Good water governance is necessary to achieve water security, fairly allocate water resources and avoid disputes.[1] Correct use of water resources is necessary, first, so that the population of a territory does not die of thirst. Second, to irrigate their subsistence crops.[7]​ Third, for adequate hygiene, which provides them with health. Fourth, for greater agricultural performance, which not only allows them to subsist, but also export, and access more products.[7]​ And fifth, for the installation of industries, which promote development and wealth.

Providing a country with good water governance can be very cheap and have a great impact on its development. Much more, for example, than expensive hydraulic works that could not be used if they were carried out within poor water governance.[8]​ The water governance that is developed must adapt to the characteristics and institutions of the country.[9]​[7]​.

The fact that there is water governance in a territory does not necessarily mean that it is good. Based on its characteristics it could be classified asː.

To assess water governance in a territory, it is useful to prepare a map of the relevant actors, their competencies, their actions and their limitations.[11]​.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has formulated the following 12 principles:[12]​.

In 2014, the OECD launched the Water Governance Initiative, a network of more than 100 experts from the public and private sectors who meet twice a year to share experiences and make recommendations.[13]​.

The organization Transparency International has established the Water Integrity Network (Water Integrity Network), because the water sector is vulnerable to corruption.[2]​.

Good water governance is necessary to achieve water security, fairly allocate water resources and avoid disputes.[1] Correct use of water resources is necessary, first, so that the population of a territory does not die of thirst. Second, to irrigate their subsistence crops.[7]​ Third, for adequate hygiene, which provides them with health. Fourth, for greater agricultural performance, which not only allows them to subsist, but also export, and access more products.[7]​ And fifth, for the installation of industries, which promote development and wealth.

Providing a country with good water governance can be very cheap and have a great impact on its development. Much more, for example, than expensive hydraulic works that could not be used if they were carried out within poor water governance.[8]​ The water governance that is developed must adapt to the characteristics and institutions of the country.[9]​[7]​.

The fact that there is water governance in a territory does not necessarily mean that it is good. Based on its characteristics it could be classified asː.

To assess water governance in a territory, it is useful to prepare a map of the relevant actors, their competencies, their actions and their limitations.[11]​.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has formulated the following 12 principles:[12]​.

In 2014, the OECD launched the Water Governance Initiative, a network of more than 100 experts from the public and private sectors who meet twice a year to share experiences and make recommendations.[13]​.

The organization Transparency International has established the Water Integrity Network (Water Integrity Network), because the water sector is vulnerable to corruption.[2]​.