Middle East and North Africa _____________________________________Network of Water Centers of Excellence

Vision

A water and food secure Middle East and North Africa

Middle East and North Africa _____________________________________Network of Water Centers of Excellence

Mission Statement

Build an alliance of governments, research, and

educational institutions, civil society, and the private sector to

resolve water challenges through collaborative research, capacity building, innovation, and

knowledge sharing leading to sustainable development and

improved livelihoods.

Middle East and North Africa _____________________________________Network of Water Centers of Excellence

Role of the Network• Manage knowledge

• Identify knowledge gaps

• Link research to development

• Link science and technology to policy

• Build partnerships with regional and international universities

• Advance science and technology in targeted areas

• Create alliances with other regional centers

• Pool financial, technical, and human resources

• Celebrate successes

• Communicate / share information

• Share data

• Identify overlaps to avoid duplication

• Develop capacity of partner institutions

• Promote leadership and entrepreneurship

Middle East and North Africa _____________________________________Network of Water Centers of Excellence

Executive Committee

Donors Council

Interim Management

Unit

FoundingCommittee

Thematic Partnership

Thematic Partnership

Thematic Partnership

Initial MENA NWC Structure

Thematic Partnership

Middle East and North Africa _____________________________________Network of Water Centers of Excellence

Executive Committee

Donors Council

Secretariat

Board of Directors

Thematic Partnership

Thematic Partnership

Thematic Partnership

Long-Term MENA NWC Structure

Thematic Partnership