Action Plan for Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in Eritrea. Country/Territory Eritrea Document type Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Climate change Environmental security Disasters Policy/planning Integrated management Freshwater resources management Potable water Governance Gender Monitoring Water rights Waterworks Water supply Irrigation Sewerage Sustainable development Sustainable use Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hydropower generation Industrial water use Basin/catchment/watershed Water shortage/drought Flood Pollution control Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea Gulf of Aden Abstract This Integrated Water Resource Management Action Plan, prepared and issued by the Ministry of Land, Water and Environment, shall be instrumental for Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the framework of the national development policy and strategy, which has recognized and addressed the importance of sustainable water resources management and increasing water use efficiency for livelihoods and sustainable development of the country aimed at promoting rapid economic growth and poverty reduction. The Plan was developed through a participatory approach, involving national and international institutions and NGO's. Full text English