Vietnam Water Resources Sector Review: Main Report

In many respects, Vietnam is ahead of some neighboring countries in investigating, managing, and developing its water resources: It has a sound legislative base and preliminary basin plans, and has already decentralized many functions. However, water conditions are particularly complex, and projected economic and demographic changes will strain the country’s resources. Thus, it will need institutional arrangements with which to better manage increasing water demands, coordinate sector investments, and improve the operational and financial performance of water service entities. This report presents a view of how the sector can develop over the next decades, but does not attempt to answer all questions.

Table of Contents:

Preface

Executive Summary

1. Introduction

2. Development Goals and Their Significance for the Water Sector

3. Water Resources: Quantity and Quality

4. Water Resource Subsectors
- Agricultural Water Control Systems
- Water Supply and Waste Management
- Flood Management
- Hydropower and Multi-Purpose Reservoirs

5. Managing Water Resources: Institutions and Finances
- Worldwide Practice in the Water Sector
- Vietnam’s Institutions
- Resource Management Laws
- National and Basin Plans
- Regulations
- Water Resource Data
- Water Services
- Development Issues and Priorities

6. Water Sector Investments

7. Recommended Actions
 

Post Date : 15 Juli 2009