Legislative Decree No. 27 of 12 April 2007 establishing the High Institution for Water Management. País/Territorio República Árabe Siria Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2007 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Official Gazette No. 18, 2 May 2007, 4 pp. Materia Agua Palabra clave Institución Política/planificación Investigación Área geográphica Asia, Mediterráneo, Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Asia Occidental Resumen The aim of this Institution is to develop human resources concerning the integrated management of water resources. It is composed of 19 articles. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Articles 2 and 3 deal with competencies and duties of the High Institution which are the following; carrying out applied and scientific studies and researches related to water; carrying out joint researches with the competent Ministries in fields of water; planning, projecting and realization of training programmes in water management; qualification and capacity building in fields of waters; offering scientific and technical consultations to public, joint and private sectors; and, cooperation with local, regional, Arab and international organizations and authorities operating in water training, studies and researches. Articles 4 to 18 provide for the following matters: management and internal organization of the Institute; employment; and, taxes and incomes. Texto completo Árabe