Case study in the ToolBox
Dana Thalmeinerova, GWP
Aim of case study
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to supplement “theory” of tool with “practice”
to illustrate how tools can be used in a given combination and context of
tools
to present knowledge of IWRM as an approach to sustainable water
resource management
to share experience
to gather a database of IWRM examples
What is a Tool Box Case?
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An examination of real events and experiences;
An analytical and critical account on the implementation of IWRM;
An aim to extract and share the lessons learned.
How do cases fit in?
Tool
Supported
by Cases
One page
abstracts
Full
case study
(8 pages)
Quality Assurance !
Case study
5
Case studies by region
# of cases
45
40
Number of Case Studies from Regions
35
2008
30
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
25
20
15
10
5
0
CAF
EAF
SAF
WAF
CAM
SAM
CACENA
SAS
SEA
CARR
China
CEE
MED
Why do we want to show a case study?
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Case study
– offers a critical examination of real events
– provides information about how different policy tools
can be used for IWRM
– helps people to learn from experience in the
implementation of more sustainable water strategies
and policies
– provides a valuable dissemination mechanism for
improving understanding of IWRM.
Typical format of case study
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Problem(s) to be addressed
Actions taken
Outcomes (expected&unexpected, impact of action, resources needed,
sustainability of outcomes)
Lessons learned (what is useful for others)
Links and other supporting information
Criteria for the case study
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Cases are not limited to “good” stories – “bad” stories are also “welcome”
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Cases should
– illustrate the application of tools shown in the TB
– have overall relevance to IWRM – with lessons about
how an IWRM approach supports water management
across sectors
– Reflect both pros and cons
– Reflect issues of main concern to the water
community
– Have a broad relevance and therefore potential for
wide dissemination
Criteria for the case study
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Case studies should be both objective and verifiable
Case studies must be
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informative,
add value,
increase understanding, and
be practical.
What is not a case study
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Something what did not happen in a reality
“Theoretical” issues
Guidelines or recommendations how and what should be done
Something what did not bring the results (good or bad)
Helpful questions for the case
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What were the objectives of the action you describe?
Who was involved in defining the objectives?
What was the succession of decisions during project implementation?
How were the actions selected, information and methods used?
What were the problems encountered during the implementation phase?
How were they overcome?
What resources (including funds) were available, and from where?
Do not forget on tangible outcomes
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The full case study should describe what happened as a result of the
actions taken (outcome)
What were the results obtained: quantitative and qualitative results (such
as; improvement of water ecosystems, water quality and peoples health;
financial sustainability of the water infrastructure and delivery systems; or
social improvements?
Some topics for a case
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Share experience from the process of revision of legislation towards IWRM
Describe efforts in institutional reform of RBO
Illustrate cooperation mechanisms between urban planning and water
resources planning processes
Share knowledge on designation of wetland protection areas
Give example on design of pollution charges and their consequences to
water savings of industries
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