Survey

Dear all,
Water is more and more significant resource, and there is increasing need nowadays for maximum usage of the water resource. This need has emerged after it was clear that water quality has a decreasing trend, as a consequence of constant and raising pollution, climatic changes and extreme space/time misbalance. Maximum water resource usage efficiency involves its efficient management, maximum efficiency of the hydrological potential of the water bodies (construction of the accumulations in a series), while the other sectors i.e. tourism, water supply, agriculture, energy, with optimal management of these system can achieve sustainability and safety regarding certain parameters.

In order to educate experts for water management resources in Western Balkans countries, in line with national and EU Policy, SWARM project no. 597888-EPP-1-2018-1-RS-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP for the master curriculum development in water resource management in Western Balkans HEIs, has been launched within ERASMUS+ Programme of the European Union.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to define the themes for the water resource courses, in the framework of Lifelong Learning (LLL) activities.

We would like to kindly ask you to read all the questions very carefully and to express your attitudes by choosing the appropriate answer.

The survey is anonymous and all the data from this questionnaire will be used exclusively for the scientific analysis. Participation in the survey is on voluntary basis.

MAKE SURE THAT THE OPINION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL IS VERY IMPORTANT!

General details

University:
Gender:
Age:
Level of education:
Employment sector:
The institution where you are employed:
Position:
Number of years of Experience:
Comment:

Awareness, Knowledge to Water Resources Management Policy

How aware are you of the instruments for Water Resources Management?

EU Water Law, Policy or Strategic Plan
National Water Law, Policy or Strategic Plan
Regional Water Law, Policy or Strategic Plan

Are you aware of the other national instruments that may incorporate Water Resources Management?

Integrated national policy/strategy/plan for land and water resources management
Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) with water resources management component
National Strategy for Sustainable Development
National Development Plan with water resources management component
National Environmental Action Plan water resources management component
National climate change adaptation policy/strategy/plan with water resources management component
National Agricultural Plan with water resources management component
National energy policy/strategy/plan with water resources management component
National desertification policy/strategy/plan with water resources management component
National wetland policy/strategy/plan with water resources management component
National biodiversity policy/strategy/plan with water resources management component

According to you, what is the level of compliance in your organization as regards to various actions described in the table below? Please tick, as you feel appropriate.

Groundwater management program
Surface management program
Linked ground and surface water management program
Programs for efficient allocation of water resources among competing uses
Land/natural resources management programs that include water resources management components
Programs for allocating water resources that include environmental considerations
Demand management measures to improve water use efficiency in all sectors
Program for re-use or recycling of water
Programs to evaluate environmental impacts of water projects
Programs to address water-related disasters (e.g. floods and droughts)

Training Need

Please read each of the abilities carefully and rate yourself and your colleagues on the same on the basis of five point rating scale. (Five is the highest and one is lowest)

	Self	Colleague
Understanding WRM procedures
Technical & Engineering aspects
Institutional aspects
Supervision and Coordination
Computer Applications
Budgeting & Costing for WRM
Contracting mechanisms
Training & Capacity Building
Communication Skills
Integrated water resources management

Please indicate the areas of training needs for you and colleagues in your category to increase the competencies in managing WM services. You may tick more than one.

National, Sub-national and International Water Resources Policy
Project Management
IT tools in managing water
Stakeholders Engagement and Community Development
Water Supply Management
Wastewater treatment technology and effluent management
Groundwater management
River restoration
Monitoring, Enforcement and Accountability
Water Sustainability and Development
Any Other, you wish to add
Please specify:

Have you or any one of your colleagues received training on the subject of WM? If yes, please provide details.

Name & Designation of Staff/s
Name of Institution/s
Subject/Topic/s
Duration
Period

Please suggest the duration of training for your group. Please tick appropriate.

½ day
One day
Two to three days
Five days
Five to fifteen days

What is your preferred mode of training? You may tick more than one.

Class Room Teaching
Workshop, Seminar
Interactive Discussion
Explore trips
Reference material
Hands on Training

Are you willing to go to a certified training institution for receiving training on the identified areas of improvements for WM?

Disclaimer
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Planning & Scheduling
Budgeting, Costing and other Financial Aspects
Field Supervision
Coordination & Meetings
Technical & Engineering Aspects
Training & Capacity Building
Communication
Staff Management, Control
Public Interaction and Complaint Redress
Legal aspects
Enhancing Community Participation
Any Other
Please specify:

Water resources infrastructure
Irrigation
Energy/hydropower
Groundwater (e.g. boreholes, pumps and treatment)
Flood management
Water supply (domestic and industrial)
Wastewater treatment
Desalination of seawater
Rainwater harvesting
Natural systems (e.g. wetlands, floodplains and catchment restoration)
Sustainable Integrated Water Resources Management

General details

Job Responsibilities as regards to Water Management in the organization

In your present position, how much time do you devote for carrying work related to Water Resources Management?

In your present position, what are your responsibilities for Water Resources Management? You may tick more than one.

Awareness, Knowledge to Water Resources Management Policy

How aware are you of the instruments for Water Resources Management?

Are you aware of the other national instruments that may incorporate Water Resources Management?

According to you, what is the level of compliance in your organization as regards to various actions described in the table below? Please tick, as you feel appropriate.

Training Need

Please read each of the abilities carefully and rate yourself and your colleagues on the same on the basis of five point rating scale. (Five is the highest and one is lowest)

Please indicate the areas of training needs for you and colleagues in your category to increase the competencies in managing WM services. You may tick more than one.

Please suggest the duration of training for your group. Please tick appropriate.

What is your preferred mode of training? You may tick more than one.

Are you willing to go to a certified training institution for receiving training on the identified areas of improvements for WM?

Technical Training

Indicate your preferable technical training. You may tick more than one.

General details

Job Responsibilities as regards to Water Management in the organization

In your present position, how much time do you devote for carrying work related to Water Resources Management? Select your option 0-20% 20-40% 40-60% 60-80% 80-100%

In your present position, what are your responsibilities for Water Resources Management? You may tick more than one.

Awareness, Knowledge to Water Resources Management Policy

How aware are you of the instruments for Water Resources Management?

Are you aware of the other national instruments that may incorporate Water Resources Management?

According to you, what is the level of compliance in your organization as regards to various actions described in the table below? Please tick, as you feel appropriate.

Training Need

Please read each of the abilities carefully and rate yourself and your colleagues on the same on the basis of five point rating scale. (Five is the highest and one is lowest)

Please indicate the areas of training needs for you and colleagues in your category to increase the competencies in managing WM services. You may tick more than one.

Please suggest the duration of training for your group. Please tick appropriate.

What is your preferred mode of training? You may tick more than one.

Are you willing to go to a certified training institution for receiving training on the identified areas of improvements for WM? Select your option Yes No Maybe

Technical Training

Indicate your preferable technical training. You may tick more than one.

In your present position, how much time do you devote for carrying work related to Water Resources Management?

Are you willing to go to a certified training institution for receiving training on the identified areas of improvements for WM?