AUTHOR: US Agency for International Development
LAST UPDATED: February 2014
TYPE OF TOOL: Handbook
KEYWORDS: environmental management, conflict sensitivity, water, United States Agency for
International Development, handbook
FORMAT: Downloadable PDF document, 52 pages
LANGUAGES: English
WEB LINK:
https://www.usaid.gov/ (USAID)
https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1866/WaterConflictToolkit.pdf (tool)
ABOUT THE TOOL: “This toolkit is intended to help USAID and our partners understand the
opportunities and challenges inherent to development programming in conflicts where water is an
important issue. This document (1) explores the relationship between water, conflict, and
cooperation, (2) highlights lessons learned from relevant development and peacebuilding programs,
(3) discusses options for programming based on past USAID and development community
experiences, and (4) provides a Rapid Appraisal Guide to support officers in identifying and
evaluating the conflict risk and peacebuilding potential of water programs. Together, the elements of
this toolkit are designed to help raise awareness about the linkages between water resource
management and conflict as well as opportunities for peacebuilding and integrating a conflict
perspective into development programming.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: The United States Agency for International Development is ““the lead U.S.
Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic
societies to realize their potential.”
INTENDED USER: The tool is intended for project and program staff, in USAID and other
organizations, whose work involves the use of water or otherwise affects water resources in ways
that may create conflict risks or peacebuilding opportunities.