MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT

DIRECTORATE OF WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

UPPER NILE WATER MANAGEMENT ZONE

ASWA
CATCHMENT
MANAGEMENT PLAN

POPULAR VERSION
 Contents
1 Introduction ________________________________________________ 2

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1.1 Catchment Planning (CBWRM in Uganda)___________________________________ 2
1.2 Purpose and Objective of the Cmp_________________________________________ 3
1.3 Approach to Catchment Management Planning ______________________________ 4

2 Status of the Catchment _________________________________________________5

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2.1 Catchment Description ________________________________________________ 5
2.2 Water Resources Potential ______________________________________________5
2.3 Water Demand And Water Balance________________________________________6
2.4 Key Stakeholders _____________________________________________________ 7
2.5 Key Catchment Issues _________________________________________________ 9

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3 Vision and Objectives ________________________________________ 10

4 Analysis of Options___________________________________________ 11

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4.1 Potential Options _____________________________________________________ 11

5 Catchment Action Plan _________________________________________ 12

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5.1 Implementation Plan _________________________________________________ 12
5.2 Funding Requirements________________________________________________ 14
5.3 Sources of Funds for implementing the Cmp ______________________________ 15
5.4 Roles and Responsibilities _____________________________________________ 15

Acknowledgement ____________________________________________ 16

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Figure 1: Water Management Zones

Sustainable water resources management and the management of land, water, ecosystems,
development needs to be informed by the current and socio-economic systems, and allows to
and projected water demands, challenges, risks, plan towards using water resources effectively
threats, and opportunities in a particular catchment and efficiently to achieve long-term sustainable
as well as management issues and environmental development by balancing growing water
pressures. This information provides guidance demands with limited water resources amidst
in formulation of development and management the unique challenges, risks, and threats within
activities meant to resolve conflict, conserve and the catchment. As part of the CbWRM framework,
protect the catchment and its natural resources, Uganda has been divided into four Water
and ensure equitable access to and sustainable Management Zones (WMZs): Upper Nile, Albert,
use of water resources; a Catchment Management Victoria, and Kyoga as shown in Figure 1.
Plan (CMP). This popular version of the CMP for
the Albert NileCatchment provides a summary of Each of the WMZs contains a number of catchments
the main CMP and has been prepared for use by and the and the Aswa lies with the Upper Nile
various stakeholders. Water Management Zone. The CbWRM recognises
that many water use and management issues are
1.1 Catchment Planning (CbWRM in Uganda) interrelated, and is founded on early, open and
The Directorate of Water Resources Management inclusive stakeholder involvement. DWRM is the
(DWRM) is implementing Catchment based institutional lead for all CbWRM aspects, including
Water Resources Management (CbWRM) as part stakeholder involvement, at national level. The
of its water resources management reforms. WMZs coordinate CbWRM at regional level, but
This process deconcentrates management of most important is the Catchment Management
water resources along hydrological units called Organisation (CMO) that promotes coordination
catchments; areas that contribute water to a and integrated planning among stakeholders in
common outlet and are, therefore, independent the catchment. Thus, the CMO is a platform that
of administrative boundaries. The CbWRM links brings together stakeholders in the catchment for

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 planning and coordination of the development and implementation the CMP as shown in Figure 2.

Tasks, Requests, Activities

Reports and Feedback

CSF
Broad representation
of catchment
stakeholders

Catchment Level

CMS
Lean secretariat
CMC
for day-to-day
Executive arm operations
of the CMO,
strategic guidance CTC
Technical arm of the
CMO, bringing
technical experience
and knowledge

Sub - CMC
Sub-Catchment
Operations on
sub-catchment level Level

Micro-Catchment
Micro - CMC
Level
Operations on micro-
catchment level

Figure 2: Relation between the different elements of the Catchment Management Organisation

1.2 Purpose and Objective of the CMP

The purpose of this CMP is to provide guidance for The objective of the CMP is to provide information
the sustainable development and management and shared motivation that will initiate
of the water resources in the catchment by the interventions and/or investments, which can be
stakeholders in an integrated manner. implemented to realise sustainable management
and development of water resources within the
catchment.

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1.3 Approach to Catchment Management
Planning
The development of this CMP was based on the potential threats and risks are identified, options
guidelines for Uganda’s Catchment-based Water for managing the identified issues also identified,
Resources Planning (MWE 2014). The process and this forms the basis for strategic analysis in
stipulated in these guidelines provides for various order to meet the catchment vision and objective.
steps including development of a knowledge base, A set of agreed interventions are then mapped
water resources planning analysis, stakeholders’ and an implementation plan laid, constituting of
participation, and social and environmental the associated timing and costs, to form the main
context as indicated in Figure 3. From these body of a Catchment Management Plan and the
thematic assessments, major issues/challenges Implementation Plan.
within the catchment, the available opportunities,

Describe the Catchment SP

and build the planning 1
knowledge base

Catchment Stakeholder SP Strategic Social and SP

SP Water
Resources Planning participation 2.2 Environmental Assessment 2.3
2.1 framework (SSEA)
Analysis

Framework for SP
Catchment Water Planning 3

Options and Scenario SP

Analysis Agreement on 4
Catchment Plan

Implemntation Plan SP
Preparation of technical 5
briefs for investment projects
preparation of management
actions

Figure 3: Catchment management planning process (MWE 2014).

Degraded wetland A community learning visit to a restored wetland in Agweng sub county.

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Figure 4: Aswa Administrative Areas and sub-catchments

2.1 Catchment Description

River Aswa is a major river in north-eastern 88km2 and it represents, therefore, the 0.32%
Uganda, which originates from the hills in the of the total catchment area while open water
north-western part of Katakwi District and flows covers only about 0.1%.
through Lira District and becomes the border
between Pader and Gulu districts where its two The Aswa catchment registers an average annual
main tributaries; River Agago and then River rainfall of about 1,200mm, the highest single
Pager flow into it. The river forms most of the annual amount being slightly more than 1,420mm
Uganda-South Sudan border between Atiak and and the lowest being about 1,000mm.
Kitgum before crossing into South Sudan east of
the border town of Nimule and joining the White The Aswa catchment registers an average annual
Nile about 10 miles northwest of Nimule. rainfall of about 1,200mm, the highest single
The Aswa Catchment drains an area of annual amount being slightly more than 1,420mm
27,677km2 covering 15 districts of Abim, and the lowest being about 1,000mm.
Agago, Alebtong, Amuria, Amuru, Gulu, Figure 5 below shows the mean monthly rainfall
Kaabong, Kitgum, Kole, Kotido, Lamwo, Lira, pattern for the entire catchment.
Otuke, Oyam, and Pader in part or whole as
shown in Figure 4. 2.2 Water Resources Potential
Land cover in the Aswa Catchment is dominated by The water resources assessment conducted
subsistence farmland, which constitutes over 33% provides the water resources availability under the
of the land area. The catchment is characterised current hydrological conditions, and that under
by subsistence agriculture activities and livestock climate change projections for the year 2040. The
grazing, with an estimated forest coverage annual average overall surface water available
(woodland, woodland temporarily wet and is 2,060MCM/Yr while groundwater recharge is
tropical high forest low stocked) of 5,125km2 estimated to be 1,351MCM/Yr, as shown in Figure
(18.62%) of the total catchment area. 6. Overall, there is general reduction in water
resources available in 2040 (climate change
The wetland surface in the Aswa Catchment projections) when compared with the current
(where the wetland category refers only to the average hydrological conditions.
swamp and papyrus vegetation) covers about
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 Figure 5: Mean Monthly Rainfall Distribution Flooding along River Pager

2,060
2,000
Resource (MCM/Yr)

1,570
1,600
1,351

1,200 1,037

800

400

0
Current Water Availability Water Availability in 2040

Overall surface water GWRecharge

Figure 6: Available Water Resources in Aswa

2.3 Water Demand and Water Balance

The current and projected water demand within and Water for Livestock registering the highest
the Aswa catchment was categorised based amounts, Figure 7.
on the user category, with the main categories Comparing the current annual average water
considered being; availability (2,060MCM/Yr) with the total water
a) Water for people/Domestic water demand (53MCM/Yr) depicts the fact the there
b) Water for production, includes Water for is sufficient water within the catchment. The
Crops, Livestock, Industry, and Energy. projected water demand (2,002 MCM/yr) is more
than the projected water availability (1570MCM/
The gross water demand for each category from Yr), Figure 8, which calls for proper water
surface or groundwater shows that water for resources management and development.
production is the highest with Water for Crops

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 Figure 7: Gross Water Demand in Aswa catchment

Figure 8: Average Annual Water Balance for all Scenarios

2.4 Key Stakeholders

During the development of the CMP, various meetings and field visits. These stakeholders,
stakeholders were involved through all the categorised in Figure 9, will continue to be
processes highlighted in Figure 3 mainly through engaged during the implementation of the CMP.

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National government District Administration NGOs (local & national)
Authorities & Political units

Upper Nile
Management Zone
Team

Local communities and Community Based Cultural & Religious

user groups Organizations leaders

Figure 9: Stakeholder Categories

Community engagement

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2.5 Key Catchment Issues
Issues within the Aswa Catchment have been governance issues) as shown in Table 1 namely;
grouped in the four main categories that are Water for People, Water for Production, Water for
part of four strategic areas (in addition to the Energy, and Water for Environment

Table 1: Key Catchment Issues

GOVERNANCE ISSUES WATER RESOURCES ISSUES

• Limited enforcement of WRM WATER FOR PEOPLE

regulation and lack of compliance with Water Supply and Sanitation
existing standards • Availability, Storage, Infrastructure,
• Weak operationalisation of IWRM at Contamination, Insecurity, Facilities,
WMZ and catchment levels Sludge, WWTP.
• Limited integration of IWRM into
sectoral and local planning WATER FOR PRODUCTION
frameworks Agriculture and Industry
• Inadequate hydro-meteorological • Availability, Storage, Irrigation
monitoring network Infrastructure, Contamination,
• Inadequate water quality monitoring Insecurity.
network and laboratory facilities WATER FOR ENERGY
• Inadequate groundwater monitoring
network • Availability, Storage.
• Inefficient WR/WQ information WATER FOR ENVIRONMENT
management system
• Limited harmonisation of institutional • Ecosystem, Anthropical pollution, Land
mandates between national and local degradation, Floods, Droughts,
government bodies and agencies Extreme events.
• Limited inter-agency cooperation and
collaboration
• Weak stakeholder engagement
• Inadequate institutional capacity
• Inadequate technical capacity and lack
of tools for water resources allocation
• Low level of awareness
• Insufficient funding for CBWRM
• Limited effective criteria for water
resources allocation (high value water
use).

Riverbed in Kaboong

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3.
A catchment vision is meant to present a collective, medium-to-long term desired future state of the
catchment from which strategies that are realistic and locally attainable can be derived. The vision
for the Aswa Catchment was adopted from the Upper Nile WMZ Water Resources Development and
Management Strategy, which was developed with extensive stakeholder engagement and in response to
the main issues and catchment driving factors.

VISION
“A sustainable, equitable and effective water resources management and development for
socio-economic transformation by 2040 for the Aswa Catchment”

In order to achieve this vision, nine strategic objectives, arranged in five categories as outlined below
were formulated:

SUB-STRATEGY STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

Water Governance 1. Equitable, participatory and
accountable water governance for
sustainable and inclusive growth
and development.

Water for People 2. Universal and sustainable access

to safe water supply
3. Universal and sustainable access
to improved sanitation and
hygiene.

Water for Production 4. Sustainable use, development and

management of water resources
in Agriculture, Livestock , Fishery
and Aquaculture, Forestry
5. Sustainable use, development and
management of water resources
for Agro-industry, Industrial
production, Oil and Gas
6. Sustainable use, development and
management of water resources
for other Sectors (tourism,
transportation, security).

Water for Energy 7. Sustainable use, development and

management of water resources
for renewable energy production.

Water for Environment 8. Conservation of ecosystem

services and functions
9. Mitigation of effects of extreme
climatic events.

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4.1 Potential Options
Options are possible measures/interventions to solve/manage issues related to:
used to address (a) given issue(s) in a catchment, • Availability and access to water resources
and they can be management and development in • Environmental and social sustainability and
nature. Potential options were identified, primarily resilience
based on the type and criticality of issues identified • Water governance.
and they were organised in three main categories
Table 2: Key Options

Category Key options (others provided in the CMP report)

Availability and access to Water supply schemes, community water storage facilities; Large
water resources multipurpose water storage facilities; Sewage collection and wastewater
treatment plants in urban areas, Constructed wetlands; Monitoring and
control of WWTP discharge, Bulk water diversion for large scale irrigation
water supply; Irrigation technologies for water conservation (sprinklers and
drip irrigation), Afforestation & agroforestry, groundwater withdrawal;
Renewable energy from hydropower.

Environmental and social Atlas of Water Resources; River restoration, water use efficiency and water
sustainability and conservation; Flood/Drought preparedness and response; Reconstruction,
resilience rehabilitation and stabilisation of degraded waterways; Pollution prevention
and control.

Water governance Water Resources monitoring network; Water Resources Information System;
Water use efficiency; Affordable technologies for CBWRM; Community based
management schemes for small water supply schemes and point water
sources; Community based management schemes for village water storage
facilities (valley dams, valley tanks); Stakeholder engagement and
involvement of community based organisations.

Stakeholders visiting a dry riverbed in Kabong Community tree nursery

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5.1 Implementation Plan
The implementation plan highlights the agreed investments in infrastructure and various water
management interventions and actions meant to help resolve con lict, conserve and protect
natural resources, and ensure equitable access to and use of water resources within the catchment.
These management and investment actions were organised into 10 programme areas, “A programme being
defined as a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available from managing them individually.
Programmes may include elements of related work outside of the scope of the discrete projects in the programme.” 1
Programme 1: Geo-database and GIS Atlas: underground water storage for production
in areas with water deficit. Expand irrigation
Create a GIS infrastructure to support data schemes. Improve sanitation and hygiene
storage, exchange, and information management facilities and implement WWTP or alternative
of Aswa Catchment. Develop technical wastewater treatment method. Develop water
guidelines, protocols and specifications for GIS- supply facilities using groundwater sources in
database population and management of spatial areas with good potentialities for groundwater
information. resources exploitation.
Programme 2: Information Management System: Programme 7: Multipurpose Water Storage Facilities:
Collect, access, analyse and share a wide range of Define and operationalise a technical standard
information for the purposes of evaluating water for design, implementation and management
resources and operational management. of multipurpose water for production storage
Programme 3: Water Resource Monitoring: facilities, storage facilities including recreational
Collect, access, analyse and share a wide range of functions and including hydropower.
information for the purposes of monitoring water Programme 8: Integrated Water and Land Management:
resources and operational management. Expand
and upgrade the hydro-meteorological monitoring Promote water efficiency practices (water
network, hydrogeological monitoring system and conservation, reuse, recycling); promote
WQ monitoring system. Develop an environmental irrigation water efficiency and water conservation
monitoring programme on water bodies (SW and agricultural practices; and promote optimisation
GW) to determine their ecological state. of water for production uses and reuse of treated
wastewater for landscaping, green areas and
Programme 4: Water Resource Knowledge Base: other uses. Ensure appropriate environmental
Implement and maintain a comprehensive flows in water bodies, establish and maintain a
knowledge base on Water Resources and Water water demand management system, promote
Resources management through the archival of integrated land and water management and
reference documents and information (paper and enforce riverbanks protection zones. Increase
digital document). preparedness to severe climate events (flood/
drought).
Programme 5: Water Resource Planning and Regulation System:
Establish and maintain the Upper Nile WMZ Programme 9: Stakeholder engagement and participatory IWRM:
Modelling Unit, improve and expand the water Stakeholder engagement mechanism developed
permit management system in the WMZ/Aswa and established at the WMZ/catchment level.
Catchment. Develop water source protection Raising awareness on wise use of water resource
plans and promote integrated pollution prevention and on waste management.
and control in the Upper Nile WMZ. Programme 10: Technical Capacity Building:
Programme 6: Water Sector Infrastructure and Facilities:
Training activities of catchment/WMZ technical
Expand the water supply infrastructure for full staff, organizations and stakeholder engagement
coverage of urban and rural population and at local/community.
increase water storage capacity for domestic
water supply in areas with seasonal deficits. The description of each programme shows the
Rehabilitate and improve functionality of existing general activities for implementation common to
water for production storage facilities and develop the catchment, while Table 3shows the specific
activities specific to areas within the catchment.

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 Table 4: Specific interventions

SUB-PROGRAM ACTIONS TO BE IMPLEMENTED PRIORITISED AREA

Develop a programme for design, construction and operationalisation of new piped water supply schemes to Sub-catchments to the eastern part of Aswa (Aswa I,
cover 100% of urban population Agago, Pager Matidi, Pager Kitgum
Water Supply
Infrastructure and Service Develop a pre-feasibility Study for design, construction and operationalisation of new water storage facilities
Pager Kitgum sub-catchment (main town Kitgum)
for drinking water supply in sub-catchments with water deficit
Develop a detailed hydrogeological study for assessment of potential capacity for water supply from Aswa I, Aswa II, Aswa III, Nyimur, dawnstream areas of
groundwater. Agago and Pager Kitgum sub-catchment.
Develop and implement a GIS based programme for rehabilitation and management of existing water for
Alebtong, Otuke, Abim, Kitgum and Lamwo District
production storage facilities and infrastructure
Based on the detailed hydrogeological assessment of the Aswa Catchment, develop a programme for WFP Higher part of Pager Matidi and Agagosubcatchment
underground water storage and groundwater recharge (Kaabong District)
Develop a pre-feasibility study for design, construction and operationalisation of new irrigation schemes Suitable areas Aswa I, Agago and Aswa II sub-
(Type A and B) in suitable areas. catchments.
Water for Production Define and operationalise a set of technical standards for developing intensive and semi-intensive
Aswa I, Agago and Aswa II sub-catchments
Facilities aquaculture facilities, including provisions for water efficiency, water quality and protection of biodiversity
Develop study for detail design, construction and operationalisation of new water for large production Aswa I, Aswa II, Pager-Aringa and Nyimur sub-
storage facilities (multipurpose) in in sub-catchments with seasonal deficit catchment
Multi-year programme for operationalisation small WFP facilities: small control dam/sand dam and valley Aswa II, Aswa III, Pager Aringa and Pager Matidi sub-
tanks catchment.
Develop and operationalise a technical standard for installation and operation of rainwater harvesting
installations at village and household level.
Kigum TC, Pader TC, the most populated areas of
Improve sanitation and hygiene facilities in rural and urban areas, mainly in the areas with highest Agago district (including Patongo TC, Kalongo TC and
Sanitation Infrastructure
population density in Aswa Catchment Agago TC), Kole and Lira districts and most populated
and Service
areas of Alebtong and Amuria districts
Implementation of WWTP or alternative wastewater treatment method (e.g. lagoon). Kitgum, Agago, Abim and Pader town
Multipurpose Water Protected area and forest in Kitgum, Kaabong, Abim
Define and operationalise a set of Technical Standards for developing eco-tourism facilities.
Storage Facilities and Agago Districts
Define and operationalise a set of technical standards for water efficiency (conservation, reuse, recycling) Protected wetland area of Pager Matidi and Aswa I
Water Efficiency
for recreation and other uses based on best practices sub-catchment
Based on the updated land cover of NFA, develop and implement a programme for creating a green Protected wetland area (Land Cover of NFA) of Pager
infrastructure system to protect ecosystems, ecologic corridors and natural landscapes in the water bodies Matidi and Aswa I sub-catchment
Integrated Water and Land
Management Based on the updated Land Cover of NFA, develop and implement a programme for creating a green
Areas of cattle corridor (Land Cover of NFA) [Link]
infrastructure system to protect ecosystems, ecologic corridors and natural landscapes and support
I, Pager Matidi and Agago sub-catchment
livelihoods in the cattle corridor.
Technical Capacity Develop a multi-year capacity building programme for wetlands and aquatic ecosystems assessment, based Protected wetland area (Land Cover of NFA) of Pager
Building on best practices and standards, including preparation of training manuals. Matidi and Aswa I sub-catchment
Develop a multi-year capacity building programme for sustainable development and management of
Technical Capacity Protected wetland area (Land Cover of NFA) of Pager
wetlands and aquatic ecosystems, based on best practices and standards, including preparation of training
Building Matidi and Aswa I sub-catchment
manuals.

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5.2 Funding Requirements
A summary budget for implementation of the Aswa CMP is presented in the Table below:
Table 5: CMP Funding requirements

Programme/ 2017-2020 2020-2025 2025-2040 Total cost

Sub-programme US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000 US$ ‘000

Programme 1: Geo-database and GIS 228 14 43 285

Programme 2: Information Management System on WR 448 28 84 560
Sub-Programme 1: Information Management System on Water Bodies 90 6 17 113
Sub-Programme 2: Information Management System on Water Supply and Sanitation Facilities 177 11 33 222
Sub-Programme 2.03: Information Management System on Water for Production Facilities 180 11 34 225
Programme 3: Water Resources Monitoring 4,976 311 933 6,220
Programme 4: Water Resources Knowledge Base 3,029 189 568 3,786
Sub-Programme 1: Improve and Expand the Knowledge Base on Water Resources 1,073 67 201 1,342
Sub-Programme 2: Improve and Expand the Knowledge Base on Water Infrastructures and Facilities 1,423 89 267 1,779
Sub-Programme 3: Integrated Knowledge for Management of Water Resources 451 28 85 564
Sub-Programme 4: Knowledge Management and Exchange 81 5 15 101
Programme 5: Water Resources Planning and Regulation System 1,007 63 189 1,259
Programme 6: Water Sector Infrastructure and Facilities 61,416 374,183 1,122,548 1,558,146
Sub-Programme 1: Water Supply Infrastructure and Service 13,617 81,703 245,110 340,431
Sub-Programme 2: Sanitation Infrastructure and Service 23,511 141,066 423,199 587,777
Sub-Programme 3: Water for Production Facilities 24,288 151,413 454,238 629,939
Programme 7: Multipurpose Water Storage Facilities 1,608 19,695 59,084 80,387
Programme 8: Integrated Water and Land Management 2,264 13,582 40,747 56,593
Sub-Programme 1: Water Efficiency 14 81 243 338
Sub-Programme 2: Environmental Flows and Reserve Management System 23 136 408 567
Sub-Programme 3: Integrated Water and Land Management 2,213 13,281 39,842 55,336
14 84 253 352
Sub-Programme 4: Resilience to Climate Variability and Change
Programme 9: Stakeholder Engagement and Participatory IWRM 35 207 622 863
Sub-Programme 9.01: Stakeholder Engagement and Participatory IWRM 9 55 166 231
Sub-Programme 9.02: Awareness Raising 25 152 455 633
Programme 10: Technical Capacity Building 49 297 891 1,237

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5.3 Sources of Funds for Implementing the 5. Private sector investments: Private actors might
CMP include either international or national,
The implementation of the CMP plan will require regional and local operators, as well as
funding from different sources, according to the joint ventures among private operators with
type of action/intervention and of the relevant public institutions or utilities are considered
sectors involved in the implementation. These as an important tool in Uganda’s plan to
include mainly five sources: bridge the infrastructure financing gap. The
1. Water and Environment Sector Budget: with the Ministry PPP Act, passed in 2015, provides methods
of Water and Environment supporting for procurement and the engagement of
implementation of the CMP programmes private partners in PPPs.
and sub-programmes as the lead agency.
Other relevant line ministries may also The vital role of not-for-profit organisations
support parts of the CMP. (CBOs and NGOs) shall be included in the private
2. Joint Partnership Fund (JPF): a pooled fund managed sector contribution to the implementation of the
by Ministry of Water and Environment that catchment WRDM plan
includes both non-earmarked funding and
earmarked funding based on the different
bilateral agreements between the GoU and 5.4 Roles and Responsibilities
sector development partners. The CMP is implemented by the Aswa Catchment
3. Sector Budget Support (SBS): is used to channel Management Organisation (CMO) in close
funds to the local governments for activities collaboration with UN-WMZ. The UN-WMZ
to be implemented at the de-concentrated and/or Aswa CMC shall take the initiative and
level, through conditional grants, directly provide guidance to CMP implementation.
from the treasury/MoFPED to the local However, project implementation can be done
governments, in line with Uganda’s fiscal by any stakeholder willing to contribute funding,
de-concentration policy. knowledge, skills or other resources. Hence,
4. Off budget operations: forms of government stakeholders ranging from water users to
operations that are not fully reconciled with development partners and corporate sector, can
the national budget and sector budget. The collaborate or contribute to the implementation
main forms of off-budget expenditures are of the CMP. Table 5summarises some of the roles
off-budget funds, direct loans, guarantees, and responsibilities of stakeholder groups in the
and public-private partnerships (PPPs). implementation of the CMP.
Table 6: Roles and Responsibilities
Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities

MWE/DWRM/U WMZ Coordinate in terms of planning, link national and catchment levels,
mobilise funds, supervise CMP implementation, build capacity of the
CMOs, and provide institutional and technical assistance to the CMOs.

Aswa CMO/CMC Promote and coordinate CMP implementation, review the CMP on a
regular basis; mobilise resources, monitor and evaluate
implementation of the CMP, including impact monitoring.

District local councils Facilitate and support CMP implementation, e.g. through
incorporation of prioritised interventions in District D evelopment
Plans, actively participate in CMO activities, plan/prepare/implement
interventions of the CMP, ensure compliance with the CMP, and
support mobilisation of funds.

CBOs, CSOs, NGOs Raise awareness on the CMP implementation activities, mobilise
communities, mobilise resources, and implement parts of the
CMP.

Development partners Mobilise resources, conduct research, prepare proposals, build

technical and institutional capacity, support stakeholder involvement,
link government with primary users.

Private sector Establish CMP proof businesses, invest in CMP proof interventions,
support mobilisation of funds.

Water users Align user and management practices with the CMP, and implement
CMP projects.

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The Aswa Catchment Management Plan was and Development (WMDP) Project.
developed by Upper Nile Water Management
Zone of the Directorate of Water Resources Valuable contributions were made by the
Management, Ministry of Water and Environment stakeholders of Aswa Catchment during fieldwork
of the Republic of Uganda, with financial support and workshops.
from the World Bank under the Water Management

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This popular version of the Aswa Catchment Management Plan (CMP) summarises the main findings and the
key messages. For more details on the approach, the results of the assessments, the interventions to be
implemented, where and when how that implementation will take place, please refer to the main Catchment
Management Plan, its corresponding Implementation Plan and the technical reports (Stakeholder
Engagement Report, Water Resources Assessment Report, Social and Environmental Assessment, and
Options Evaluation Report).

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Upper Nile Water Management Zone
Plot 14/16, Maruzi Road
P.O Box 381, Lira - Uganda
Email: uppernilewmz@[Link]
Attn. Team Leader Upper Nile Water Management Zone

Directorate of Water Resources Management

Attn. Director DWRM, E: floadongo@[Link], T: +256 (0)414320914
Attn. Coordinator Water Management Zones,
E: callist_tindimugaya@[Link] | [Link]@[Link]
T: +256 (0)414323531, A: Plot 3-7 Kabalega Crescent, Luzira, Kampala