ABSTRACT
The Vision exercises ultimate purpose is to generate global awareness of the water crisis that women and men face and of the possible solutions for addressing it. This awareness will lead to the development of new policies and legislative and institutional frameworks. The world's fresh water resources will be managed in an integrated manner at all levels, from the individual to the international, to serve the interests of humankind and planet eartheffectively, efficiently, and equitably. The biggest challenge in water resource management is institutional. Social organisation, government policies, technology choices, and personal consumption all have an impact. The pivotal role of women as providers and users of water and as guardians of the living environment needs to be reflected in institutional arrangements for developing and managing water resources. Water management in each country affects the global social structure, economy, and environment.
