Burkina Faso - Project Integrated studies for the development of the Naré underground dam and the rehabilitation of related infrastructures

This project is a technical assistance for in-depth studies of the capacity of the Naré dam and the vulnerability of groundwater resources to climate change. The project aims to: (i) produce scientific and technical knowledge on the characteristics of a groundwater dam, the potential for scaling up or sharing project results; (ii) prepare investments in a framework for adapting to climate change resilience and mitigating environmental impacts; and (iii) make small-scale investments (water supply, irrigated area) that will create jobs, income and improve local populations' access to drinking water. Its implementation will allow the efficient and sustainable exploitation of groundwater for multiple uses in the relevant Sahel region of the country and will contribute significantly to the reduction of soil degradation and vegetation cover. It is carried out by the General Directorate of Water Resources (DGRE) for a provisional period of 25 months.