Regulatory Frameworks for Water Resources Management A Comparative Study

by Bradlow, Daniel D.; Salman, Salman M. A.

• ISBN13: 9780821365199
• ISBN10: 0821365193
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-08
• Publisher: World Bank Publications

Summary

This title examines how regulatory frameworks have addressed the various basic issues related to water resources management, and provides a comparative analysis of those issues. It elicits and discusses what it considers are the essential elements for a regulatory framework for water resources management, and identifies some emerging trends.

Author Biography

Salman M. A. Salman is lead counsel in the Environmentally and Socially Sustainable Development and International Law Group of the World Bank Legal Vice Presidency Daniel D. Bradlow is professor and director of the International Legal Studies Program at the American University Washington College of Law

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Abstract	xi
Acknowledgements	xiii
Acronyms and Abbreviations	xv
Chapter 1 Introduction	1	(12)
Chapter 2 Country Study of Regulatory Frameworks for Water Resources Management	13	(114)
2.1 Armenia	14	(10)
2.2 Brazil	24	(8)
2.3 Cameroon	32	(4)
2.4 China	36	(9)
2.5 Costa Rica	45	(4)
2.6 European Union (EU)	49	(7)
2.7 France	56	(5)
2.8 Germany	61	(7)
2.9 Republic of Kazakhstan	68	(8)
2.10 Mexico	76	(9)
2.11 Morocco	85	(8)
2.12 Kingdom of Nepal	93	(4)
2.13 Senegal	97	(3)
2.14 South Africa	100	(12)
2.15 Vietnam	112	(7)
2.16 Yemen	119	(8)
Chapter 3 Comparative Analysis of the Regulatory Frameworks for Water Resources Management	127	(14)
3.1 Statutory Framework	127	(1)
3.2 Underlying Principles and Priorities	128	(2)
3.3 Regulation of Water Uses	130	(2)
3.4 Protection of Water	132	(1)
3.5 Regulation of Water Infrastructure	133	(1)
3.6 Institutional Arrangements	134	(2)
3.7 Financial Arrangements	136	(2)
3.8 Enforcement of Regulations and Dispute Resolution	138	(3)
Chapter 4 Regulatory Frameworks for Water Resources Management: Essential Elements and Emerging Trends	141	(22)
4.1 Process for Preparing Water Legislation	141	(2)
4.2 Ownership of Water Resources	143	(2)
4.3 Underlying Principles and Priorities	145	(2)
4.4 Regulation of Water Uses	147	(2)
4.5 Protection of Water Resources	149	(2)
4.6 Regulation of Water Infrastructure	151	(1)
4.7 Institutional Arrangements	152	(3)
4.8 Financial Arrangements	155	(2)
4.9 Private Sector Participation	157	(1)
4.10 The Right to Water	158	(2)
4.11 Enforcement of the Regulations	160	(1)
4.12 Dispute Settlement	161	(2)
Chapter 5 Conclusion	163	(6)
Appendix I The Dublin Statement on Water and Sustainable Development	169	(6)
Appendix II The World Bank Operational Policy (OP) 4.07—Water Resources Management	175	(2)
Bibliography	177	(12)
Index	189