1. IWRM ToolBox:
need for case studies and
opportunities
Danka J. Thalmeinerova

2. How do cases fit in?
Full
case study
(8 pages)
One page
abstracts
Quality Assurance !
Tool
Supported
by Cases

3. Case studies in 2012: 26 case studies uploaded
Developed
by GWP
partners:10

4. Why do we need a Case study?
Theoretical description
Synthezied memory
Practical implementation

5. Why do we want to show a case study?
• offers a critical examination of real events
• provides information about how different policy
tools can be used for IWRM
• helps people to learn from experience in the
implementation of more sustainable water
strategies and policies
• provides a valuable dissemination mechanism
for improving understanding of IWRM.

6. Typical format of case study
1. Problem(s) to be addressed
2. Actions taken
3. Outcomes (expected & unexpected, impact of action,
resources needed, sustainability of outcomes)
4. Lessons learned (what is useful for others)
5. Links and other supporting information

7. Criteria for the case study
• Cases are not limited to “good” stories – “bad”
stories are also welcomed
• Cases should
– illustrate the application of tools shown in the
TB
– have overall relevance to IWRM – with lessons
about how an IWRM approach supports water
management across sectors
– Reflect both pros and cons

8. What is not a case study
• Something what did not happen in a reality
• “Theoretical” issues
• Guidelines or recommendations how and what
should be done
• Something what did not bring the results (good
or bad)

9. How to contribute?
How to ask questions?
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11. EXAMPLE FOR A GOOD USE OF IWRM TOOLBOX

12. Project Rationale&Objectives
Demand Analysis& Demand
Forecasting Institutional Assessment
Identify Gaps between Future
Demand&Existing Facilities
Identify technical alternatives to meet the gap
Apply Least-cost or Cost-
effectiveness analysis
Apply Cost – Benefit Analysis
Tariff design, subsidy, enumeration
Measures for Optimum Use of Existing
Facilities
Sustainability analysis and plan/ distribution effect of project
WSS Project Scheme

13. Project Rationale&Objectives
Demand Analysis& Demand
Forecasting Institutional Assessment
Identify Gaps between Future
Demand&Existing Facilities
Identify technical alternatives to meet the gap
Apply Least-cost or Cost-
effectiveness analysis
Apply Cost – Benefit Analysis
Tariff design, subsidy, enumeration
Measures for Optimum Use of Existing
Facilities
Sustainability analysis and plan/ distribution effect of
project
Tools: B1&B2
WSS Project Scheme

14. Application of IWRM tools in WSS
• Better governance and institutional reforms (B1 and
B2)
– Camdessus: ”increasing financial flows will make no
sense unless there is an equally effort to reform the
way the world tackles its water problem” – pouring
new $ into old managment will not be sustainable
solution.

15. Project Rationale&Objectives
Demand Analysis& Demand
Forecasting Institutional Assessment
Identify Gaps between Future
Demand&Existing Facilities
Identify technical alternatives to meet the gap
Apply Least-cost or Cost-
effectiveness analysis
Apply Cost – Benefit Analysis
Tariff design, subsidy, enumeration
Measures for Optimum Use of Existing
Facilities
Sustainability analysis and plan/ distribution effect of
project
Tools
C2.8 &(C2.6)

16. Application of IWRM tools in WSS
• Economic assessment (C2.8)
– Cost recovery principle (all the life-cycle costs)
– Demand estimation for urban and rural areas are
usually different
• Environmental impact assessment (C2.6)
– EIA also facilitates public consultation and allows the
authority to make better decisions

17. Project Rationale&Objectives
Demand Analysis& Demand
Forecasting Institutional Assessment
Identify Gaps between Future
Demand&Existing Facilities
Identify technical alternatives to meet the gap
Apply Least-cost or Cost-
effectiveness analysis
Apply Cost – Benefit Analysis
Tariff design, subsidy, enumeration
Measures for Optimum Use of Existing
Facilities
Sustainability analysis and plan/ distribution effect of
project
C7.1-7.3

18. Application of IWRM tools in WSS
• Role of economic instruments (C7.2-C7.3)
– Internalize external environmental costs
– Incentives for environmental investments
– Cost-effective pollution control
– Raising revenue

19. Application of IWRM tools in WSS
• Water pricing (C7.1)
– Tariff is monetary amount
paid by users for all the water
services they receive; not
equivalent to water bill (this
might include non-water
related elements)
– Tariff sends price signals to
users about the relationship
between water use and water
scarcity

20. Project Rationale&Objectives
Demand Analysis& Demand
Forecasting Institutional Assessment
Identify Gaps between Future
Demand&Existing Facilities
Identify technical alternatives to meet the gap
Apply Least-cost or Cost-
effectiveness analysis
Apply Cost – Benefit Analysis
Tariff design, subsidy, enumeration
Measures for Optimum Use of Existing
Facilities
Sustainability analysis and plan/ distribution effect of
project
C3.1-3.3

21. Application of IRWM tools in WSS
• Managing Demand and Supply (C3.1-3.3)
– Better efficiency of water use
• Technologies exist
• Education and communication campaigns should target direct users
– Recycling and resuse
• Technologies exist but are very costly and not always user-friendly
– Better efficiency of supply
• Technologies (e.g. leakage and pressure reduction) exist
• Metering and pricing systems act as incentives
– Sustainable sanitation concept
• Ecological sanitation
• Open waste water planning

22. Project Rationale&Objectives
Demand Analysis& Demand
Forecasting Institutional Assessment
Identify Gaps between Future
Demand&Existing Facilities
Identify technical alternatives to meet the gap
Apply Least-cost or Cost-
effectiveness analysis
Apply Cost – Benefit Analysis
Tariff design, subsidy, enumeration
Measures for Optimum Use of Existing
Facilities
Sustainability analysis and plan/ distribution effect of
project
A3.2-3.3

23. Application of IWRM tools in WSS
• Financing options (A3.2 and A3.3)
– Public finance should be concentrated on public goods
– Private goods should pay for themselves