Cap-Net UNDP

Cap-Net UNDP is an International Network for Capacity Development in Sustainable Water Management. Its formation in 2003 was initiated by the UNDP's decision to declare Cap-Net as International Network for Capacity Development in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Cap-Net is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SIDA and the EU and was hosted by the Water Research Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. EU funds from the Water Facility support capacity development actions in Africa and the Caribbean. The goal was developing effective global networks for education, research institution and international organization by utilising IWRM to improve accessibility, knowledge and to be able to become an information resource align with Cap-Net objectives.
Cap-Net was based in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa from year 2003 until year 2013. For strategic reason, Cap-Net shifted its based to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the year 2014.The membership is open to capacity development networks and international organizations only. The organizations must be related to Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) work or any water resource related sectors. Cap-Net also invites other international, regional and local organizations to join the network, contribute ideas, and to become active members in the thematic capacity development networks.
Objectives
The overall goal of the Cap-Net is to achieve sustainable management and development of water resources and improved access to basic water supply and sanitation services which are benefiting the poor and contributing to improvement of livelihoods, environmental sustainability and reduction in climate change vulnerability. Cap-Net goal is fully aligned with UNDP Strategic Plan, in particular emphasizing support to capacity development leading to enhanced national and local capacities for human development and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Cap-Net pursues capacity development across the four focus area of UNDP (poverty reduction, democratic governance, crisis prevention and recovery, and environment and sustainable development) through the lens of water resources management.
Immediate objectives of Cap-Net:
* Capacity Development: To build capacity of institutions and individuals to manage, develop and use water resources sustainably, and to adapt to increasing climate variability within a context that addresses gender equity and sustainable livelihoods;
* Strengthening Partnerships: to improve water management practices by using effective networks of capacity builders to impact on the ground, and developing partnerships with international agencies to improve their outreach and collaboration on capacity development;
* Knowledge Management: To develop and implement knowledge management systems that ensure access to the best of international and local knowledge, measure the effectiveness of capacity development services, and establish indicators and monitoring systems.
Cap-Net programmes are delivered through:
* capacity development to implement IWRM approach in the context of climate change;
* training materials on water resources management and climate change that brings in local and international knowledge and are scaled out across the world;
* actions that address livelihoods of the poor by improving social equity in water resources management and developing resilience to climate change;
* improved impact and coherence of international capacity development activities on water through partnerships with local level networks of capacity builders and strong links with international organizations;
* improved cost recovery by partner networks by increasing sustainability of the network and leverage of Cap-Net;
* programme assessment that enables the outputs and outcomes of the capacity development programmes to be identified;
Cap-Net's work in capacity development network for IWRM
Addressing the huge capacity gap requires a scale-up delivery capacity development services. Cap-Net and partner networks address gaps and capacity challenges in developing countries. Cap-Net and partner networks are change agents bringing members' value-added expertise together into IWRM scenario. Several hundred trainers trained with incorporation of knowledge into ongoing programmes and new courses. The materials that have been developed by Cap-Net is being adapted and translated into local language for local usage. Knowledge, information and skills have shown direct impact in several regions with training of implementers.

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