Degree of Integrated Water Resources Management Implementation in Context of Climate Change in a Watershed: Case of Oueme Basin, Benin (West Africa)

Authors

  • Femi Cocker Laboratory of Hydraulics and Environmental Modelling (HydroModE-Lab), University of Parakou, Head of Water Department of Oueme, Benin
  • Eric A. Alamou Laboratory of Applied Hydrology (LHA), Head of School of Building and Road Sciences National University of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, University of Abomey, Benin
  • Bernadin M. Elegbede National Water Institute, Head of Water and Sanitation Engineering Department, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
  • Ismaïla I. Toko Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Head of Cartography Laboratory ‘LaCarto’, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/hsme.v3i2.3837

Abstract

This study is based on the hypothesis that the implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) tools in the Oueme watershed has not led to a systematic improvement in the degree of IWRM implementation in the Oueme Valley in Benin. Methodologically, data were collected through a semi-structured survey of stakeholder families in the study area using snowball sampling. The tool used was the form developed by the United Nations to collect data to assess the level of IWRM implementation. The four (4) assessment criteria, each covering a key component of IWRM, are the enabling environment, institutions and participation, management tools and financing. The results obtained per criteria according to the stepwise methodology adopted reveal on average a degree of implementation of 40 on a scale of 0 to 100 in the Oueme basin. This value varies according to the geographical area and the factors considered. This study, which is a decision-making tool, provides a guide for governments to monitor the progress of integrated water resources management in their territory.

Keywords:

Application level, IWRM, medium-low, Oueme bassin

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