Working Group 4

1. Water Users Associations from Emergence to Convergence: Experiences from Rwanda and Burundi Theme3: Water and Society Case study: Equitable Distribution of Water Rights and Access

2. Preambule This presentationrelates on-goingprocessesimplemented by the Governements of Rwanda and Burundi in collaboration withdonorsthroughspecificprojects. The authorinteractedwith the projects teams through short-term support missions. Viewsexpressed in thispresentationonlyreflect the author’s and cannotbeconsidered as official positions. 2

4. Marshlands surrounded by hillsides (soil erosion)

5. Rice mono-cropping by small-scale holders (<1ha)3

7. water management: i)maintenance of irrigation infrastucture and water sharing; ii)soil conservation measures in hillsides (silting/sand).

8. socio-developmental: i)repartition of the added value beyond water usersamong the community; ii)fairaccess to irrigated land.4

9. The Emergence of WUA 5

14. WUA mandated to ensure a sustainable use of irrigation water by all users;

15. Cooperative mandated to ensure viable incomes derived from the use of marshlands;

17. Chart of conduct / rules and regulations /

18. Commitment and accountability…In any case, social consensual constructions recognisingeachother’sinterests and roles.

19. 11 Thankyou