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A participatory approach for hydrometeorological monitoring in the Blue Nile River Basin of Ethiopia

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Title A participatory approach for hydrometeorological monitoring in the Blue Nile River Basin of Ethiopia
 
Creator Zemadim, Birhanu
McCartney, Matthew P.
Langan, Simon J.
Sharma, Bharat R.
 
Subject hydrometeorology
monitoring
participatory approaches
networks
meteorological stations
river basins
watersheds
groundwater
water level
rainwater management
flooding
local communities
stakeholders
soil moisture
 
Description Participatory research is increasingly recognized as being useful for conducting multiple activities in research for development projects. The co-learning environment created in participatory research helps to identify existing social and technological gaps, and develop possible solutions to improve the livelihoods of rural communities. This report describes a participatory approach used in the establishment and implementation of hydrometeorological monitoring networks in the Blue Nile River Basin of Ethiopia. The networks were established with the involvement of rural communities and other stakeholders to gain insights into the hydrological processes of the watersheds, in order to improve rainwater management strategies. Local people were involved in the day-to-day management and maintenance of the networks. The participatory approach proved beneficial for several reasons, not least, because it instilled trust and goodwill amongst the communities.
 
Date 2013
2015-04-30T13:44:08Z
2015-04-30T13:44:08Z
 
Type Report
 
Identifier Zemadim, B.; McCartney, Matthew [IWMI]; Langan, Simon [IWMI]; Sharma, Bharat [IWMI]; 2013. A participatory approach for hydrometeorological monitoring in the Blue Nile River Basin of Ethiopia. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 32p. (IWMI Research Report 155) http://dx.doi.org/10.5337/2014.200
978-92-9090-782-4
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/65353
https://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/IWMI_Research_Reports/PDF/pub155/rr155.pdf
https://doi.org/10.5337/2014.200
 
Language en
 
Rights Open Access
 
Format application/pdf
 
Publisher International Water Management Institute