Introductory Training on Water Accounting Plus (WA+) for ENRUC

Within the framework of the ENRUC project, the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems at TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with IWMI, is pleased to announce an online introductory training on Water Accounting Plus (WA+)

Trainers:

• Dr. Mansoor Leh:  Senior Researcher at IWMI
• Dr. Muhammad Khalifa: Regional Researcher at IWMI – Integrated Modeling and Assessment

Training description:

This two-day training on Water Accounting Plus (WA+) provides participants with a solid introduction to the WA+ framework, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications of water accounting. Through a blend of theoretical sessions and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to analyze water balance components, separate evapotranspiration into key parts, and use Rapid WA+ methods to download, preprocess, and interpret water data for sustainable water resource management.

A certification will be handed out after the training.

Activities:

• Attending online lectures with active participation. 
• Computer practical sessions. 
• Group discussions

Requirements:

• You are a citizen of and currently reside in one of the Nile Basin countries (Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda).
• You have received your BSc degree in civil engineering, water and environmental engineering, earth sciences, or a related discipline. 
• You have a good theoretical background in hydrology and water resources management.
• You have at least a basic understanding of programming languages.
• You have a stable internet connection.

Diversity in nationalities and gender will be actively considered in the selection process