Monrovia, Oct. 22 -- Stakeholders of the Mano River Union (MRU), who convened for a two-day national validation workshop, have adopted a joint communique focused on rectifying the Protocols on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.

Key outcomes from the workshop include the correction of the ESP acronym, the creation of a Technical Unit within the proposed management office, and the establishment of dedicated sections for Gender and Climate Change.

The rectification process also included provisions for conducting 360-degree evaluations of staff. Additionally, stakeholders recommended a 10-year duration for the ESP, with evaluation cycles set at intervals of 3 to 5 years.

Regarding the Operationali...