Dublin principle number 3

Looking at the principle number 3 of water resources management that were developed in Dublin in 1992 which has served as a base to a large part of the reformation of the water sector says ‘women play a central role in the supply, management and safeguarding of water’.

This pivotal role of women as providers and user of water and guardians of the living environment has seldom been reflected in institutional arrangements for the development and management of water resources. Acceptance and implementation of this principle requires positive policies to address women’s specific needs and to equip and empower women to participate at all levels in water resources programs including decision making, in ways defined by them.

 “Water is life”, “water is a rare resource” and “prevention is better than cure”. With this understanding the most effective means of consistently ensuring the safety of a drinking water supply through the use of a comprehensive risk management approach that encompasses all steps in water supply form catchment to consumer.