The main outcomes from the National Reports resulting from the capacity needs assessment are used to structure the knowledge-sharing in international work- shops. The main country capacity needs are highlighted and common patterns between countries can be identified. The participants receive different informa- tion sessions on existing capacity development resources and practices related to safe wastewater use. For example, at the regional workshop for francophone and Northern Africa, held in Marrakech, Morocco:
The participants were sensitized regarding the safe use of wastewater in agricul- ture and familiarized with various training materials and guidelines available from UN-Water members and partners (WHO/FAO/UNEP Guidelines)
Best practices were presented taking into consideration the wide range of differ- ences between the capacity needs of the involved countries
Discussions were held on various topics during thematic blocks on: “Water reuse
planning, economic aspects, crop production aspects and public acceptance”,
