The implementation of the WACDEP programme will have the following outcomes:
- Water security and climate resilience integrated in development planning and decision-making processes
- Capacities of partnerships, institutions and stakeholders enhanced to integrate water security and climate resilience in development planning and decision-making processes
- “No regret” investment and financing strategies for water security, climate resilience and development formulated and governments begin to implement them. In addition, fundable projects (infrastructure-related) for water security, climate resilience and development defined and shared with development banks
As such, the partners of fhe WACDEP programme the participating national governments and basin authorities in particular- will enjoy the following benefits of WACDEP:
- More efficient co-ordination and use of resources committed by development partners for water and climate change adaptation in Africa
- Improved capacity of stakeholders to support national governments in moving towards water security for national development
- More realistic and aligned implementation plans for adaptation addressing national development priorities
- Safeguarding investments by development partners/countries in poverty reduction, and accelerating progress towards MDGs
- Improved management of water leading to better climate resilience and improved livelihoods in local communities
- Increased recognition by governments of benefits of regional cooperation in addressing climate change and appreciation of efforts towards peace building, conflict prevention and regional and Pan-African integration
- 'No regret' and targeted investments for enhancing water security, climate resilience and development