INSTITUTIONS

Considering the lack of coordination across the water sector, and the institutional weaknesses which detract from the effective use of the water resources and which preclude the redressal of the grievances of the beneficiaries, the FFA has two aims; one, the coordination of the functions of all institutions in the water sector and two, the enhancement of institutional efficiency.

For achieving these goals, it has been proposed to introduce integrated water resource management through networking and the creation of an independent body. While for the working of institutions, the involvement of the stakeholders and the introduction of transparency and accountability linked to a system of rewards and punishments have been advocated. The actions proposed in the FFA are

• The Planning Division at the Federal level and the Planning and Development Departments at the Provincial level should develop in consultation with concerned agencies mechanisms for integrating the functions in the Water Sector, so that the inter-related issues could be continually kept in review and steps evolved to deal with them.

• Critically review the working of the existing institutions in water, through institutional studies, to determine the changes required for improving the performance.

• Introduce a system of performance monitoring of the institutions, for corrective actions by the controlling public bodies.