National Water Policy.

This National Water Policy, based on the Water Action Plan of 1995, establishes a framework for water resources management and development in Uganda so as to establish priorities in water use and to assure planning of protection and optimal use of the nation’s water resources. It also concerns supply of clean and safe water. One chapter is specifically dedicated to water use of for agricultural production. Other uses include industry, hydropower, recreation and ecosystem needs. The Policy puts forward the basic policy principles, objectives and strategies an outlines the management structure regrading water management, including management at central, district and local levels. Policy objectives include, among other things, efficient use of water in agriculture and climate-adaptation and equitable access to water resources. The Policy is divided into the following Parts: The Policy (1); Background and Rationale for Policy (2); Policy Formulation Context (3); Water Resources Management (4); Domestic Water Supply (5); Water for Agricultural Production (6); Other Water Resource Uses (7); Policy Implementation (8).