@article{fdi:010089961, title = {{H}ow does a master plan contribute to strengthening transboundary water management ? : a case study in {W}est {A}frica}, author = {{P}oncin, {M}. and {O}gilvie, {A}ndrew and {D}escroix, {L}uc and {C}hariag, {I}. and {B}alique, {C}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{T}he first {M}asterplan for the {G}ambia {R}iver {B}asin {D}evelopment {O}rganisation ({OMVG}) was recently co-constructed through extensive consultation, participatory workshops, and hydro-economic modelling. {R}egional stakeholders and experts elaborated sectoral plans reflecting national priorities and defined five development scenarios. {P}articipatory modelling led through iteration to agreeing to a sixth trade-off scenario capable of irrigating 64,000 ha, producing 4180 {GW}h/year of hydropower while satisfying low flow requirements to maintain ecosystem services. {C}ombined with continuous training on water modelling, the development of this masterplan enhanced regional knowledge of water resources and supports {OMVG} in its ability to make informed water allocation and management decisions.}, keywords = {{GAMBIE} ; {SENEGAL} ; {GUINEE} {BISSAU} ; {GAMBIE} {BASSIN} ; {KAYANGA} {GEBA} {BASSIN} ; {KOLIBA} {CORUBAL} {BASSIN} }, booktitle = {}, journal = {{W}ater {I}nternational}, volume = {49}, numero = {3-4}, pages = {503--516}, ISSN = {0250-8060}, year = {2024}, DOI = {10.1080/02508060.2024.2321785}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010089961}, }