SWOT Analysis of RWDBP

Strength

  • Improved quality of collected data about water resources
  • Improved communication among the scientific communities in the region
  • Multilateral Working Group – Jordanian, Israeli and Palestinian water agencies

Weaknesses

  • Collaboration among different groups difficult
  • Political and Security Issues
  • A travel permit often restricts training experiences

Opportunities

  • Creation of regional data bank which will help other organizations dealing with similar issues
  • Creation of regional bond
  • Enhance the Middle East peace process

Threats

  • Lack of political will to share the data
  • Country putting their issue first over the region
  • Short term goals overlooked over long term goals

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