E t bli h t f t i tit Establishment of tripartite
consultation mechanism consultation mechanism
SASS SASS
(Algeria, Libya, Tunisia)
Stage I
• National review of situation
– Aquifer system characteristics – Existing uses & activities
– Issues at stake – Past projects
– Existing national legal and institutional frameworks – Relevant international legal instruments
• Summary and discussion of findings
Stage II S ge
P reliminary proposals for tripartite consultation mechanism
• Simple consultation mechanism (SASS Cell)
T i tit t h i l itt
• Tripartite technical committee
• Tripartite mixed commission Tripartite mixed commission
Gradual approach
Simple consultation mechanism Simple consultation mechanism
SASS Cell SASS Cell
Institutions - centres de Institutions -
centres de
Point focal Algérie
(ANRH)
recherche Point focal
Algérie (ANRH) recherche
C ité Institutions -
centres de recherche
Institutions - centres de
recherche.
C ité Institutions -
centres de recherche
Institutions - centres de
recherche.
Comité de pilotage
Point focal Tunisie (DGRE) Point focal
Libye (GWA)
Comité de pilotage
Point focal Tunisie (DGRE) Point focal
Libye (GWA)
Unité de coordination
S ASS /OSS Unité de coordination
S ASS /OSS
Functions Functions
• manage the hydrogeologic data base & simulation model;
• establish & calibrate observation networks;
• develop synthetic data, publish resource assessment and monitoring indicators;
indicators;
• develop databases on economic activities in relation to water uses;
• develop & publish indicators relating to water uses, water use efficiency
& water costs in different sectors (water supply irrigation industry);
& water costs in different sectors (water supply, irrigation, industry);
• with national water resources agencies, define & coordinate new data acquisition;
• disseminate data;
• promote studies and research;
• organize capacity-building;g p y g;
• periodically update the SASS model;
• prepare a work programme on creation of a permanent institutional mechanism for cooperation at the end of the two year transitional period mechanism for cooperation at the end of the two-year transitional period.
Tripartite technical committee Tripartite technical committee
Technical committee Exchange of data;
Assessment of the NWSAS;
Secretaria
; t
Strategy and plan formulation;
Reccomendation of management measures
Tunisia Libya
Algeria GWA
GWA DGRE g
ANRH
Functions
• development, updating & maintenance of database &
simulation model;
simulation model;
• formulation of strategies for aquifer utilization, protection, conservation & management;
protection, conservation & management;
• formulation of development & management plans starting from priority zones; g p y ;
• formulation of recommendations on proposed projects;
• formulation of recommendations on protection measures;
• formulation of recommendations aiming at the harmonization of legislation;
i f f SASS
• preparation of annual report on the state of the SASS.
Tripartite mixed commission Tripartite mixed commission
Tripartite mixed Commission Adoption of strategies
Plan approval Project approval Important decisions Important decisions
Technical Committee
Exchange of data; Assessment of g f ; f the NWSAS;
Formulation of stategies/plans;
Preparation of the decisions of the commission
Secretariat
Tunisia DGRE Libya
GWA Algeria
ANRH
