Reasonable and equitable water resource decision-making is at the core of good governance around the world. Sustained … water collaboration is an antidote to foreign relations disintegration. Lack of water quality and quantity policies can lead … to water insecurity for everyone, yet bureaucratic obstacles such as inertia and corruption must be averted in altering …

water management. Involving directly and indirectly affected individuals in decision-making facilitates trust and can … resilient water policies and inclusive good governance …

evaluating the impact of institutional frameworks on the outcome of private sector participation in water supply and sanitation …) arrangement in the water sector. The research takes place within the context of a development debate and practice, which … identifies water as a key poverty issue in a substantial part of the developing countries, which advocates private sector …

The present report contains six case studies that illustrate regional adaptation to key water resource issues resulting … from climate change and other causes such as increased water use. In addition to detailed literature analysis for each …

raises concerns for public health. Current reporting under the EU Water Framework Directive shows that a substantial … UWWTD implementation remains incomplete and other significant sources of water pollution exist, especially agriculture and … focus on controls 'at source' and the efficient use of resources including water, energy and chemicals. …

Europe's freshwaters are affected by water scarcity, droughts, floods and physical modifications. Many water bodies are … at risk of failing to meet the aim of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) to achieve good status by 2015. Future … policies should encourage demand management through actions such as increasing water efficiency. In addition, water management …