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SURFACE WATER AND CLIMATE CHANGE DIVISION
The long-term objective of the Surface Water Division is to generate, develop and transfer appropriate technologies, information and services for sustainable development, utilization and management of surface water resources for socio-economic development.
The Specific Objectives
Assessment of surface water resources of the country for socio-economic development;
Assessment of sediment transport by streams/rivers and discharges into reservoirs for planning and management of water resources;
Development and adaptation of appropriate technologies and water conservation techniques for water supply to households, communities, farms and industries; and
Assessment of climate change effects and adaptation strategies.