National Water Policy (Uganda)
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The National Water Policy (Uganda) is the country’s overarching framework guiding the sustainable management, development, and use of water resources and services to support social and economic development.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
national water policy
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public policy document ⓘ |
| addresses |
climate variability and drought impacts on water resources
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gender and equity in access to water services ⓘ protection of wetlands and aquatic ecosystems ⓘ water-related public health concerns ⓘ |
| aim |
development of water resources for social and economic development
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equitable access to safe water ⓘ protection of water resources from degradation ⓘ sustainable management of water resources ⓘ |
| country | Uganda ⓘ |
| covers |
groundwater resources
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rural water supply ⓘ sanitation and hygiene promotion ⓘ surface water resources ⓘ urban water supply ⓘ water for production ⓘ water quality management ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
community-based management of rural water supplies
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cost recovery and financial sustainability of water services ⓘ institutional reforms in the water sector ⓘ private sector participation in water service delivery ⓘ transboundary water resources cooperation ⓘ |
| guides |
allocation of water among competing uses
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formulation of water sector strategies and investment plans ⓘ regulation of water abstraction and use ⓘ |
| implementedBy |
Directorate of Water Development (Uganda)
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Directorate of Water Resources Management (Uganda) NERFINISHED ⓘ Ministry of Water and Environment (Uganda) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Government of Uganda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| objective |
clarify roles and responsibilities of water sector institutions
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ensure water for environmental needs ⓘ promote efficient and beneficial use of water ⓘ provide a framework for water resources planning and management ⓘ support poverty eradication and economic growth through water development ⓘ |
| principle |
catchment-based water resources planning
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decentralized management of water services ⓘ integrated water resources management ⓘ participation of users and stakeholders ⓘ polluter pays principle ⓘ water as a social and economic good ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
National Development Plan (Uganda)
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National Environment Act (Uganda) NERFINISHED ⓘ Poverty Eradication Action Plan (Uganda) NERFINISHED ⓘ Water Act (Uganda) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sector |
environmental management
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water resources management ⓘ water supply and sanitation ⓘ |
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