Governance
As defined by the UNDP Water Governance Facility, water governance is determined by the political, social, economic, and administrative systems that are in place. These systems can both directly and indirectly affect the use, development, and management of water resources and the delivery of water services delivery at different levels of society. Improving governance for economic, environmental, and social sustainability is possible through the establishment of stronger public and private institutions, policies, legislation, and processes. Topics addressed in this theme include the principles of equity and efficiency, water administration, the roles of government and other stakeholders, and the frameworks to balance water use between socio-economic activities and ecosystems.
Governance Resources
Irrigation Policy and Management in Southeast Asia
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January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Contains 20 seminar papers reporting research and management efforts to achieve potential agricultural productivity through improved irrigation planning and implementation in Southeast Asia. Papers cover selected strategies in planning and designing irrigation infrastructure in Indonesia, Thailand...Read more
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South East AsiaTariff Study for Taiz Water and Sewerage Authority, Yemen Arab Republic Report Vol. 1
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January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report presents the findings of a tariff study for the improved Taiz water and sewerage systems, commissioned by AID contract.Read more
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaTariff Study for Taiz Water and Sewerage Authority, Yemen Arab Republic; Executive Summary
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January 1, 1977U.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
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Yemen, Rep.Middle East and North AfricaWater Quality Standards and International Development
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January 1, 1971U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to offer those concerned with social and economic progress in developing countries insights into the concept of water quality standards, and summary of progress to date in establishing such standards in the United States and in developing countries.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaA Reason to Celebrate in Burkina Faso: Organizing for Water
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Success Story. That observation, by the deputy mayor of Banfora at a recent ceremony to mark the inauguration of a water basin committee, underscores the need to protect and manage this arid, landlocked country's water resources in a way that ensures efficient and equitable use. MCA-Burkina...Read more
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Burkina FasoSub-Saharan AfricaPolicies Matter: a Legacy of Reform Creates a Future of Opportunity for Mozambique's Water and Sanitation Sector
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Success Story. Because of rapid urban migration in Mozambique, many of the country's municipalities responsible for water supply and sanitation infrastructure struggle to manage aging structures and provide adequate service to users'but this is changing. Water and sanitation play an...Read more
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MozambiqueSub-Saharan AfricaFair and Unfair: a Study Into the Bethma System in Two Sri Lankan Village Irrigation Systems
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report tries to answer two basic clusters of questions. The first is related to the way in which bethma is practiced. What are the rules that govern it, how do farmers make use of them and what is the role of the government, are questions that will be asked. A literature survey forms part of...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaUSAID Water and Development Strategy, 2013-2018
Foundation CenterU.S. Agency for International Development
The first global Water and Development Strategy outlines the approach that will guide USAID's water programming through 2018. The Strategy emphasizes sustainability, working through host country systems, using emerging science and technology, and learning from past efforts.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaWater and Development Strategy: Implementation Field Guide
Foundation CenterU.S. Agency for International Development
This periodically updated document is intended to serve as a reference tool to help USAID Operating Units understand and apply the agency's 2013-2018 Water and Development Strategy. By publicly sharing the document, USAID aims to ensure coordination of their efforts with the wider water sector.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaUtilization of Wastewater on the United States/Mexico Border: Management Options for Mexican Effluent in Ambos Nogales
National Water Research Institute
Along the Arizona-Sonora border, the same wastewater that was once considered only a threat to public health is now seen as a valuable commodity. In the present period, growing populations, more demand for fixed supplies of water and extended drought have made people realize effluent's true...Read more
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