Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
A Market-Based Approach to Facilitate Self Supply for Rainwater Harvesting in Uganda
Published:
January 1, 2011Relief International
This Technical Paper was submitted, accepted and presented at the 6th Rural Water Supply Network Forum in Uganda. While it is technical in nature, it provides a lot of information about the Domestic Rainwater Harvesting (DWRH) project that RI implemented in Uganda where RI leveraged a private...Read more
Regional focus:
UgandaSub-Saharan AfricaUSAID country Profile: Property Rights and Resource Governance: Uganda
Published:
January 1, 2010U.S. Agency for International Development
Uganda has fertile soils and abundant natural resources. Control of productive land is inequitably distributed across the regions, between income groups and by gender. The Constitution (1995) vests land in the citizens and recognizes four historic forms of land tenure'customary, leasehold,...Read more
Regional focus:
UgandaSub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.