THREE engineers from the Ministry of Agriculture are to proceed on training that would equip them to help manage Guyana’s water resources. The training will be held in Panama, from August 09 – 14, 2015.The training will provide the theoretical and conceptual knowledge for the collection, storage and use of rainwater and runoff, in addition to the use of renewable energy, with emphasis on productivity and efficient use of irrigation water.

From this training, the country, more so the sector, will benefit from the building of capacity of the staff employed in the sector. The staff members will ensure that the much needed resources and technical assistance for the growth of the sector is secured.

It is expected that the training will yield the following results:

The implementation of an integrated water management approach for agricultural production, which considers ecosystem conservation, recharge, and preservation of water and water reuse.

An improved capacity within the Agriculture Sector Development Unit (ASDU), geared at project implementation for the optimisation of water use under reduced availability, the development of storage infrastructure, research, and creation of coordination and governance mechanisms among different water use sectors.

The purpose of training is to acquire technical, environmental, and social elements that will enable the technical staff to carry out planning and implementation of actions in this area, for the benefit of the sustainability of water resources in the watersheds of Guyana. (GINA)