6. Policy and legal framework (1 of 2)












 

   

 

An overall plan
An overall plan is required to envisage how the transformation can be achieved and this is likely to begin with a new water policy to reflect the principles of sustainable management of water resources. To put the policy into practice is likely to require the reform of water law and water institutions. This can be a long process and needs to involve extensive consultations with affected agencies and the public.

Bringing some of the principles of IWRM into a water sector policy and achieving political support may be challenging, as hard decisions have to be made.

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Changing attitudes
Attitudes are changing though. Officials are becoming more aware of the need to manage resources efficiently.

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