Outputs by 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. This section describes the various outputs by principles.

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)