“Participation has limits and this process cannot be expected to solve everything in the community. The state also has to assume its role and not leave everything to the people. Everyone should assume their own responsibility. We don’t expect the state to do everything, but we don’t expect everything to be handed on to the community,”

Community Management...

This website is a focal point of information on the community management of rural water supply systems. Here you will find:

• The Nepal video on water, "Pani", that was shown during "Water Works" in the 3rd World Water Forum.
• A list of updated case stories of community based water supply management
• All the papers and information on the 2002 E-conference on Community water supply management, including the overall summary paper.
• Opinions and ideas on what community management is and how it can be implemented
• Materials to better understand and illustrate what community management is about

...and yourself?

Because we care about communities, your experience, ideas, opinions, suggestions, complaints and observations are crucial for us. You are welcome to contribute to our online community.

A Community Management Website in Spanish