Identification and preparation of village and pastoral water supply projects in collaboration with the relevant intergovernmental organizations

Abstract

Water is one of the most important factors of production and of the human settlements in semi-arid regions; the lack of water the insufficient or poor use of this resource is the fundamental cause of sever problems of desertification and environmental degradation. The Sahelian countries get seasonal and irregular rainfall and, as result, groundwater resources are the most important source of supply. The objective of the project will be to promote the identification of village and pastoral water supply and contribute to environmental protection. A detailed work programme will be prepared by the main expert after he has contacted the inter - governmental organizations and obtained information on their activities in the different Countries and gathered additional information from the Niamey MULPOC and the ECA.