A Proposed Strategy to Encourage and Facilitate Improved Water Resources Management in Latin America and the Caribbean

This study provides some background for the formulation of water resources development guidelines that are based firmly on existing conditions in LAC countries, while drawing from the valuable experience gained in water resources management in the United States and Europe. Part 2 of this study presents key elements which should be part of a water resources management strategy: namely, goals, instruments, and a conceptual framework for evaluating and analyzing water resources management needs and opportunities. Part 3 presents findings from country visits. In Part 4 the conceptual framework of Part 2 is applied to the findings of Part 3. From this stem some possible strategies for improving water resources management in Latin America and the Caribbean to be developed by the countries themselves and international donor organizations. Part 5 suggests some specific elements which might be included in such strategies.