Poverty reduction and IWRM (GWP, 2003)

This paper focuses on the implications for poverty reduction of taking an IWRM approach. The paper argues that no strategy for poverty reduction can be effective unless water policies in all their dimensions are brought within it purview, and IWRM is adopted which allows competitions over access and uses to be fairly and transparently moderated. The paper is divided into two main parts. The first part puts forward a strong case for applying IWRM globally and defines the IWRM concept and process. The second part provides additional advice and guidance on how IWRM could be implemented in different conditions.

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Reference: Global Water Partnership Technical Committee (2003) "Poverty reduction and IWRM", Global Water Partnership, Background Paper no.8