On occasion of the capacity-building workshop on Integrated Water Resources Management, R. Andreas Kraemer spoke to participants from several Maghreb countries about the management of flood and drought events. After contrasting the specific situations in Europe and Northern Africa and outlining the differences, but also common challenges, he went on to discuss structural and non-structural measures to prevent negative effects from floods and droughts in both regions.

In her contribution at the international capacity-building workshop on Integrated Water Resources Management Nicole Kranz discussed the experiences with participative water management in the Rhine basin and outlined possible inspirations to be derived for water management in Northern Africa.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region belongs to the most water-scarce areas in the world. Population growth, urbanisation and industrialisation have led to an increase in water demands and resource pollution. As a result, there is a growing need for an integrated concept to manage the available water resources. Against this background, InWent – Capacity Building International, Germany, in co-operation with the World Bank Institute (WBI) and Office Nationale de L'Eau Potable (ONEP), organised the capacity-building workshop “Integrated Water Resources Management: Course for North Africa”. The workshop took place from 28 November to 3 December 2005 in Rabat, Morocco.

Herbke, Nadine; Jessica Ward; Rodrigo Vidaurre 2005: Wastewater Treatment and Reuse. Background Paper. Integrated Water Resources Management: Course for North Africa. November 28 – December 03, 2005. Rabat, Morocco.

Interwies, Eduard; Eleftheria Kampa; Benjamin Görlach 2005: Economic Instruments and Water Rights. Background Paper. Integrated Water Resources Management: Course for North Africa. November 28 – December 03, 2005. Rabat, Morocco.

Kranz, Nicole; Antje Vorwerk 2005: Participatory Management: The Rhine Basin Case. Background Paper. Integrated Water Resources Management: Course for North Africa. November 28 – December 03, 2005. Rabat, Morocco.

Marsden, Katrina; Thomas Dworak; R. Andreas Kraemer 2005: Managing Floods and Droughts. Background Paper. Integrated Water Resources Management: Course for North Africa. November 28 – December 03, 2005. Rabat, Morocco.