OR/17/029 Appendix 2 – A functioning water management arrangement

Owor M, MacDonald A M, Bonsor H C, Okullo J, Katusiime F, Alupo G, Berochan G, Tumusiime C, Lapworth D, Whaley L, Lark R M. 2017. UPGro Hidden Crisis Research Consortium — Survey 1 Country Report–Uganda . British Geological Survey Internal Report, OR/17/029.

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