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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.