This is an excellent report from the Pacific Institute - looks at the issue and need for improving water governance in a global context. Link to the report.
Good comment on the need for improved data -
"Good data and ongoing monitoring activities are the cornerstones of effective water management and governance. We now live in an information era, and vast amounts of water data are collected in different ways and at a variety of temporal and spatial scales, from local stream gages to global satellites. Current attempts at information sharing, such as UN-Water’s Activity Information System, Documentation Center, and Key Water Indicator Portal, provide key data necessary to tackle the water challenges identified earlier. Despite these improvements, there are still regions lacking basic water data and information. Even when the data are collected, it is often not widely available or the quality of data is poor. Efforts are needed to improve the collection, compilation, and reporting of comprehensive water-related data."
Good comment on the need for improved data -
"Good data and ongoing monitoring activities are the cornerstones of effective water management and governance. We now live in an information era, and vast amounts of water data are collected in different ways and at a variety of temporal and spatial scales, from local stream gages to global satellites. Current attempts at information sharing, such as UN-Water’s Activity Information System, Documentation Center, and Key Water Indicator Portal, provide key data necessary to tackle the water challenges identified earlier. Despite these improvements, there are still regions lacking basic water data and information. Even when the data are collected, it is often not widely available or the quality of data is poor. Efforts are needed to improve the collection, compilation, and reporting of comprehensive water-related data."
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