EU WATER INITIATIVE – RESEARCH COMPONENT 
Review of international Science and Technology cooperation projects addressing integrated water resources management – lessons to be learnt
(Posted 3 April 2006)

From press release by the European Commission:

‘The EC entrusted the review of some 60 international scientific cooperation (INCO) projects related to integrated water resources management to a panel of 10 eminent scientists. The review is aimed at learning about strengths and weaknesses of past research and guide future investments.

There is evidence of positive impact on strengthened human and institutional capabilities in partner countries and regions. The panel recommends to prioritise research in FP7 that addresses the need for constructively engaged integrated water resources allocation and management. Such research should investigate why societal perceptions that drive water allocations are out of step with fundamentals in ecosystems and the economy and what could be done to support more sustainable strategies.’

Full text of the press release, a technical report, a general public brochure and other relevant documents are available on the EU Water Initiative website:
(http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/water-initiative/iwrm_review_en.html)