Cooperative Agreement on Settlement and Resource Systems Analysis. Proceedings to the Conference on the African Experience with River Basin Development: Achievements to Date, the Role of Institutions, and Strategies for the Future. Held in Easton, Maryland on May 24-27, 1988

摘要

The paper presents guidelines for improved river basin planning developed at a conference of more than 50 international specialists. Participants reviewed achievements and problems of river basin development to date and proposed future strategies. A major theme of the conference was the importance of defining a planning process appropriate for the unique characteristics of African river basins. The conference supported environmentally sound water controls that can interact with local systems, such as surface and groundwater storage. The report also summarizes workshop recommendations on the following issues: the strengths and weaknesses of regional river basin institutions; the role of local organizations; the need for trained personnel; and the importance of research to improve river basin development. The report includes a French summary of the conference proceedings.