Developing Capacity Of NGOs on IWRM in Malaysia.

NGOs in Malaysia have a specific role IWRM. This role includes mobilizing society, creating awareness and being the link between individuals in society and the government. NGO personnel can also be used as teachers in public awareness programmes for the community and schools. Another related area where NGOs can play an important role is that of capacity building (CB). To have good input into the IWRM process, the NGOs need knowledge on other aspects of IWRM, such as policy, disaster management, water pricing etc. With a better understanding and knowledge of IWRM, NGOs can participate effectively with government and other stakeholders to contribute to the planning process, formulations of policies and inter-agency coordination.

OBJECTIVE
1. To develop capacity of NGOs for the practical implementation of IWRM in Malaysia.
2. To increase awareness of NGOs on IWRM concepts and principles.
3. To highlight issues and challenges of IWRM in Malaysia.
4. To further scrutinize the role of NGOs in IWRM and to enhance the number of NGOs to be involved and participating fully in IWRM and IRBM processes, especially in the Langat River Basin.
5. To provide knowledge for the effective management of water resources in Malaysia.

The training course is organised by the Malaysian Capacity Building Network for IWRM (MyCapNet), in collaboration with Institute for Environment and Develpment (LESTARI) - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Southeast Asia Capacity Building Network for IWRM (AguaJaring), International Capacity Building Network for IWRM (CapNet), Malaysian Water Partnership (MyWP) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia.