Components

Outcome 1: Consensus among countries on key transboundary concerns, including climate change and variability - reached through joint fact-finding that strengthens transboundary cooperation and promotes coordinated remedial actions. Outcome Indicator.
Output 1.1: Science-based assessments of the current state of freshwater resources (surface and groundwater) and of their dependent ecosystems, including technical assessments (e.g. sediments, fisheries, biodiversity, and forest fire risk), governance and gender.
Output 1.2: Comparison analysis of current trends and projected scenarios.
Output 1.3: Evaluations of environmental flows at selected sites.
Output 1.4: Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDAs).
Output 1.5: Agreement reached on a limited number of key Environmental Status Indicators.

Outcome 2: Enhanced water security, environmental sustainability and forecasting capabilities in both basins and their coastal areas achieved through the establishment of transboundary cooperation and information exchange frameworks and mechanisms.
Output 2.1: Creation of Joint Technical Committees – JTC.
Output 2.2: A shared long-term Vision (horizon 20 years) including the agreement on environmental quality targets and gender equality.
Output 2.3: Harmonized design of multi-purpose monitoring networks, and joint monitoring and data-sharing protocols.
Output 2.4: Interim Bilateral Consultation/Coordination Committee (IBCC) agreed upon and established.

Outcome 3: Countries resolve to joint actions reinforced by on the ground testing of environmentally sound land/water management approaches, policies, practices and technologies, in additional to shared results and experiences.
Output 3.1: Program of pilot demonstrations selected based on the results and findings of Component 1 (e.g. flood forecasting and community preparedness, fish-friendly irrigation expansion).

Outcome 4: Reversing degradation trends in the two basins reinforced as countries commit to sustaining bilateral cooperation mechanisms and undertaking priority reforms and investments.
Output 4.1: Countries establish ad hoc inter-ministerial committees (ICMs).
Output 4.2: Two Strategic Action Programs (SAP) with horizon of 5-10 years, consistent with the Shared Vision.
Output 4.3: A partnership conference consolidating international support for SAPs implementation.
Output 4.4: National Action Plans (NAP) for the Ma and Neun/Ca river basins translating regional priorities into national actions (to be implemented after SAP endorsement).

Outcome 5.1: Project outcome sustainability enhanced through reinforcement of relevant national entity and project interim transboundary cooperation body capacities.
Output 5.1.1: Sustained training of national staff and land/water administrators on key aspects of transboundary waters management, data analysis and monitoring, including gender issues.
Output 5.1.2: Awareness raising events involving a broad range of stakeholders at the national, regional and global levels.
Outcome 5.2: Benefits from the global to the local level accrue through sharing and dissemination of project experiences and lessons learned.
Output 5.2.1: Dissemination of key project achievements.
Output 5.2.2: Collaboration with IW LEARN. Full participation to GEF IW LEARN activities, and creation of a project website, and preparation of experience notes.