systems cannot be transferred (i.e., in case an institution decides to give its water usage rights to a company). It also
includes innovative topics such as the establishment ofAutoridad National de Agua (ANA, National Authority of
Water) as the maximum authority in charge of technical-norm aspects of the nationalwater resources management
system with the participation of the ministry of environment; specifies more about the water usage licenses (i.e. in
case of no payment it is possible to cancel a given license). Now the water management has to consider the
management of basins, and the participation of public organizations such as locals and farmers as part of the director
council of ANA.
Since countries in the CAN share similar geographic, cultural, social and economic conditions, water resources
management has been considered in the Agenda Ambiental Andina (Andes Environmental Agency). As part of the
agenda, a strategy of the IWRM recognizes 21 Acciones del Agua (21 Actions of the Water). It was made by experts
and representatives based on the shared available knowledge and the shared interests of the CAN region [27].
However, the objectives are still general and there is a lack of indicators that can help to assess and monitor the
coordination of actions of the Agenda.