Case study: The Senegal River and the OMVS, a model for succesful transboundary cooperation
Interactive PowerPoint presentation on the main aspects of transboundary cooperation in the Senegal River Basin
Available on-site and online in Mai 2023
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Updated on 29 March 2023
Target Audience
This lecture is aimed at a wide audience, including policymakers, diplomats, water professionals, academics and students, as well as anyone interested in water management and diplomacy, geopolitics, and sustainable development.
What you will learn
During this conference on transboundary water management in the Senegal River Basin, you will discover the description of the basin and its climate, the history of cooperation, and the political will that underpins it. We will examine the challenges of cooperation as well as the legal framework. We will also study the cooperative approach adopted, major joint projects, and infrastructure management in the basin. We will also look into the sharing of costs and benefits related to pooling infrastructure. Finally, we will conclude by drawing lessons from this experience and identifying best practices for effective transboundary cooperation.
Duration and Location
The duration of this conference is approximately 1 hour, including discussions and interactions with me. This duration can be adapted to the needs of your organization.
Join us online via Zoom or for an on-site live presentation in your organization.
Contact me now to discuss how you or your organization can benefit from this conference alone or combined with other conferences on hydrodiplomacy.
Content
This conference offers a comprehensive examination of the different aspects of transboundary cooperation and conflict prevention related to the Mekong River. The course includes the following sections:
Basin description
History of cooperation and political will
Challenges of cooperation
Legal framework
Cooperation approach
Major joint projects
Infrastructure management
Sosts and benefits sharing
Conclusions and lessons learned.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of environmental issues, water management, or related fields.