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
Planning for Sustainability: a Handbook for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Asset Management Resources
Water Conservation Planning Introduction
Climate Resilience Evaluation Tool (CREAT)
Climate Resilience Evaluation Tool (CREAT) Fact Sheet
Drought Response and Recovery Guide for Water Utilities
Community-Based Water Resiliency Tool (CBWR)
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