Identification of a multipurpose water resources management and development project in the aswa basin (uganda/southern sudan)

The project’s objective was tthe identification of a Multipurpose Water Resources Management and Development project to improve water, food and energy security, to reduce flow variability and flood damage and to contribute towards improved livelihoods without compromising the environment. The main study outputs were an identification study report upon which detailed preparation and investment would be based. The specific objectives of the assignment were: a) to identify potential regional investment options, taking into account their economic, social and environmental implications as well as cumulative impacts, b) to investigate the alignment of potential regional investment options with national level priorities and plans, c) to prioritize and sequence potential investments, also in light of existing and planned interventions up to 2035 and d) to prepare an investment project that falls within the National Planning Frameworks of Uganda and Southern Sudan. In order to achieve these objectives the Consultant delivered a Situational Analysis Report, a Multipurpose Basin Water Resources Development and Management Strategy Plan, an Investment Plan and, finally a report identifying a Bankable Investment Project among the initially evaluated alternatives.