National Water Policy White Paper. País/Territorio Namibia Tipo de documento Fecha 2000 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoPolicy Framework for Equitable, Efficient, and Sustainable Water Resources Management and Water Services. Materia Agricultura y desarrollo rural, Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Política/planificación Salud pública Manejo de recursos hídricos Manejo integrado Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Abastecimiento de agua Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Irrigación Ordenación comunitaria Derecho al agua Solución de controversias Escasez de agua/sequía Gobernanza Aguas subterráneas Efectos transfronterizos Relaciones internacionales/cooperación Derechos humanos Área geográphica Africa, AFRICA FAO, Atlántico Sur, Africa Meridional Resumen This Policy Document constitutes a strategy by the government's ongoing Review process to work with all stakeholders in addressing the challenges of Namibia's water resources. It is largely based on the Namibian Water Resources Management Review (NWRMR), which was launched in March 1998. The Policy Framework is divided into five Chapters. Chapter 1 outlines the present state of water resources in Namibia and sets out the reasons why a reform of the water sector is needed. Chapter 2 defines the guiding water policy principles and the detailed principles and objectives of water policy. Chapter 3 is the main body of the Policy and sets out the implementation of integrated approaches to water resource development and management and proses policy measures for improved management and conservation of water sources in Namibia and those of shared (transboundary) watercourses. It outlines objectives and strategies for the implementation of the policy. Chapter 4 contains the conclusion and Chapter 5 the glossary. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.mawf.gov.na