What does WRDA mean in DEVELOPMENT

WRDA stands for Water Resources Development Authority, which is a federal government agency in Ethiopia that was established by Proclamation No. 825/2014 to provide regulations, services and information regarding water resources management in the country.

The primary functions of WRDA are to coordinate with other government organizations, prepare strategies and plans and manage water resources in Ethiopia. It also operates programs to ensure the conservation, protection, development and use of water resources in the nation.

The members of the WRDA Board include representatives from various federal government offices including Ministry of Water Irrigation & Electricity, Office of Attorney General, Ministry of Finance & Economic Cooperation and National 5-Year Development Plan Commission.

WRDA provides a range of services to support its mandate including monitoring groundwater resources and providing technical advice on water resource issues to different stakeholders. It also provides training for water users and stakeholders at all levels, administers programs for rural communities as well as providing awareness campaigns about water resources management.

WRDA manages water resources through strategic planning, policy analysis and research projects focusing on sustainability and environmental assessment. It also enforces laws related to surface water quality management; manages construction permits; maintains data repositories; provides regular monitoring reports on surface water quality; conducts public awareness campaigns related to sustainable water management practices; facilitates stakeholder engagement; develops best practice guidelines around aquatic ecosystems; works with local authorities through capacity building initiatives related to integrated watershed management approaches; implements mitigation measures on river basin level with community participation as well as monitoring rivers and wetlands conditions throughout Ethiopia.

You can find more information about ongoing projects undertaken by WRDA via its website www.wrda-et.org or by visiting any of its regional offices across Ethiopia for further updates or inquiries about specific projects. Alternatively you may contact their Central Office located at Addis Ababa directly for any queries related to current projects or research activities.

Before applying for a permit fromWRDA you need to assess whether your proposed project needs prior authorization under relevant laws applicable to the area where your proposed project will take place (e.g., pollution control regulations). Once it's verified that your proposed project requires prior authorization then you should submit an application form along with required documents such as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report or hydrology study relevant documents respectively according to type permit sought(e.g., construction permit) provided on the website https://www.wrda-et.org/permit_application.html. The processing time depends mainly upon type permits soughtand supporting documents provided during application process.