ReportSession 6.1.2.Institutional Capacity Development: working together to support policy and legal reforms for equitable water allocation

Conveners: UNW-DPC and AWC

Main issues1. Definitions of equitable allocation2. Strengthening regulation and

enforcement 3. Traditional knowledge /water rights4. Effective demand and assessment of

needs and benefits5. Knowledge-sharing platforms 6. Balanced mix of governmental regulation

and market mechanisms

Main conclusionsNo tailor-made solutions, to be put into

contextDifferent views on what equitable water

allocation isFlexible legislation to keep up with dynamics

of changeWin-lose solutions, benefit-sharing (int.

waters)Empowering institutions and organizations

at all scales to enforce legislation

RecommendationsConsider water allocation as benefits

allocation based on real needsDevelop technical and legal knowledge and

expertise of staff of institutionsDevelop “enforcement structures”Mechanisms for coordination and

cooperation all stakeholders at national and local level

M&E mechanisms

RecommendationsIntegrate traditional and customary law in

national legislationAdopt community-oriented approach for

estimating water requirementsAdopt approach on estimation of values

created by usersReorganization of existing networks for

effective knowledge exchangeDevelop inventive-based tariffs

ProposalsProtocol for engagement of stakeholdersSubsidiary action programsTariff regime, each set of users defines socio-

economic optimum priceTraining of trainers Staff transfer and exchange programs to

build expertise in the institutionsNetworking at national and international

levelEnhance political will through awareness-

raising