MALDIVES
Water
management
trend in Maldives
Rainwater
tank
Groundwater well
with dippers
Avg.thickness
of freshwater
lens in the
north region
is at 3.6m
with avg.EC.
2500µS/cm
Avg.salinity of
groundwater is
at 0.34ppt
Avg.thickness
of freshwater
lens in the
south region
is at 5.9m
with avg.EC.
3500µS/cm
EC: Electrical Conductivity
Regional Training on Economics of
Adaptation
Proposed Project
Integrated Water Resource Management
Enhancing freshwater security in islands across Maldives through
integration of available water resources
Project Island
Ha. Ihavandhoo Island
Team members
Ali Amir
Ali Shareef
Ajwad Musthafa
Mohamed Musthafa
Mariyam Fariha Latheef
Characteristics of project island
oGeographic Location :
Long: 72.926103, Lat: 6.953145
oPopulation:
2970
oArea from vegetation line (ha):
57
oReclaimed land area (ha):
3.5
oDensity per/ha:
42.6
oNo. of houses
450
oFamily size (avg)
6
Overview of Selected Water Project
Name of project island: Ha. Ihavandhoo
Leading Agency: Ministry of Environment & Energy
Funding Source: Climate Adaptation Fund
Time frame: 2years
Project Status: Implementing
Total project investment: US$ 2,182,830
2500
9,000
8,000
2000
7,000
6,000
1500
5,000
4,000
1000
3,000
2,000
500
1,000
0
0
Selected islands in north region
Average electrical conductivity (µS/cm)
Maximum electrical conductivity (µS/cm)
Maximum electrical conductivity (µS/cm)
Average electrical conductivity (µS/cm)
Groundwater Conductivity in Selected Islands (2006)
The concept
Overview of Water Project (Cont..)
• Objectives
To ensure water security through an integrated
water management system in Ha.Ihavandhoo.
• Output
– Island wide climate resilient water supply
system through integration of water resources
developed in Ha.Ihavandhoo Island
– Metered water connections given to households
through integrated desalinated water supply
system
– Water quality regularly checked on the island
Overview of Water Project (Cont..)
Expected Outcome
 Eliminates ongoing regular water transportation on
boats to Ha.Ihavandhoo
 Cost of water transportation to Ha.Ihavandhoo
eliminated.
 Water security in Ha.Ihavandhoo improved
 The stress on potable water released
 Health and livelihood of children and elderly
improved
 Impacts to water supply due to climatic change
minimized
 Reduced power consumption on water production
WATER PROJECT ANALYSIS
 A work plan was also made for carrying out water project analysis.
This acted as a framework to continue with the in-country tasks.
 We had produced a CBA worksheet relating to the project. It was
shared and worked together with mentor - Mr. Akram.
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Jul y
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16-31
Aug
Collect annual cost and benefit data
Determine values of missing elements
In-country/online training on
performing cost benefit analysis
Perform Data Cost Benefit Analysis
2ND REGIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP
Determine which costs and benefits to
include in the analysis
Country tasks – Overview of progress
Task
Progress
Determine which costs and benefits
to include in the analysis
Existing project documents reviewed
and costs and benefits were
identified
This has been further analyzed
through discussions by email with
the mentor – Mr. Ali Akram
Collect annual cost and benefit data
All costs and benefit data have been
collected
Determine values of missing
elements
To be continued
In-country/online training on
performing cost benefit analysis
Unfortunately we did not have the
opportunity to take part in country
training on CBA as planned.
Perform Data Cost Benefit Analysis
To be carried out
Country tasks – Overview of progress
-Existing information and data on the target island collected
-costs and benefits on the project identified and a worksheet prepared
-The worksheet has been shared to mentors
-The work sheet we prepared has been reviewed by Ali Akram, Yale uni
(through email)
Estimated budget for the water sector analysis in HA.Ihavandhoo
Initial trip for test survey
Travel
Male'-Hanimaadhoo-Male' (Air fare)
Hanimaadhoo - Ihavandhoo Sea Transport
Accomodation
Food
Stationaries & Other admin costs
US$
1051
649
272
272
64
Sub total
2307
Trip to conduct survey
Travel
Male'-Hanimaadhoo-Male' (Air fare)
Hanimaadhoo - Ihavandhoo Sea Transport
Accomodation
Food
Stationaries & Other admin costs
Water Quality Testing (Rain, Groundwater and Bottled)
Miscellanious cost
US$
1051
649
545
545
127
3000
1000
Sub total
6916
Total
9223
Overview of Water Sector Towards
Climate Change
How is this sector described within national climate change
strategies/policies?
• The water sector in Maldives is very vulnerable to climatic changes
that needs appropriate adaptation measures
• The policy is to develop climate resilient water supply systems on
islands with appropriate low cost adaptation measures.
Reports available on climate change are :
• First National Communication report to UNFCCC, National Adaptation
Program of Action (NAPA) 2006 report, NAPA 2007 report etc.
Projects/initiatives/ interventions in place or under preparation in the
country that are aimed to target adaptation to climate change of water
sector
• Second National Communication to UNFCCC is underway, Policy
directions and all water supply projects happening are seriously
considered to climate adaptation measures
• Formulation of water Act an to be approved by the parliament
• Several projects being implemented from the state budget
Pending Issues and Activities that need attention
In-house training by mentor need to be carried out
May need to carry out a water resource assessment survey in Ha. Ihavandhoo
What we expect from this Training Workshop
Through the different sessions of sharing knowledge and
experience as well as learning to do related calculations, we
anticipate:
 to develop the understandings on how to incorporate CBA
in the national planning process.
 To be able to use CBA knowledge in project formulation
and approval of technologies in other sectors to make the
best use of the resources available.
THANK YOU