Water

This course explores how free and open satellite data streams improve satellite-based information for water resource management. It discusses their role in monitoring water resources and environmental issues at national and basin scales, with a focus on their strategic integration within the World Bank. The course also highlights work on water resources and groundwater management in the Sahel region.

This course explores the benefits of irrigation, including yield security during dry seasons and economic opportunities through increased yields. It discusses how irrigation enables multiple cropping seasons, out-of-season production, and protected agriculture. The course also highlights how irrigation supports nutrient management and contributes to food security and crop quality.

This course introduces the Irrigation Operator of the Future (iOF) Toolkit, aimed at improving irrigation service management for operators of medium and large irrigation schemes in developing countries. It provides guidance on performance assessments to address service delivery shortfalls. The course helps operators optimize irrigation services for better performance and efficiency.

This course focuses on addressing the barriers preventing persons with disabilities from accessing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of disability-inclusive WASH and how to identify and address these challenges. The course also covers how to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate disability-inclusive WASH programs effectively.

This course enhances understanding of water utility financing, focusing on improving creditworthiness for utilities and governments. It covers the importance of tariffs, non-revenue water (NRW), investment planning, and financial analysis in strengthening creditworthiness. Participants will also learn about approaching commercial financiers, credit enhancement tools, and the role of government support in the financing process.

This course provides participants with a guide to identifying barriers that hinder women’s participation and advancement in the water sector. It offers practical approaches and tools to address these barriers and create more equitable opportunities. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to improve women’s access to better jobs in the water sector.