The engagement began with an evaluation of the project in 2013, which led to the recommendation for a complete strategic realignment. Following this assessment, comprehensive managerial and technical support was provided over a five-year period (2013–2017) to support the restructured programme. A backstopping mandate was awarded to DROPSTONE to ensure the technical and institutional support of the “Projet Eau Kasserine” (PEK). This included the implementation of 15 large-scale rural drinking water and irrigation projects, supported by specialized hydrogeological expertise for groundwater monitoring and the sustainable use of natural resources. The programme also placed strong emphasis on capacity building, with training delivered to regional authorities on groundwater investigation methods, including pumping tests, data analysis, and the development of operation and maintenance manuals. In parallel, governance support was provided to strengthen the national partner institution through staff reorganization and institutional capacity development. This project was financed by Swiss Humanitarian Aid.
Here below are some pictures taken during the backstopping mandate:
Pumping test ongoing
Replacement of electromechanical equipment and installation of automatic probes
New SCADA system in place, with remote monitoring of key parameters
Automatic probe installation, down the borehole
Training in pumping test and manual recording of water levels
Air-flushing and borehole development
Pumping test results
Bacteriological comtamination around Ouled Hadaya water point, before the rehabilitation of the infrastructure
Rehabilitated water intake at Ouled Hadaya, Kasserine governorate – All works financed by the Swiss Government
