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Institutional strengthening

Institutional strengthening involves improving the legal and regulatory framework to ensure sustainable management of water resources and the protection of aquatic ecosystems. Institutions are the formal and informal rules of society which define property rights to land, water, and other natural resources, and spell out the rights and obligations of individuals and groups regarding the use of and access to the benefits of the resource. They also comprise the rules under which the organizations operate.

Organizational strengthening involves improving the capacity of the groups of people in administrative or functional structures to apply the regulatory framework and the administration of the implementation tools. To achieve management effectiveness, the basic components of the organizational structure, such as the sectoral agencies, must have the legal authority and the administrative capability to perform effectively the management tasks within their area of responsibility. Organizations require appropriate human, technical, and economic resources at the local level to ensure that the whole set of water management activities is properly, fairly, and rigorously carried out by the corresponding organizations.

Training of human resources

Efforts should be devoted to training of graduate and post graduate students and of government staff to build an integrated vision of water resources management and improve capabilities in managing water resources. The preparation of qualified human resources is a fundamental component of any environmental policy. Training activities should be based on the following criteria:

• Enhancing the ability to integrate environmental management into planning and public policy.
• Stressing the need for incorporating scientific information into the management, regulatory and policy processes.
• Emphasizing the need for a new approach to environmental management and eutrophication control based on the development of partnerships of the public and private sectors and the participation of the community.

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