Vision - what we would like to achieve in the long term

contribute to a long term resource security through scientific work
offer reliable planning foundations and realistic future prospects to people that suffer from resource scarcity, particularly lack of water
empower these people to adjust to the future and, as far as possible, increase their capabilities and reduce their vulnerability
play the role of a bridgehead between scientific research on the one hand, and developmental cooperation on the other hand

Mission - values and principles that guide us

sustainable development (ecologically and socially viable)
scientific work for the benefit of the local population and the development
long term perspectives and commitment
integrated approach (water, soil, vegetation and various human activities as one system of relations)
allowing for local knowledge and local needs in research (transdisciplinary approach)