Innovation Initiative: Water

Winrock International has a long history of development work in water-related issues, spanning 90 projects in 29 countries. The primary focus is to increase income and food security for the rural poor and generate tangible environmental benefits.

The Water Initiative, established in 2005, explores two important areas of interest that have grassroots relevance and the potential for substantial impact in rural areas:

Women, Water and Governance
Multiple Use Water Systems

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Expertise

Integrated Water Resource Management - Working across sectors and disciplines to help communities minimize conflict and integrate the social, economic, political, and technical aspects of water resources management.

Water Governance & Policy - Enhancing institutional capacity to implement community-based water governance models that emphasize participatory decision-making.

Irrigation & Smallholder Agriculture - Increasing the incomes of small-scale producers through micro-irrigation technologies, adoption of improved production methods, and access to markets.

Innovative Financial Mechanisms - Achieving sustainable results for poor people with market-driven incentives, microfinance, payments for environmental services, and enterprise development strategies.

Water & Clean Energy - Increasing access of rural communities to water by using small-scale renewable energy applications.

Leadership Development - Providing education, training and leadership programs for women, men and youth.

Ecosystem Monitoring & Evaluation - Using the latest field and aerial assessment technologies to map and monitor changes in ecosystems, from catchment areas to basin scales.

Volunteer Technical Assistance - Harnessing the knowledge and experience of water professionals to answer community requests for specialized assistance.

Contact for more information:

Mary Renwick, Ph.D.
Innovation Program Officer in Water
Winrock International
1621 N. Kent, Suite 1200
Arlington, VA 22209
tel. (703)525-9430 ext 675
fax. (703)525-1744

Share information, ideas and experience with professionals working in water and related fields worldwide. Visit www.winrockwater.org.