BARWAAQO PROJECT
Somalia Water for Rural Resilience Project (Barwaaqo Project)
Project Overview
The Rural Water Resilience Project, commonly referred to as the Barwaaqo Project, is a vital initiative aimed at significantly improving water infrastructure and resilience in Somalia's rural areas. The project is designed to address critical water needs, enhance the quality and availability of water resources, and build resilience against climate variability.
Scope: The project encompasses the development of new water sources, the rehabilitation of existing ones, and capacity building for local institutions to manage these resources effectively.
Phase Expansion: The Barwaaqo Project initially focused on regions including Southwest, Galmudug, Puntland, and Somaliland. The second phase has expanded to include Jubaland and Hirshabelle States, reflecting a broader commitment to addressing water needs across these additional regions.
Targeted Outcomes: The project aims to construct 7 new water points and rehabilitate 3 existing water points in Jubaland. It also includes comprehensive assessments to ensure effective planning and implementation.
Project Objectives
The Barwaaqo Project aims to:
1. Enhance Water Access: Improve the availability and quality of water through the construction of new water points and the rehabilitation of existing ones.
2. Build Resilience: Strengthen the capacity of communities to withstand and adapt to climate variability.
3. Strengthen Institutions: Improve local institutional capacity for effective water resource management.
Project Geographic Coverage
The project focuses on the following key locations in Jubaland State. based on their urgent water needs and strategic importance for regional resilience.
Dhobley ,Diif, Afmadoow , Karnusle, Janay Abdalle,Belet Hawa , Jirole , Dollow.
Project Components
Development of Multiple Water Sources
More infoRehabilitation of Existing Water Points:Upgrading and restoring old water sources to enhance their functionality.
More infoInstitutional Capacity Building: Strengthening local institutions to manage and maintain water resources effectively.
More infoConstruction of New Water Points: Developing new water sources to improve access to clean water.
Achievements
1. Baseline Survey
A baseline survey is ongoing, conducted by Care International. This survey aims to assess the economic conditions of communities in the project sites before the project's implementation.
Done
2. Assessments
Assessment Completion: Comprehensive assessments including CIP (Community Investment Plan), ESMP (Environmental and Social Management Plan), CER (Cost-Effectiveness Review), SER (Social and Environmental Review), SS1, SS2, and SS3 have been completed by the Project Implementing Unit (PIU). These assessments have covered 5 sites: Dhobley, Diif, Jirole, Kurun Usle, Beled Hawa, and Janay Abdalle. The CIP for Janay Abdalle borehole rehabilitation is 80% complete and the draft is currently under review.
80% Done
4. Construction of Water Dams
1. Ongoing construction of Hafiir dams in Dhobley and Diif which is 68% complete as per the report reports we have received the project Engineer and MOERW project site enginner indicates
68% Done
5. Local Impact
The project has already led to job creation for the local communities including men, wowmen, youth, elders, Minority groups and nomadic communities on the sites in which the project activities is going on currently.
Done
Project Stakeholders
The Project is Funded by the World Bank, Co-implemented by the Ministry of Energy & Water Resources of Federal Government of Somalia and is being directly implemented by the ministry of Energy & Water Resources of Jubaland state.
Funded By
The Project is Funded by the World Bank
Co-Implementer
The Project is Being Co-Implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Federal Government of Somalia.
Implementer
The Project is Being Implemented by the Ministry of Energy & Water Resources of Jubaland state - Somalia