Institutional Structures and Management

According to the International Water Management Institute, institutions evolve depending on the nature of water resource issues that a river basin faces and, in that sense, are not static systems but adaptive and dynamic systems. IWRM’s potential contribution to increasing water productivity lies in its ability to approach natural resource management problems in an integrated fashion. Resources available in this sub-theme include models and evaluations of water management systems, examples of institutional frameworks and others that support managing integrated water resources.

Institutional Structures and Management Resources

The Asia Foundation - Political Economy Analysis of the Teesta River Basin

Publication date:
March 1, 2013
Skoll Global Threats Fund
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Asia Foundation (TAF) in partnership with civil society organizations in India and Bangladesh began a political economy analysis of the Teesta River Basin. Based on field work on either side of the India-Bangladesh border, the analysis sought to identify the drivers of change for reforming...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia

The Corporate Ecosystem Services Review Case Study: Anglo American

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
World Resources Institute
The Brazilian government plans to increase metal ore output by 30 percent by 2030, with an increase in extraction from the Amazon region. This is a significant business opportunity for mining companies, but balancing commercial and conservation efforts presents a challenge. Anglo American, a large...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Brazil
Latin America and the Caribbean

Jordan Institutional Support and Strengthening Program (ISSP) Year 2 Annual Report

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to present the fourth quarter activities and achievements of ISSP as well as a summary of the year two progress and achievements in the program period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. It further reports on activities envisioned for the next period from...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Jordan
Middle East and North Africa

Field Guide: Maintaining Rain Gardens, Swales, and Stormwater Planters

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Sustainable storm water facilities (i.e. Low Impact Development-LID)attempt to mimic the natural water cycle. They function to slow and reduce the amount of storm water that enters rivers and pipes as well as filter pollutants to protect our infrastructure and watersheds.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

Tackling the Nexus: Exemplary Programs that Save Both Energy and Water

Publication date:
January 1, 2013
Alliance for Water Efficiency
Energy and water have an inherent relationship. Energy is needed to transport, treat, heat, cool, and recycle water and, conversely, water is needed in energy production. As a result, saving water saves energy and saving energy saves water. This intersection and interaction between energy and water...Read more

STTA for Construction Permitting Reform in Mongolia

Publication date:
December 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Mongolia (GOM) recently decided to draft new legal framework - a new construction law - considering international best practice and the WB DB Dealing with Construction Permits indicator. The fast-track package of changes (which should be understood in this document as the Cabinet...Read more

Case Study: Aqueduct Informs AU Optronics Corporate Water Strategy

Publication date:
October 1, 2012
World Resources Institute
WRI's Market and Enterprise Program conducted a global geographic water risk assessment with multinational electronics manufacturer AU Optronics. This assessment aims to identify which AUO fabrication plants are located in areas and draw from sources that face potential water risks.Read more

Meeting Community Environmental Health Needs Through Environmental Health Laboratories

Publication date:
September 1, 2012
Association of Public Health Laboratories
In order to better meet community environmental health needs, APHL undertook a year-long strategic assessment process. During the first stage, APHL interviewed community advocates and key leaders to identify trends likely to shape the future of environmental health. During the second stage, APHL...Read more

Restructuring the Litani River Authority, Lebanon

Publication date:
May 1, 2012
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Litani River Authority (LRA) was created more than 50 years ago as a development/engineering agency to harness water resources of the Litani River Basin for the benefit of Lebanon. Today a host of water-related issues have emerged in the Litani River Basin and threaten the current water uses...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa

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