MUS principles

The ‘MUS Action Research Framework’ distinguishes 14 key conditions (or principles) that need to be in place at the community, intermediate and national level to implement and up-scale multiple use water systems. These 14 principles are-

Note: The expression in brackets show how they are referred to in different MUS documents.

Principles at community level

• Llivelihoods based services ( Livelihoods)
• Sustainable water use (Sustainable water use)
• Appropriate technology (Technology)
• Inclusive institutions (Institutions)
• Adequate financing (Financing)

Principles at intermediate level

• Coordination (Coordination)
• Long-term support (Support)
• Adaptive management (Adaptive Management)
• Participatory strategic management (Participatory Management)
• Adequate financing (Financing)

Principles at national level

• Coordination of sectors and actors (Coordination)
• Long-term support (Support)
• Adequate financing (Financing)
• Enabling policy and legislation (Policy

Read more in the MUS Research report.

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IWMI research report 98 multiple use water services.pdf  (918 kB)