NeWater - Generic tools for assessment of poverty, gender and health issues and mechanisms for dialogue processes in river basins

In this paper, a conceptual framework is presented for achieving reductions in poverty, inequality and the related phenomenon of ill-health through better water management that emphasizes a holistic approach for understanding the interrelationships of livelihoods, resources and institutions. It stresses that a locally grounded approach needs to be adopted by water managers at all levels, including, the national and river basin levels.