Policy, Legislation, and Regulation

According to the Water Governance Facility, governance systems determine who gets what water, when, and how. The representation of various interests in water decision-making and the role of politics are important components in addressing governance dynamics. Resources available in this sub-theme include national water and sanitation plans and guidelines for improving the performance of municipal water and sanitation operators, among other resources that support water policies, legislation, and regulation.

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Policy, Legislation, and Regulation Resources

USAID country Profile: Property Rights and Resource Governance: Egypt

Published: 
January 1, 2010
U.S. Agency for International Development
The vast majority of Egypt's territory is unusable or low-value desert. Its agriculture and population are largely confined to the narrow Nile River Valley and Delta, about 4% of Egypt's total land area. All of the limited agricultural land is irrigated and most is productive, but...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Morocco Project Paper

Published: 
August 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
This project improved water management and address water pollution problems in Morocco by strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Environment (MOE) and by implementing pilot projects that focus on the policy/regulatory and institutional frameworks, technology choice, and community...Read more
Regional focus: 
MoroccoMiddle East and North Africa

Municipal Water Conservation in Jordan: Report of a Seminar

Published: 
February 25, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The scope of work included the development of an agenda for a seminar on water conservation practice which would address condition in Jordan with respect to water supply agencies.Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

Tariff Study for Taiz Water and Sewerage Authority, Yemen Arab Republic; Executive Summary

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This summary presents the main finding and recommendations of the tariff study for the Taiz Water and Sewerage Authority, contained in column 1 of the main report.Read more
Regional focus: 
Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North Africa

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