OR/17/024 Appendix 2 – A functioning water management arrangement

Kebede, S, MacDonald, A M, Bonsor, H C, Dessie, N, Yehualaeshet, T, Wolde, G, Wilson, P, Whaley, L, and Lark, R M. 2017. UPGro Hidden Crisis Research Consortium — Survey 1 Country Report–Uganda . British Geological Survey Internal Report, OR/17/024.

A functioning water management arrangement is comprised of the following eight attributes:

1. Authoritative leadership exists;
2. Has the capacity to make and enforce decisions, including on rules-in-use;
3. Collects or sources, manages, and accounts for funds;
4. Undertakes and secures maintenance work;
5. Represents all users in a way that ensures equitable access to the water supply;
6. Recognised as legitimate by both users and the local governance structure;
7. Is aware of its own role and responsibilities and the roles and responsibilities of others;
8. Is linked to other relevant stakeholders and institutions.