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Cap-Net UNDP
Description/achievement of initiative

The Cap-Net global network structure ensures that the best available knowledge and state of the art capacity development delivery (both individual and institutional) is joined in comprehensive packages consisting of training programmes and accessible training manuals. Cap-Net is in a unique position to address capacity needs for implementation of the SDGs and develop capacities for monitoring and reporting on progress. Cap-Net UNDPs dictum is Water Knowledge for All: Empowering Individuals, Enabling Environments suggests that water knowledge should not be a scarce commodity, but should be available at the least possible cost with improved accessibility.

Implementation methodologies

Cap-Net UNDP publishes material in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish, which are translated into several other languages including Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Bahasa, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, Khmer and Sinhala) by partners and network members based on demand. The Cap-Net website (www.cap-net.org), available in English and Spanish, is a resource for those seeking information on capacity development in IWRM. On average Cap-Net has an outreach to more than 2,000 participants in its face to face training programme with over 10 000 professionals accessing Cap-Net materials remotely through internet downloads and distribution of USB sticks, CDs and hard copies annually.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

By virtue of its structure Cap-Net UNDP enhances North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge-sharing on water sustainable management based on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms within and outside the UN system.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Cap-Net is one of the delivery mechanisms in the Water and Ocean Governance Programme (WOGP; www.undp.org/water) of UNDP, within the Sustainable Development Cluster of the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS). The project is executed through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Global Portfolio Services Office, Water and Energy Cluster (GPSO WEC) in Copenhagen and core staff is recruited by UNDP and UNOPS on short term contracts subject to annual renewal. Strategic guidance is sourced from a Management Board consisting of UNDP, UNOPS, financial partners as observers, elected representatives from the regional/country networks, IHE-Delft and GWP as permanent founding members.

Partner(s)

Cap-Net UNDP is an international network with a mission to strengthen capacity development in sustainable water management at local level (www.cap-net.org). Cap-Net is one of the delivery mechanisms in the Water and Ocean Governance Programme (WOGP; www.undp.org/water) of UNDP. Currently composed of 23 affiliated regional and country level capacity development networks with over 1000 member organisations in 120 countries and partnering with more than 40 international organisations and global thematic networks
Progress reports
Goal 6
6.1 - By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.2 - By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.3 - By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.4 - By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
6.5 - By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.6 - By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
6.a - By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
6.b - Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
Goal 17
17.3 - Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources
17.6 - Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism
17.7 - Promote the development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favourable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed
17.9 - Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the sustainable development goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation
17.14 - Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development
17.16 - Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries
17.17 - Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships

Data, monitoring and accountability
17.18 - By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts
On-going
Capacity Development: To develop capacity of institutions and individuals to manage, and use water and coastal zone resources sustainably, and to adapt to increasing climate variability within a context that addresses, human rights, gender equity, integrity, diplomacy and sustainable livelihoods.
On-going
Strengthening partnerships: To improve water management practices by: using effective networks of capacity developers to impact on the ground, and developing partnerships with international agencies and private sector organisations to improve their outreach and collaboration on capacity developing.
On-going
Knowledge management: To develop and implement knowledge management systems in response (innovative capacity development), that ensure access to the best of international and local knowledge for all, measuring the effectiveness of capacity development services, and reviewing indicators and monitoring systems
Financing (in USD)
2,500,000 USD

Basic information
Time-frame: February/2002 - On-going
Website
Partners
Cap-Net UNDP is an international network with a mission to strengthen capacity development in sustainable water management at local level (www.cap-net.org). Cap-Net is one of the delivery mechanisms in the Water and Ocean Governance Programme (WOGP; www.undp.org/water) of UNDP. Currently composed of 23 affiliated regional and country level capacity development networks with over 1000 member organisations in 120 countries and partnering with more than 40 international organisations and global thematic networks
Countries
Contact information
Bekithemba Gumbo, Director, themba.gumbo@cap-net.org
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