Learning targets
Learning targets
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The learning targets of the Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) e-learning module are:
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to understand the concept of IWRM;
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to know why IWRM is so important;
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to know the principals of IWRM;
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to understand the challenges faced by IWRM;
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to know how IWRM should be implemented;
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to know the importance of water in society and environment;
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to know how the impact of human activities on water effects society and environment;
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to know how water can be harvested and stored in a sustainable way;
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to know about different irrigation systems;
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to know about different wastewater treatment/sanitation systems;
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to know how wastewater and sludge can be reused;
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to know how flood protection can be achieved;
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to know about the important role water governance;
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to know about gender and empowerment in IWRM;
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to know about the importance of participation and capacity development;
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to understand the role of water economics;
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to know about different types of economic instruments;
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to know about different computer - assisted tools which are used in IWRM.