Water Charge Instruments for Environmental Management in Latin America: From Theoretical to Practical Issues: Conclusions and Recommendations

This presentation discusses conclusions of the policy phase and shows a new approach to plan and decentralize water management to accommodate multiple conflicting uses and excess use of water above assimilative and carrying capacities. The design phase and implementation phase are discussed in detail, as well as recommendations for water management policy frameworks. This document was presented by the Environment Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue for the 2nd Hemispheric Meeting held on February 25th and 26th, 2003.