Multinational - Regional water policy of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS/CEEAC)

This intervention relates to the implementation of the Regional Water Policy of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS/CEEAC). The project is fully in line with the "vision of water resource management in Central Africa in the 21st century" adopted in Brazzaville in November 2000, which is based on five major strategic guidelines: (i) comprehensive and participatory management of water resources; (ii) regional planning and development of infrastructure projects; (iii) conservation of resources and the fight against wastage; (iv) human development; and (v) strengthening regional and international cooperation. It will also improve water resource management and environmental protection by building capacity to plan and implement regional water policy in Central Africa. The project includes building the capacity of the ECCAS Regional Centre for Water Resources Coordination and Management (CRCGRE), improving the water information system, and preparing a regional action plan to support IWRM processes in member countries.