The Opportunity
There is a need to develop groundwater as a means to meet
emergency and long-term needs, and in a way that promotes
sustainability. New advanced technologies now exist, such as
the WATEX System™ developed by Radar Technologies
International (RTI), which can provide rapid solutions to
regional and local challenges. GRIDMAP also provides an
opportunity to mobilize existing partnerships to deliver a
rapid, sustainable impact. Ultimately, the challenge is to
respond to the crisis and make a lasting difference to peoples’
lives.
What does GRIDMAP do?
GRIDMAP assesses the availability of groundwater resources
of target areas and determines which resources can be utilized
safely for emergency and long-term development situations.
The initiative also strengthens the drought preparedness of
local, national and regional actors by building the capacity to
sustainably manage groundwater resources. Ultimately,
GRIDMAP aims to build the resilience of populations
vulnerable to drought and famine.
Priority Areas
1. Identifying and mapping regional groundwater resources
for emergency situations and long-term development
2. Developing Groundwater Management Tools to Combat
Drought
3. Building skills and capacities for managing groundwater for
drought and conflict mitigation
Expected outcomes (2012-2013)
Increased access to water for thousands of vulnerable
populations
Precise understanding of where safe groundwater resources
exist and how much can be used for emergency and long-term
development needs.
Sustainable skills in groundwater assessment and
management built.