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| Titel |
Hydrological education and training needs in sub-Saharan Africa: requirements, constraints and progress |
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D. A. Hughes |
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Englisch
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1027-5606
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In: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences ; 16, no. 3 ; Nr. 16, no. 3 (2012-03-19), S.861-871 |
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250013216
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/hess-16-861-2012.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| This paper represents a perspective on the education and training needs
related to hydrology and water resources science within the sub-Saharan
Africa region and discusses the requirements of the region, some of the
relatively recent developments and initiatives and some of the constraints
that exist and remain difficult to surmount. The requirements include the
development of academic research capacity and technical skill for both the
private and public sector at a variety of levels. Some of the constraints
that exist include a lack of adequate funding, lack of follow-up after short
training courses, lack of institutional support to continue training, and
competition for major water resources development projects from
organizations outside the region. One of the main conclusions is that to
sustain both educational and practical expertise in hydrology and water
resources science within the region there is a need to build a "critical
mass" of local expertise. Part of this could be achieved by increasing
networking within the region and promoting the sharing of information, tools
and expertise. There is also a need to promote institutional support. |
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