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Department
of Water Affairs and Forests - South Africa
http://www-dwaf.pwv.gov.za
The department is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy
governing water and forestry sectors. The site provides details of its projects and
programmes, documents, tenders, water use licensing and registration.
The
European Water Association (EWA)
http://www.atv.de/ewpca/
EWA is an independent non-governmental and non-profit making organisation dealing with the
management and improvement of the water environment. Besides the information of its
members on EU legislation and standardisation, the aim of the association is to provide a
forum for the discussion of key technical and policy issues. This is done by international
conferences, workshops and meetings, special working group for experts and publications.
Global
International Waters Assessment (GIWA)
http://www.giwa.net/
The aim of GIWA is to produce a comprehensive and
integrated global assessment of international waters, the ecological status of and the
causes of environmental problems in 66 water areas in the world, and focus on the key
issues and problems facing the aquatic environment in transboundary waters. The site
includes methodologies, reports, newsletter, events and much more.
International Water Law Project
http://www.internationalwaterlaw.org
The project web site was created to provide pertinent information on international water
law and policy and related topics. Specifically, the site offers treaties, articles, news
stories, case law, Internet links, and other relevant information. Many of the materials,
such as treaties and articles, are offered in full text.
The Office of
Water Services (Ofwat) - UK
http://www.ofwat.gov.uk
Ofwat is responsible for making sure that the water and
sewerage companies in England and Wales give you a good-quality, efficient service at a
fair price. The site provides regulations, speeches, information notes, press notices,
publications and so on.
United States
Environment Protection Agency - Water
http://www.epa.gov/water/
The site provides laws and regulations, funding grants,
publications and water news. It also provides events calendar, speeches on water related
activities.
Water and
Sanitation Programme
http://www.wsp.org/english/index.html
The water and sanitation programme is an international
partnership of the world's leading development agencies concerned with water and
sanitation services for the poor. The site gives information on its activities, focus
area, partnership, publications and videos.
The
Water Page - Africa
http://www.thewaterpage.com/
The Water Page is an independent initiative dedicated to the promotion of sustainable
water resources management and use. A particular emphasis is placed on the development,
utilisation and protection of water in Africa and other developing regions. The web site
is a rich source of information with news items, feature articles, documents, laws and
policy, links and much more.
Water Utility
Partnership
http://www.wupafrica.org
The WUP was established to boost water sector reforms
process so as to develop water supply and sanitation sector in Africa. The Partnership
seeks to unite all the stakeholders in Africa through networking with the UAWS (Union of
African Water Suppliers) and the ITN Centres. Activities emphasize addressing problems in
urban and particularly peri-urban areas and promotes the principles of integrated Water
Resources Management. The WUP web sites hosts status report on Reforms in Water sector in
African countries. Besides, it also provides information on various projects, completed
events, and funding opportunities.
World Bank -
Water supply and sanitation
http://www.worldbank.org/watsan/
As water is so essential to life, the World Bank Group
strives to help its member countries ensure that everyone has access to efficient,
responsive and sustainable water and sanitation services. The site provides information on
all the activities, projects, and publications of the World Bank on this theme.
World Water
Council (WWC)
http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/
The WWC is the International Water Policy Think Tank
dedicated to strengthening the world water movement for an improved management of the
world's water resources. The site includes sections like resources, media, and events.
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