Decree No. 573 of the Cabinet of Ministers On improvement of the operation of the Ministry of Water Management.

This Decree establishes the main tasks of the Ministry of Water Management as follows: (a) water resources management, water accounting, reporting and balance; (b) implementation of the unified policy in the field of formation of water resources, rational use and protection thereof, prevention of harmful effects of water; (c) protection of the population and national economy against flooding; (d) meeting of the demand for water and ensuring sufficient water supply and efficient use of water resources; (e) modernization, development and construction f water facilities and waterworks; (f) scientific and technological support of water management; (g) ensuring safety of water reservoirs in order to guarantee reliable operation thereof; (h) improvement of reclamation and sustainability of irrigated land; (i) introduction of resource-saving technologies in the field of water management; and (j) introduction of public-private partnership in the field of water management.