Collaborative Research Activities
The NBCBN Network is focused on supporting a variety of research activities ranging from Cluster and Group (CoP) research, Integrated research Local action research, ,to Multi-disciplinary research. The character of the research will remain applied and problem-solving oriented with the emphasis to generate new knowledge relevant to the Nile basin.
Clusters Research
The main objectives of this research is to strengthen the individual research capabilities of water professionals through collaboration at cluster/group level on a well-defined specialized research theme within the field of River and Hydraulic Engineering. This research modality is activated through implementation of research proposals and topics under NBCBN research clusters.
Environmental Aspects of River Engineering Research Cluster (Uganda )
- Impact Evaluation Tools & Decision Support System For EIA
- Applied methodologies and guidelines for carrying out CBA ,RA,SEA for the Nile Basin Riparian counties
GIS & Modeling Research Cluster (Egypt)
- Hydrological and environmental aspects of wetlands (Analytical Tools for Wetlands Management)
- GIS Based Decision Support Tool for Sustainable development of SUDD Marshes region
- Sediment yield modelling using SWAT model in Tropical regions: Cases of Rugezi Watershed in Rwanda and Wadi Watier Watershed in Sinai, Egypt
River Morphology Research Cluster (Sudan)
- Nile Basin Reservoir Sedimentation Prediction and Mitigation
- Nile River Protection Against Bank Erosion
Flood Management Research Cluster (Kenya )
River Structures Research Cluster (Ethiopia)
Hydropower Research Cluster (Tanzania )
- Development of Regional guidelines for Mini-Hydro plants
- Special Problems of Hydropower Reservoirs in the Tropics
Integrated Research
The main objective of research modality is to demonstrate the effectiveness of the network in implementing more integrated applied research that tackles real life problems in the field of river and hydraulic engineering by making use of the expertise from three or more clusters or research groups. This research is implemented through the formation of an integrated research team from at least three clusters.
Integrated research projects supported by NBCBN:- Integrated flood and drought management for sustainable development in the Nile Basin (Nzoia and Kagera River Basins)
- Future Hydropower Scenarios for the Riparian Countries of the Lake Victoria Basin.
Local Action Research
The main objective of this research modality is to contribute to the capacity building process at local level and enhance the collaboration among the researchers in the same country. Although the NBCBN network was set up to stimulate regional collaboration among professionals from the Nile basin countries, experiences show that the link between the focus of the clusters and the specific research questions at the country level is missing to some extent. To stimulate this relation, research at country level is supported. This activity is the core activity of the new NBCBN nodes is contributing to the establishment of the in-country network. At the same time this leads to the capacity enhancement at regional level through the link to the cluster research activities.
| Node | Local Action Topic |
| Egypt | A Hybrid Approach To Improve The Design of Stilling Basin |
| Sudan | Assessment of Water Supply Sources and Systems of Potable Water in Khartoum Metropolitan in Relation to Liquid Disposal. |
| Kenya | Capacity Building For Local Communities To Effectively Respond To Floods And Droughts |
| Tanzania | Implementation of mini-hydropower plant |
| Ethiopia | Effect of Watershed Management on Reservoir Sedimentation (Case Study – Koga Reservoir) |
| D.R. Congo | Survey of Pre-feasibility for the Assessment of the Impact of the Climatic Changes on the operation of the Hydroelectric Dam Of Inga / DRC |
| Rwanda | Identification and quantification of runoff generation processes during floods and droughts in Migina catchment, Southern of Rwanda |
| Uganda | Supporting collaborative development and use of water engineering research knowledge in Uganda |
| Burundi | Analysis of the nature of the sediments load in the Nile Basin (Eastern Burundi). |
Multidisciplinary Research
The objective of this research modality is to demonstrate the contribution of the network through its generated knowledge and developed capacity in enhancing the research activities in water related fields. In this research modality the network will contribute to project team(s) that will address research and development topics that are of a multi-disciplinary nature.
The topics are
(i) Impact of climate change,
(ii) Water scarcity and
(iii) Floods and droughts.
