This watershed management project aims to create sustainable and replicable models of strengthening municipal governance that is responsive to the needs of their citizens and fulfill their mandate of integrated management, restoration and economic development in a participatory manner. The project will support municipalities and communities development capacity, systems and resources to take the ownership of their own development agenda. Revitalizing municipalities in this manner will lead to the project goal of improved quality of life and economic well being of men, women, boys and girls in the 13 municipalities of the semi- and high lands of Nicaragua.
To achieve the main goal, the project will strengthen the capacity of municipalities and communities to: plan, manage and restore their watersheds; manage funds and resources in an efficient and transparent manner; provide effective services to communities to manage water supply and sanitation systems; protect and restore environmentally sensitive areas; and access natural resources in a sustainable manner that enhances economic well being of all residents in a gender sensitive manner. |