Water Policy in the Philippines

Offers an in-depth discussion of the inter-, multi-, and trans-disciplinary approaches to Philippine water policy
Reflective of complex and urgent water policy issues in developing countries
Sketches the multi-layered complexity and fragmentation that characterizes water policy in the Philippines
Presents key sectoral initiatives at national and local governance levels

Concludes with key strategies for a more responsive water policy and practice to ensure water security and access especially to the poor

Contenu

1. Water resources in the Philippines: overview and framework of analysis.- 2. Water supply, demand and uses and the drivers of change.- 3. Laws, institutional arrangements and policy instruments.- 4. Domestic household use and sanitation patterns in urban, urbanizing and rural settings.- 5. Industrial/commercial water use and pollution/disposal problems.- 6. Agricultural water management issues.- 7. Aquaculture/marine resources water management.- 8. Multiple/Integrated Water Resources Utilization.- 9. Sustaining water resources with environmental protection.- 10. National and local initiatives in addressing water supply, water quality and sustainability.- 11. Policies and institutional interventions for water demand management.- 12. Towards a more responsive water policy and practice: challenges and prospects.