About the course

This course presents the basic concepts and theory of Hydro-Economic Modelling complemented by a practical exercise with a real-life case scenario.

The course is composed of 3 modules:

• Module 1: Theory of hydro-economic models
  
• Module 2: Elements of hydro-economic models
  
• Module 3: Hydro-economic models in practice
  

System requirements

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Audience

This course targets professionals, technicians and decision makers from relevant ministries, research institutes, and national institutions operating in the field of irrigation and water management.

Module 1: Theory of Hydro-Economic Models

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles of Hydro-Economic Modelling
• Identify the main types of Hydro-Economic Models
• List and explain the purposes of Hydro-Economic Modelling

Structure of the course

• Section 1: Principles and scope
  • Chapter 1. The need for Hydro-Economic Models
  • Chapter 2. Hydro side of Hydro-Economic Models
  • Chapter 3. Economic side of Hydro-Economic Models
  • Chapter 4. Different types of Hydro-Economic Models
    

• Section 2: Module challenge
  

Module 2: Elements of Hydro-Economic Models

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:

• Explain the basic components of Hydro-Economic Models
• Understand how a Hydro-Economic Model operates

Structure of the course

Section 1: Representation and data

• Chapter 1. Module representation
• Chapter 2. Running the model
• Chapter 3. Assessing the outputs

Section 2: Module challenge

Module 3: Hydro-Economic Models in practice 

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this section, you will be able to:

• Follow the basic steps of implementing a HEM for a case study
• Adapt modelling choices to a case study
• Analyse trade-offs for multiple objectives and scenarios
• Understand the limitations of any modelling approach to real problems

Structure of the course

• Chapter 1. Setting the scene
• Chapter 2. Arriving in the field
• Chapter 3. Developing the model
• Chapter 4. Assessing the scenarios
• Chapter 5. Reporting and conclusions
• Chapter 5. Final thoughts

Thematic areas