Mainstreaming Integrated Water and Environment Management

The main focus is on helping the poorest people and the poorest countries, but for all its clients the Bank emphasizes the need for:Investing in people, particularly through basic health and educationFocusing on social development, inclusion, governance, and institution-building as key elements of poverty reduction Strengthening the ability of the governments to deliver quality services, efficiently and transparently Protecting the environment Supporting and encouraging private business developmentPromoting reforms to create a stable macroeconomic environment, conducive to investment and long-term planning.

This includes implementation of the water-drawing permit system and the water resource fee system, and the mediation and arbitration of inter-sector and inter-province water disputes. (3)Implementation of integrated management of water resources, including atmospheric water, surface water and groundwater.