Reflections on the Nile BDC science and reflection workshop
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The document reflects on a workshop focused on assessing the scientific progress of the Nile Basin Development Challenge (NBDC) program held in Addis Ababa from May 4-6, 2011. Key discussions centered around the integration of projects, clarity on core scientific concepts, and the challenges of translating scientific insights into practical applications. Emphasis was placed on the need for improved stakeholder involvement, communication, and innovative strategies to enhance project complementarities and sustainability.
Reflections on the Nile BDC science and reflection workshop
- 1. Reflections on the Nile BDC science and reflection workshopShirley TarawaliNile Basin Development ChallengeScience and Reflection WorkshopAddis Ababa, 4-6 May 2011
- 2. Reflection wallAssessing science progress of the NBDC program and projectsReviewing and strengthening project complementarities and progressReach consensus on core concepts and approaches
- 3. Science progress (15)Basic science scope covered
- 4. Science – not novel, limited and lacking depth and technical details
- 5. Science issues: scale effects, strategy for prioritization, community involvement, consensus, integration
- 6. How to share informationCore concepts (21)RMS concepts clearer
- 7. Some misunderstanding; too academic
- 8. How to make operational:
- 9. Integration
- 11. Involve stakeholders and communities
- 12. Matching to on the ground conditions
- 13. Innovation platforms could be one mechanismTheme 1Rainwater management strategiesProject complementarities (8)Integration of components (water, crop, livestock) clear
- 14. RMS need to be over-arching; only some project complementarities highlighted
- 16. Bottom up approach – on the ground linking
- 17. Enhanced communication, data sharingScience progress (14)Science of innovation systems and processes remains ambiguous (science or art?)
- 18. Need for clarity on hypotheses and research questions
- 19. Need for specificity: platforms/ partnerships; social networks; use of research findingsTheme 2ProcessesProject complementarities (8)Network and policy information; innovation platforms important for all aspects
- 20. Linkage of innovation platforms and other dimensions (themes) not clear
- 21. More specifics on implementation requiredCore concepts (10)Concepts clarified, but major challenge in implementation both immediate and longer term sustainability
- 22. Concepts are important: including partnerships, platforms, communication and linking to local knowledgeScience progress (15)Greater clarity; trajectory appreciated
- 23. More needed on linking livelihood with biophysical, modelling, poverty, climate change
- 24. Generic and conventional approach - needs to be translated on the ground
- 25. RLPI needs more thought and scienceCore concepts (15)Improved clarity, index and framework appreciated
- 26. Is livelihood framework the most appropriate? Basis?
- 27. Potential to learn from other success stories?Theme 3Livelihood impactsProject complementarities (12)Good articulation of integration; but translation at community level needs further clarification
- 28. More required on integration with modelling (including gender) – working group
- 29. Livelihood index potential linking mechanismScience progress (12)Good underlying science.............BUT........
- 30. Integrating models, especially biophysical and socio-economic at appropriate scale(s) is major challenge
- 31. Need to apply to identify what works where and why
- 33. Don’t compromise system principlesTheme 4Water productivity impactsCore concepts (9)More clarity needed:
- 34. Issues of scale
- 35. Prioritization
- 36. Involvement of communities, NGOs
- 38. Process and phasing for up-scaling needs more thoughtProject complementarities (10)Highlighted opportunities for integration
- 39. Need to make this practical:
- 40. Incorporating users’ needs;
- 42. Scenarios may be useful;
- 43. Consider both productivity and NRM;
- 44. Potential to use land unit approachScience progress (9)Efforts to clarify the science appreciated; use of GIS model has potential
- 45. Need to recognise limitations:
- 46. Modelling; concepts of ecosystems and resilience are not the only solutions
- 47. Sustainability – very broadCore concepts (13)Concepts of resilience, sustainability and adaptive capacity need further clarification (definition)
- 48. Ecosystem services – appreciated, but how to make practical not clear – eg:
- 49. Measure on the ground
- 50. Link to other components
- 51. Scale of assessmentTheme 5Environment and ecosystem impactsProject complementarities (9)Potential to link is good – naturally brings together biophysical and socio-economic
- 52. Need to work this out in practice
- 53. Scenarios have potential, but need to work with modelling teamOverall messages?Broad science concepts articulated, but need to be translated into practical realities on the groundIssues of integration across themes/projects need to be addressed realistically to ensure synergiesThanks to Meron!(apologies to all)