PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The objective of the “Integrated Water and Land Management for the Sustainable Use of the Laura
Water Lens” Project (Laura Lens Project) is to strengthen national and local coordination for water
resource management with a focus on reducing stress on the Laura Water Lens and planning the
longer-term sustainable use of the Laura Water Lens.
Top 3 Project Results
1. Establishment and Operation of the National IWRM Task Force as RMI’s APEX Body for
Coordination and Planning of Water and Sanitation Investments and Actions
2. Strengthened Community Engagement with National Government on Water and Sanitation Issues
via Establishment and Operation of the Laura Lens Committee
3. Reduced stress on the Laura Water Lens by development and operation of septic remediation
programme, pilot ECOSAN, and conversion of piggeries from wash down waste disposal systems to
dry litter systems