Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management

What Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management does

INWRDAM (Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management) is a Jordan-headquartered, OIC-affiliated intergovernmental Think and Do Tank founded in 1989 that promotes integrated Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus approaches across 38 OIC member states. The organization operates as a non-profit network rather than a commercial entity, funded through three revenue streams: recurring member state contributions from OIC governments, project-based grants from international donors and development agencies, and technical assistance engagements with member state institutions. Its primary customers are OIC member state ministries of water, environment, and agriculture, supplemented by regional organizations, donor agencies, and an emerging community of WEFE Nexus practitioners.

INWRDAM's core technology and product surface centers on the WEFE Hub, a regional digital platform (hub-inwrdam.net) soft-launched in September 2024 that integrates interactive maps, satellite-based tracking (e.g., the 3R's Map for rainwater harvesting sites), decision-support dashboards, capacity-building modules, and open data assets co-created with member states. The platform serves as the central digital interface connecting governments, donors, NGOs, investors, private sector, and academia. Surrounding this platform, INWRDAM runs a portfolio of nine+ thematic programs including Smart DESERT (agricultural entrepreneurship), 3R's for Resilience (rainwater harvesting), Blue Peace Middle East (hydro-diplomacy, coordinated by INWRDAM since 2023), WISE, Nature-Based Solutions Against Drought, Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater, Flood Risk Reduction in Amman, and institutional capacity programs that embedded a WEFE Unit within Egypt's government frameworks.

The business model is non-commercial by design: INWRDAM does not operate a pricing model, and services are delivered through membership dues and grant-funded projects. Distribution occurs via direct engagement with government ministries, regional convening events (Cairo Water Week, General Assemblies, country-specific workshops), and the WEFE Hub self-serve digital platform. The organization has no disclosed patents, certifications, or management team roster, no equity funding history, and no commercial revenue. Its strategic significance rests on its unique regulatory standing as the only OIC-affiliated network dedicated to water resources development, providing a near-exclusive convening and capacity-building channel across the MENA region and beyond.

Name

Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management

Legal name

Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management

Website

https://inwrdam.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INWRDAM is an OIC-affiliated intergovernmental Think and Do Tank, headquartered in Amman, Jordan, that promotes integrated Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus approaches across 38 member states through the WEFE Hub digital platform and a portfolio of water resource management programs funded by member contributions and donor grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Resources Management and Intergovernmental Network Services

NAICS

International Affairs (928120), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH)

Keywords

• Water resources management
• WEFE Nexus approach
• Hydro-diplomacy services
• Capacity building programs
• Transboundary water cooperation

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Member State Contributions: Financial support from 38 OIC member states through annual contributions and dues to sustain network operations and programs.
2. Project Grants and Donor Funding: Funding from international donors and development agencies for specific projects including Smart DESERT, Blue Peace Middle East, 3Rs Water Harvesting initiatives, and WEFE Hub development.
3. Technical Assistance Services: Capacity building programs, training modules, and technical support provided to member state governments and institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

INWRDAM is an intergovernmental network affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation that delivers integrated Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus programs, policy advocacy, capacity building, and technical assistance across 38 OIC member states. Its core digital offering is the WEFE Hub, a regional platform combining interactive maps, decision support tools, training modules, pilot projects, and open data dashboards, complemented by thematic programs such as Smart DESERT, 3R's for Resilience, Blue Peace Middle East, and Water Innovation for Sustainable Economy (WISE).

Product overview

INWRDAM operates as a networked portfolio of programs rather than a unified software product. The core platform is The WEFE Hub (hub-inwrdam.net), which serves as the central digital interface connecting data, tools, and partners across the Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus. Surrounding this platform are thematic programs including Smart DESERT (agricultural/entrepreneurship support), 3R's for Resilience (rainwater harvesting), the WEFE Nexus Hub for MENA, Blue Peace Middle East, Water Innovation for Sustainable Economy (WISE), Water Data to Decision-Making, Nature-Based Solutions Against Drought, Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater, and Flood Risk Reduction initiatives. These programs operate both independently and in coordination with the central WEFE Hub to deliver capacity building, policy advocacy, pilot projects, and regional cooperation across 38 OIC member states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The WEFE Hub Regional hub for the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) Nexus that connects data, tools, and partners to accelerate cross-sector solutions. Features policy briefs, training modules, pilot projects, and dashboards co-created with member states.
• Smart DESERT Project providing technical support to farms, processing units, and home-based businesses; supporting entrepreneurship to improve beneficiaries' access to regular income; and improving working conditions and respect of labor law.
• 3R's for Resilience (Rainwater Harvesting) Project focused on implementation of water harvesting sites, capacity building of MWI staff, local communities and other stakeholders, and initiation of national water harvesting (3Rs) policy dialogue.
• Establishment and Institutionalization of WEFE Nexus Hub for MENA Project enhancing capacities of WEFE Nexus Practitioners in MENA, defining priorities for advancing policies and regulatory frameworks, and integrating WEFE approach into Egypt's institutional frameworks through supporting a dedicated WEFE Unit.
• Blue Peace Middle East Regional initiative promoting cooperation and hydro-diplomacy across the Middle East through water resource management and conflict resolution strategies.
• Rainwater Harvesting 3R's Practices and Policy Dialogue in Jordan Initiative focused on implementation of water harvesting sites, capacity building of MWI staff, local communities and other stakeholders, and initiation of national water harvesting (3Rs) policy dialogue in Jordan.
• Water Innovation for Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative focused on water innovation for sustainable economic development across member states.
• Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater Program supporting safe reuse of treated wastewater for agricultural and other sustainable purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Enhanced capacities of WEFE Nexus Practitioners in MENA through established programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WEFE Hub PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Multi-stakeholder platform co-created with member states, donors, NGOs, investors, private sector, and academia. Soft launched September 2024, providing decision support, capacity building, pilot projects, and open data dashboards.
• Blue Peace Middle East InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023INWRDAM serves as the coordination office for Blue Peace Middle East Initiative starting in 2023, promoting regional hydro-diplomacy and cooperative water management across Middle East countries.
• OIC Member State GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner38 OIC member state governments including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yemen collaborate on water resources development and management initiatives.
• Partner CountriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended network includes USA, Brazil, Chile, China, Japan, Afghanistan, Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Spain, and other countries collaborating on water resources and WEFE Nexus initiatives.
• Ministry of Water and Irrigation (Jordan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapacity building of MWI staff, local communities, and stakeholders for national water harvesting 3Rs policy dialogue in Jordan.
• Dutch OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch-Jordanian cooperation in innovative water solutions under the 3Rs Project, showcased during Cairo Water Week.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Global Water Partnership: Intergovernmental water network operating across multiple regions with a similar think-and-do mandate. Direct peer because GWP also convenes governments and partners on integrated water resources management and operates regional hubs analogous to INWRDAM's WEFE Hub.
• World Water Council: International think tank focused on water policy that hosts the World Water Forum. Direct peer because both organizations convene governments and stakeholders to shape global water policy and run flagship convening events (analogous to Cairo Water Week).
• Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI): Water policy institute convening governments, researchers, and the private sector on global water issues. Direct peer because SIWI operates as a think-and-do tank producing policy briefs, tools, and convening events that map closely to INWRDAM's WEFE Hub model.
• Arab Water Council: Regional water-focused organization serving Arab states on integrated water management. Direct peer given the overlapping MENA membership, similar intergovernmental character, and shared emphasis on water security and capacity building.
• International Water Association (IWA): International membership-based organization connecting water professionals worldwide. Direct peer because IWA similarly builds practitioner capacity, runs learning programs, and curates technical knowledge — overlapping with INWRDAM's WEFE Nexus Practitioner focus.

Broad incumbents

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): UN agency with substantial water and land resources programs. Broad incumbent because FAO operates the broader WEFE/food-water-energy nexus at global scale and engages the same member states, often partnering with or absorbing work done by regional networks like INWRDAM.
• World Resources Institute (WRI): Global research organization with flagship water and food programs (e.g., Aqueduct). Broad incumbent because WRI produces widely used water-risk data and policy tools that compete with INWRDAM's WEFE Hub open-data dashboards for donor mindshare.
• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN): International organization working on nature-based solutions and water resource management. Broad incumbent because IUCN's water program — including nature-based drought and basin management work — directly overlaps with INWRDAM's Nature-Based Solutions Against Drought initiative.
• UN-Water: UN inter-agency coordination mechanism for freshwater-related issues. Broad incumbent because it operates at a higher multilateral level with a far wider mandate, but functionally competes for the same convening and policy-shaping role INWRDAM plays regionally.

Emerging players

• Global Center on Adaptation: International organization accelerating climate adaptation, including water resilience. Emerging player because it channels climate finance toward water-adaptation programs in developing countries, increasingly overlapping with INWRDAM's mandate in OIC member states.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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