Stakeholder Engagement | INNOVATE4WATER

Stakeholder Engagement

Our Engagement Strategy The Innovate-4-Water project places a strong emphasis on multi- level, inclusive stakeholder engagement to ensure research relevance, effective uptake of innovations, and long-term sustainability of solutions.

Digital Knowledge Hub:

A dynamic, open-access repository hosting project datasets, policy briefs, working papers, technical guides, and innovation toolkits.
User-friendly interface to facilitate access by researchers, policymakers, local authorities, and community members.

Stakeholder Mapping and Segmented Engagement:

Stakeholders are categorised into government, local authorities, academia, civil society, private sector, and community groups.
Tailored messaging and activities aligned with the interests and influence levels of each group.

Community Engagement:

Local forums and focus groups in Rundu, Ongwediva, and Windhoek.
Use of vernacular language materials, visual aids, and mobile-based outreach.
Targeted inclusion of women, youth, and informal settlement residents.

Policy Advocacy and Influence:

Regular dialogues with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, NamWater, and municipal councils.
Policy briefs aligned with national water strategies and SDG6 targets.
Expert roundtables and high-level dissemination events.

Multi-Channel Communication:

Social media campaigns, animated explainer videos, and infographics.
Monthly project newsletter and blog updates by researchers and students.
Feature stories highlighting community voices and project champions.

Workshops and Capacity-Building Events:

Technical training for municipal engineers and planners.
Skills development sessions for emerging researchers.
Peer-to-peer learning exchanges among participating towns.