9th June 2020: Virtual celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the OECD Principles on Water Governance
By 2050, 1.6 billion people will be at risk of flooding, affecting nearly 20% of the world’s population.
Building on a Survey across 36 cities of all sizes in Africa, this report provides a regional overview of the allocation of roles and responsibilities for water management. Read more...
This report assesses key water risks and governance challenges in Cape Town, and provides policy recommendations based on the OECD Principles on Water Governance. Read more...
With 9.2% of Peruvians lacking access to drinking water and 25.2% without access to sanitation, Peru is not yet on track to meet the targets of SDG 6 “Clean water and sanitation” by 2030. Read more...
This policy paper uses the OECD Principles on Water Governance as an assessment framework to provide a regional analysis of the state of play of water governance in 48 countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Read more...
22 - 26 March - OECD Water Days - Join us to explore how to ensure water security for all. Read more...
The 14th OECD Water Governance Initiative meeting will be held 2-3 November. Read more...
9th June 2020: Virtual celebration of the 5th Anniversary of the OECD Principles on Water Governance
Read our new country case study: Water Governance in Argentina
By 2050, 1.6 billion people will be at risk of flooding, affecting nearly 20% of the world’s population.
Water in Africa
250 million Africans are expected to live in areas of high water stress by 2030. See the OECD work on water governance in African Cities on the road towards the 9th World Water Forum.
OECD Principles on Water Governance
Statement of the OECD Secretary General
OECD Principles on Water Governance
The OECD Water Governance Initiative
Plenary meetings
- 14th Meeting - 2-3 November 2020 - Virtual event
- 13th Meeting - 9-10 January 2020 - Paris
- 12th Meeting - 20-21 June 2019 - Berlin
- 11th Meeting - 12-13 November 2018 - Zaragoza
- 10th Meeting - 20-21 November 2017 - Vienna
- 9th Meeting - 3-4 July 2017 - Paris
- 8th Meeting - 12-13 January 2017 - Rabat
- 7th Meeting - 23-24 June 2016 - The Hague
- 6th Meeting - 2-3 November 2015 - Paris
- 5th Meeting - 26 May 2015 – Edinburgh
- 4th Meeting - 24-25 November 2014 - Paris
- 3rd Meeting - 28-29 April 2014 - Madrid
- 2nd Meeting - 7-8 November 2013 - Paris
- 1st Meeting - 27-28 March 2013 - Paris
Working groups
WORKING GROUPS 2019-2021
Indicators
- Summary of 1st webinar (20 May 2019)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (4 November 2019)
Capacity Development
- Summary of 1st webinar (20 May 2019)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (4 November 2019)
WORKING GROUPS 2016-2018
Indicators
- Summary of 1st webinar (25 April 2016)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (15 November 2016)
- Summary of 3rd webinar (15 June 2017)
Best Practices
- Summary of 1st webinar (25 April 2016)
- Summary of 2nd webinar (25 November 2016)
- Results of the survey on water governance practices
- Summary of 3rd webinar (15 June 2017)
Reference Documents
Documents
OECD Principles on Water Governance
OECD Water Governance Initiative Strategic Paper (2019-21)
OECD Water Governance Initiative Strategic Paper (2016-18)
Brasilia Multi-stakeholder Pledge to Implement the OECD Principles on Water Governance
Terms of reference
Terms of reference - OECD Water Governance Initiative 2019-2021
Terms of reference - OECD Water Governance Initiative 2016-2018
Terms of reference - OECD Water Governance Initiative 2013-2015
Water Governance Projects
Water Governance in Africa
The OECD is spearheading a regional survey across 30 African cities on water risks and governance challenges and a Water Governance Policy Dialogue in Cape Town. The aim of this work is to raise awareness about water governance challenges and solutions in Africa, share best practices and assess water governance in African cities. The work comes as a result of the King Hassan II Great World Water Prize, which was awarded to the OECD Secretary General in March 2018. Find the flyer here.
Water Governance in Asia
The OECD, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, produced evidence on water governance in the Asia and the Pacific region as part of the flagship Asian Water Development Outlook 2020 report to be launched at the end of 2020. The dedicated chapter on water governance focuses on stakeholder engagement, integrity, trade-offs across water users, financing and coordination across levels of government. It also contains policy recommendations drawn from international best practices and OECD experience.
Women in Water
Women and girls are the primary providers, managers, and users of water; however, women make up less than 17% of the water, sanitation, and hygiene labour force in developing economies and a fraction of the policymakers, regulators, management, and technical experts. The OECD is carrying out work on women in water decision-making. Find the flyer here.
Key publications
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