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Alireza Daemi

Water & Wastewater Planning Bureau

Ministry of Energy Iran

March 2009

In The Name Of God

Optimizing and improving water systems The regulation as a key issues for the

water and sanitation sector

The Regulation Framework and Access to Water and Sanitation

• In many countries, water supplied and managed by local operators under the direction and control of governments.

• The governments should be consider the Right To Water and Sanitation (RTWS) especially for the vulnerable people and local operators needs meaningful regulatory framework.

• How we can solve this paradox?

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What is the particular perspective we would bring to the discussion?

To be able balance between RTWS and independent regulatory framework.

Solving the conflict of private sector benefits and access to water and sanitation for poor people.

Gathering new experiences and statements of other organization and countries.

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Based on these unpleasant facts, improving wise water policy strategies that would promote water use efficiency has been put in the priorities of Iran water resources management plans.

1.3: Population Growth and Water Scarcity1.3: Population Growth and Water Scarcity

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45 years ago: The available fresh water per capita in Iran was ½ of the world average in the early years of 1960 15 years ago: The available fresh water per capital in Iran was 1/3 (one third) of the worlds related average. In next 20 years: The per capita of available fresh water in Iran would be ¼ (one fourth) of the world’s related average.Less than 10 years in the future Some parts of the country would be encountered with somehow water crisis conditions.

45 years ago: The available fresh water per capita in Iran was ½ of the world average in the early years of 1960 15 years ago: The available fresh water per capital in Iran was 1/3 (one third) of the worlds related average. In next 20 years: The per capita of available fresh water in Iran would be ¼ (one fourth) of the world’s related average.Less than 10 years in the future Some parts of the country would be encountered with somehow water crisis conditions.

1.4: The Available Fresh Water Per Capita1.4: The Available Fresh Water Per Capita

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Rivers & Water Resources

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• First Book: “the Excavation of Hidden Water” Karadji – about 1000 years ago

• 50 dams more than 200 yrs old

• Quanat: the famous underground water system which backs to at least

2500 years ago

What happened in the past?What happened in the past?

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The country's population has increased about 7 times

during the last 80 years and it has got from 10 millions in

1920 to more than 70 millions in 2008. At present Iran is

the 17th most populated countries in the world and based

on the data presented in UN it will be classified as one of

the 10 most populated regions in the world by the end of

2050. Therefore the need for water has been increased

but still the quantity of water is not adequate.

1.6 Population Growth and Water Scarcity1.6 Population Growth and Water Scarcity

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Title 1979 2008

Urban Population Access to Potable Water (Percent)

62.3 98.6

Rural Population Access to Potable Water (Percent)

Less than 24 86.5

Availability of Potable Water for Urban and Rural Population

سد سلمان فارسي

Allocated Budget to Dam and related Hydraulic Strictures Constriction8 Billions US$ pear year

•In many countries, water , supplied and managed by local operators under the direction and control of governments. The governments should be consider the Right To Water and Sanitation (RTWS) especially for the vulnerable people and local operators needs meaningful regulatory framework. How we can solve this paradox? What is the acceptable experiences in the word-wide? Present a paper and lecture, describe relationship with governmental implementation. Present video-film of public contribution. Illustrated Iranian governments programs.

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Spend around 1 us$ per CM for desalination plan

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Major Challenges and Trends in Iranian Water & Waste-water Resources Management

Unbalance sequence between demand and supply of water resources

Excessive withdrawal of groundwater resources for domestic and industrial use

Demand Management in accordance to priorities set in the National Water Plan

Pollution of water resources and its economic and environmental consequences

Efficiency in water systems

Risk Management of water related natural disaster ( i.e. drought and flood )

Efficient and equitable water price for various uses

Unaccounted for water (UFW)

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Recent Approaches and Water Policies

Promotion of Private Investment in Water Projects

Long-Term Development Strategies for Iran's Water Resources

Strengthening Scientific and Practical Skills and Potentials

Promotion of sustainable development and environmental views in water resources management

The 4th Development Program of the Country-Water Sector

In order to solve the challenges Iran has developed some important and strategic plans which are as follow:

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The Fourth Development Program consists of a Water sector in which 6 qualitative and 19 quantitative goals are considered.

The followings items could be mentioned:

Integration and reconstruction of the management institutions

Development and exploitation of water resources in the framework of sustainable development

Mobilizing more financial resources to increase investment rate on water projects

Strengthening public contributions

Enhancing water economy efficiency

The 4th Development Program of the Country-Water Sector (2004-2009)

• Potable Water Tariff in Iran

up to 7 m3 free of charge

5 cent per m3 in Average

• Agricultural Water Tariff in Iran

Grand water free of charge

Irrigation network 2 cent per m3 in Average

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Thank you for your attention

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WWF session 4.2.2 D. OLIVIER

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