ENRUC Online Introductory Training on Water Accounting Plus (WA+)
Online Training, 02/12/2025
Within the framework of the ENRUC project, the Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems at TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is pleased to announce an Online Introductory Training on Water Accounting Plus (WA+), taking place on 2–3 December 2025.
At a Glance
Online Introductory Training on Water Accounting Plus (WA+)
Online TrainingWhen?
- 02/12/2025 to 03/12/2025
- 13:00 to 17:00
Where?
Online via ZOOM
Time: 13:00 UTC + 1
Central African Republic (CAR) and DR Congo : 13:00 UTC + 1
Burandi, Rwanda and Sudan: 14:00 UTC + 2
Egypt, Eriteria, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda: 15:00 UTC + 3
Duration: 4 hours per day
Language: English
Costs
Free of charge
Registration
Registration Deadline: 20 November 2025 Register here
Organized by
Faculty of Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems at TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) IWMI
Additional information
Trainer 1
Dr. Mansoor Leh Dr. Mansoor Leh, Senior Researcher at IWMI
Trainer 2
Dr. Muhammad Khalifa Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, Regional Researcher at IWMI - Integrated Modeling and Assessment
Eligible participants
Early-career professionals from the Nile Basin working in water and environmental fields See participation requirements here
Project Information
The Eastern Nile Research Universities and Centers (ENRUC) is a coalition of leading universities from Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan, complemented by researchers from water ministries and civil society of these nations and from universities abroad that focus on issues related to the management of the Nile. Eastern Nile Research Universities and Centres (ENRUCs)
Innovative Approach
Many regions face persistent challenges in water management due to limited or uncertain data. The well known WA+ framework provides an innovative approach that integrates remote sensing and water accounting to close data gaps, improve transparency, and support sustainable water resource planning.
Key learning outcomes
- Understand the fundamentals of water accounting and WA+ concepts
- Use Rapid WA+ tools for data access, processing, and analysis
- Differentiate between consumptive and non-consumptive water uses
- Interpret water balance indicators for better resource management
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be provided to all participants.