This initiative illustrates the network’s ability to maintain a strong regional dynamic by using digital tools to strengthen skills and harmonize actions.
A virtual framework for concrete objectives
The meeting aimed to:
- Validate the recommendations from the November 11 session.
- Strengthen the CWPs’ capacities in project development and resource mobilization.
All exchanges took place in plenary, fostering collective ownership of the tools and methods presented. The training modules covered public policy analysis, problem/solution tree methodology, project sheet formulation, and donor mapping.
Shared experiences
A highlight of the meeting was the experience sharing by CWP Benin and CWP Mali:
- CWP Benin presented its practices and achievements in project development, highlighting lessons learned from its resource mobilization efforts.
- CWP Mali shared its experiences in strategically aligning projects with national and regional policies, illustrating how to transform recommendations into concrete initiatives.
These presentations enriched the training by providing practical and inspiring examples directly from the field.
Tangible results
Despite the distance, the plenary exchanges highlighted the need to develop synergy in project design at the national level. This collective dynamic aims to contribute to a regional initiative enabling all CWPs to be equipped with the necessary resources for effective implementation of their actions.
Structured follow-up
A concise report will be circulated promptly, followed by a coaching session and a progress review. Additional training sessions will be organized to ensure that all CWPs reach an autonomous level in the process of developing bankable projects.
Strengthened regional cooperation
This meeting demonstrates that regional cooperation and the professionalization of project management practices can continue effectively in a virtual format. It confirms the commitment of GWP-WA and the CWPs to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals related to water and climate resilience, relying on plenary exchanges and shared experiences to maintain the cohesion and effectiveness of the network.