•	Formulate a preliminary vision on potential collaboration opportunities;•	Propose a scope of work to concretise this vision;•	Define steps to continue the strategic dialogue, with intermittent milestones in 6 months from JSC and towards the next JSC in 1.5 years.Scope of workThe preliminary vision for the programmatic (strategic) approach, or at least the analysis on which it is based, must in any case pay attention to and give a perspective on the following aspects:1.1	Lessons learned <10 yearsVarious bilateral activities took place the last years in the field of lowland development and irrigation (for example: WACLIMAD, QANS, Ex. Mega Rice Estate). Nevertheless an (explicit) programmatic approach did not exist. To inform the strategic dialogue and take along the lessons learned, integrating the perspectives gained through the bilateral water projects of the past 10 years within this thematic field is an elemental starting point.2.2 Indonesian national priorities, midterm and long termBy using the multi-annual development plans of GOI (RPJPN & RPJMN) as a point of departure for the strategic dialogue, directions for the preliminary vision and scope of work fully align with key priorities set by GOI. At this stage already integrating the preliminary foreseen priorities under the new 5-year (2024-2029) and 20-year planning period into the strategic dialogue is seen of great added value. Besides, give an insight of the major ongoing and/or planned activities and development programmes. The strategic dialogue should furthermore align with international guiding principles (e.g. climate change, climate resilience, disaster risk reduction and integrated water management).Potential specific areas of cooperation (not exhaustive) to be further explored as part of this strategic dialogue include activities related to:•	The analysis, downscaling and modelling of climate change effects on rainfall patterns;•	Lowland conservation•	Development of lowland management standards2.3 Dutch added valueDetermine which (unique) knowledge of the Dutch water sector can be of added value to the challenges in Indonesia and create maximum impact. For this, take also into account the contributions of other countries and IFI’s and define possible fields of synergy and/or cooperation with them, amongst others for financing and upscaling of bilateral activities.2.4 Forms of cooperationIn reference to paragraph 3 of the MoU Water, specify and elaborate the forms of cooperation to maximize the impact of our bilateral cooperation and aligned with the principle of the MoU Water of ‘equal partnership’. In particular, elaborate on the role of capacity development, knowledge exchange and youth involvement. Regarding this latter point: it is expected to liaise with the joint core team on ‘Capacity building, knowledge exchange and youth engagement’ to reach synergy and consistency.2.5 Roles and contributionElaborate on the roles and contribution of the different parties. This included the signatory parties of the MoU Water but also describes the roles and contributions of other (governmental) parties, relevant to strive for integrated and sustainable solution. The roles and contributions described must be realistic, in line with the principles of the MoU Water and the contribution that each of the parties can make.ApproachThe joint core team plays an active and central role in the guidance of the strategic dialogue. The preliminary vision is the envisioned result of a combined process of one-on-one conversations between the core team and relevant stakeholders and of a multistakeholder dialogue.The strategic dialogue forms the basis for the Joint Working Group Session during the JSC. Given the limited time prior to the JSC, the exact deliverables to be achieved prior to the JSC need to be set in mutual consent with GON and GOI. From the JSC onwards, the strategic dialogue is continued for two more months to further substantiate the vision and integrate the outcomes of the Joint Working Group Session during the JSC.The joint core team is asked to agree upon a roadmap with a realistic and detailed planning of activities to guide the strategic dialogue towards the JSC and beyond.