Project Owners	Global Water Partnership
Project Partners	GWP SAS, GWPO, Grow3leaders??
Contact	sdg6iwrmsp@gwp.org
Action Scale	Regional
Themes & Indicators	Cross Cutting Enabling environment such as water resources policy, law(s), plans, regulations, or similar, at the national and/or sub-national levels, are developed within GESI principles and implemented. Institutional setting for water security is supported with clear role and sufficient capacity, and also able to effectively collaborate and coordinate. A collaboration mechanism for public, community and multi-stakeholder participation in water resources development, management and decision making that addresses inequalities is established. Transboundary operational arrangements for water cooperation and water diplomacy (including political stability) are increased and organizational framework for transboundary water management is established, and regular data and information sharing between countries is implemented. Innovation and research on infrastructure, climate change adaptation, and resilience and sustainable environment technology in water related infrastructure and management is undertaken, developed and implemented Arrangements (eg. coordination mechanisms) to avoid water related conflict within and between countries are established Integrity and transparency practices across water policies, water institutions, and water governance frameworks are mainstreamed.
Location	Indonesia, Philippines
Action Duration	2022 - 2022
Progress Status	Implementation
Funding Source*	GWP
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Description	In an effort to have a more inclusive water management process, it is necessary to prepare the young generation with the skills, knowledge, capacity and confidence to participate and create solutions towards achieving water security. In 2021, GWP launched the?Water Academy for Youth (WAY) in the Caribbean and Southern Africa as?GWP’s flagship Youth Programme that will be the umbrella programme for GWP’s Youth activities aimed to promote leadership, regional youth capacity building, mentorships, fellowships/internships, networking and intergenerational dialogues. The GWP WAY is a customisable programme that can be adapted to the needs of the region or country that is implementing the programme. The programme revolves around the acceleration of the SDGs and improving the skills of young leaders.  In Southeast Asia, Academy focuses on IWRM implementation in Southeast Asia, with on the ground examples in the areas of disaster preparedness, the source to sea approach and an introduction to the Integrated Water Security Open Programme. The programme also supports youth in their water career journey with the inclusion of professional development workshops on leadership, problem identification, storytelling and regional exchange with the South Asia region.  It is expected that beyond the Academy, the youth selected will continue to be involved in GWP SEA activities and projects through the establishment of a GWP SEA Youth Network.