«Проект по экономической реабилитации и построению мер доверия» Integrating interests and institutions in water resource management 25 th June, 2013 Eng. Ahmed Abou Elseoud Water Resources Management Expert

2 IWRM Principles: Rio/Dublin The “ecological principle” Finite and vulnerable resource…. Holistic approach…. Human and natural systems..

3 IWRM Principles The “institutional” principle Management at the lowest appropriate level… Participation by all… Vulnerable sections and women..

4 IWRM Principles The “socio-economic” principle Social and economic aspects of water services…. Needs of all users in a sustainable manner…

5 Implications Mechanisms and processes of “coordination” within water and with management of “related resources” Welfare of all Concern for equity Attention to demand management, environmental needs, and sustainability critical

6 Enabling Environment: Analytical Framework LEGAL FUNCTION ORGANIZATIONAL FUNCTION OPERATIONAL FUNCTION Establishing laws and policies River basin management Water services, uses and users

7 Enabling Environment Politics Policies Law Information and Participation

8 Politics Competing claims for water Competing interests over water management Need for negotiations and optimal outcomes

9 Politics Who wants reform? Who are the winners and losers? How can interests be negotiated ?

10 Policies Links with overall social and economic development Framework for managing water resources – Resource management – Service provision

11 Policy links with social and economic development Population growth and location Urbanization and industrialization Income growth Environmental degradation Fiscal constraints Institutional constraints

12 Competition for water

Policies: framework for management Resource management Service Provision Quantity & quality Location & need Demand & supply Levels of management, institnl effectiveness Institnl sustainability & participation by users, private sector Financing needs & sustainability Environmental needs & sustainability

14 Policies Time Cost Participation Comprehensiveness Flexibility Ownership Implementability

15 LAWS Formalizes policy intent Basis for enforcement Fit for purpose

16 Laws Existing laws ? – Cooperatives New laws ? – Legislation Transition ? – Decree – Govt order Purpose ? Time ? Trial ? Enforceability ?

17 INFORMATION AND PARTICIPATION Data for modeling, water planning and management Data for awareness, simulation, and participation

18 Participation -- what it does Broadens awareness – “more shoulders” Windows of communication– new ideas and feedback “We don’t know it all..”

19 Information and Participation Intensity Instruments Incentives

20 Gender Participation Impacts on women Evaluation and feedback by women

21 Rules Public sector Private sector Water users Communities NGOs Environ groups Basin entities Water rights Water planning and allocation Water management Regulation Financing M&E Information and communication Capacity building

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The Process: Implementing IWRM Economic Efficiency Equity Environmental Sustainability Management Instruments Assessment Information Allocation Instruments Enabling Environment Policies Legislation Institutional Framework Central - Local River Basin Public-Private Balance ‘water for livelihood’ and ‘water as a resource’

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Challenges An enabling policy is needed to have a government mandate that will translate the IWRM plan framework into a collaborative initiative of all water-related agencies, and supported by other government agencies. Establish an efficient and effective monitoring and evaluation system Continuous capacity building at the national, regional and local levels Sharing of lessons learned and technology options Awareness campaign and information dissemination as a continuous process Continuous technical and financial support to sustain implementation Mainstreaming IWRM in all water related activities in regional and local plans To conduct water resources assessment studies in water constrained areas to come up with decision support tools.

«Проект по экономической реабилитации и построению мер доверия» Thank you for your Attention ! Questions? Integrating interests and institutions in water resource management 25 th June, 2013 Eng. Ahmed Abou Elseoud Water Resources Management Expert