Water Services That Last
Life-Cycle Costs Approach
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Table of Contents

Executive summary
Project outline
Principle conclusions
Recommendations for further work
Preface
List of abbreviations and glossary Introduction Finding out about water resources practices

  • IWRM: evaluation of the methodology
  • Conclusions and recommendations
  • IWRM principles selected for review

    • Findings on IWRM principles within projects

    1. Water source and catchment conservation
    2. Adequate water allocation needs to be agreed upon between stakeholders
    3. Management needs to be taken care of at the lowest possible levels
    4. Capacity building is the key to sustainability
    5. Involvement of all stakeholders is required
    6. Efficient water use is essential
    7. Water has an economic and social value
    8. Striking a gender balance is essential

    Conclusions and recommendations

    1. Overall conclusion
    2. Conclusions specific to the eight principles of IWRM
    3. Change is needed

    References and Bibliography
    List of participants in the project
    Summary Description of Participating Projects and Case Studies Reviewed