3.3 Water resources management vision and policy
A vision captures the shared dreams, aspirations and common view about the state, use and management of water resources in the basin in the long term. It is a statement of the long term goal. A water policy for the basin should be framed from the national water policy if there is one. Preferably a short document with clear statements, the policy embodies basic principles that will guide any actions and decisions on water in the basin. The policy statement would cover such issues as environment, equitable access to water, maintaining a gender balance, sharing the benefits of water, amongst others.