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Integrated Water Resource Management
In 2006, the Department
made headway on the integrated management of watersheds spanning more than
one country and in coastal areas. Serving as a regional collaborator, the
DSD supported the design of national and regional policies that promote
sustainable management of water resources. These policies emphasized issues
including good governance, public participation, adaptation to climate
change and institutional strengthening. In 2006, the Department was
actively involved in the preparations for, and hosting of the Fourth World
Water Forum, held in Mexico City in March 2006 which was attended by water
sector managers from the Caribbean. Further, DSD collaborated with the
Government of Jamaica in putting together the 5th Inter-American Dialogue on
Water Management, held the last quarter of 2005. DSD acts as co-chair of
the Inter-American Water Resources Network, whose main activities include
these dialogues.
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