Regional Water Management Organisation: The Case of Gambia River Basin Development Organization (OMVG)
Venue : Gambia | |
Having a general objective of developing the resources of the Gambia River, OMVG's mission consists of developing watersheds and the economies of the Member States, improving living conditions of riparian populations, alleviating poverty in a context of Sustainable Development. These missions are carried out through programs and projects common to the four (4) countries. Since its creation, OMVG has implemented a number of studies on the basin's resources which have led to the design and implementation of several development projects and programmes. Between 1997 to 2006, development projects and in particular energy project of regional interest consistent with the objectives of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) have emerged. As a result of this process, OMVG launched its ambitious energy project on 4 February 2017 in Kaleta, Republic of Guinea. This project includes the construction of an interconnection line linking the power grids of the four Member States and developing a hydroelectric dam in Sambangalou, Republic of Senegal. For more information, please visit https://www.pe-omvg.org/leprojet |