Reverse Osmosis Farming
Frank van Steenbergen, Emad Karablieh and Mohammed Ahamdan Postcard from Arda. Meet Hadi, growing tissue culture bananas in the Southern … Continued
The WaterBlog
Training, but then problem-based
by Jan Teun Visscher, Taha al-Washali, Osama Al-Jalaini, Belal Al-Shuja’a and Frank van Steenbergen It is not unusual for trainings consisting of experts presenting interesting topics to a mixed group of people, sharing the latest approach and insights. Quite often this is where it stays: even if highly relevant, the individual trainee may not be able to bring the classroom insights into the workflow of his/her organization. Particularly, in emergencies or challenging development contexts, such as Yemen, such training may not strike a chord with the work challenges of the trainees. Yet training can be done differently – and capacity building can be problem-based right from the beginning. This note presents an overview of the results and impact of a problem-based capacity building program for local institutions that was developed in Yemen in 2022 and implemented effectively in 2023 and 2024. The capacity building… Continued
Previous posts
Operation and Maintenance: Setting an agenda for the Water Sector in Bangladesh
Globally, a lack of operation and maintenance and the absence of asset management have been seen as major obstacles to … Continued
Moisture recycling as a key for successful regreening
By Jolanda Theeuwen We are currently in the UN decade on ecosystem restoration, which means ecosystem restoration is promoted to … Continued
On water allocation in large irrigation systems: the case of Egypt
By Ashraf Ghanem and Frank van Steenbergen Important to improved water management in large irrigation systems is how water is … Continued
How watermelon became a boon for the farmers of Torpa, India
By Arpan Mondal, Anushree Mitra This blog discusses something that might be very commonly available to us but has impacted … Continued
In-polder water management towards the future
Contributing authors: Prof. Mashfiqus Salehin (IWFM BUET), Prof. Anisul Haque (IWFM BUET), Associate Prof. Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury (IWFM BUET), … Continued
Before and After the Flood
By Frank van Steenbergen According to many stories of the beginning of the world, water existed before creation. Genesis … Continued
Enhancing Socio-Ecological understanding and Tenure security for improving ecology and local economy.
By: Shubham Jain,Pratik Ranjan, & Ranjit Mohanty Forests hold a fundamental place in the traditional way of life for tribal … Continued
Maybe the Best Urban Wildlife Harmony is in Istanbul
By Sukru Esin City life has unique challenges and delights – a vibrant atmosphere, diverse cultures, and bustling streets. Amidst … Continued
Hedges as Green Water Corridors
By Femke van Woesik, Redeat Daneil, and Meghna Mukherjee Hedges, integral to agricultural landscapes for centuries, were primarily planted as … Continued
Introducing Sanjha Manch: Bridging Gaps, Empowering Communities
By Sumendera and Shubham Jain In Madhya Pradesh, India, the Sanjha Manch serves as a pivotal gathering where government officials, … Continued
Choking bridges: the death of tidal rivers
By Md. Saif Uddin, Lutfor Rahman and Frank van Steenbergen It is river but without water. Instead of water there … Continued
Scaling up of women’s enterprises-incubating and empowering rural women entrepreneurs in Peterbar, Jharkhand
By Pratik Ranjan In the rural villages of Peterbar Block in Jharkhand, India, a significant problem persists due to limited … Continued
Alarming Water Security Trends in the Middle East, North African and Sub-Saharan African Countries
Frank van Steenbergen, Nizar Zaied and Femke van Woesik In the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), … Continued
Preserving the assets – Operation and Maintenance in the Delta’s
Authors: Dr. Dung Duc Tran (Centre of Water Management and Climate Change, Vietnam), Prof. Mashfiqus Salehin (Institute of Water and … Continued
Castor at the Crossing
Ascetism became a mystical lifestyle in what is now Egypt, Syria and Turkey in the fourth century, giving rise to … Continued
Collective efforts to combat challenges faced by the ultra-poor in Jharkhand, India
By Iqra Khan, Arpan Mondal Despite innumerable interventions by the state and civil society, the shadow of paradox lingers on … Continued
Nurturing Change: An Indian Farmer’s Path to Village Transformation
By Pratik Ranjan Meet Manoj Murmu, a resident of Beldiha village in the Godda district of Jharkhand, India. He shares … Continued
Enter, immerse, and re-emerge.
By Frank van Steenbergen In the Safran Mor Hananyo Monastery just outside Mardin in Tur Abdin (Southeast Turkey) – first … Continued