1. Resolution No. 01-2011 National and State Water Summit 2011
1 PREAMBLE. The many high islands, small atolls, and lagoon environments of the Federated
States of Micronesia are blessed with high and unique biodiversity. Safe and clean water however, is
generally scarce and is a key factor limiting economic development and improvements to public
health in the Nation's four States of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Overuse of freshwater and the
contamination of rivers and water storage areas continue to threaten this critical resource of our small
Micronesian islands.
The water resource systems of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae States are highly diverse, with vast
differences in the overall supply of freshwater from rainfall, freshwater storage capacities, and the
infrastructure used to distribute and treat freshwater for human use. These systems are also subject
to high variability in freshwater supply due to seasonal effects, longer-term drought cycles, and EI
Nino/La Nina-Southem Oscillation patterns. It is also generally acknowledged that each State is
underprepared to accommodate increased variability in rainfall or prolonged droughts particularly that
associated with any human induced climate change.
Despite the importance of freshwater to the natural environment, the development of all economic
sectors, and improved public health, the Federated States of Micronesia lacks a comprehensive
national water and sanitation policy. There is also a need for a national cross-sectoral coordinating
body on water and sanitation to guide the sustainable management of water resources in the four
states.
2 PARTIES. This resolution is entered into by the President of the National Government of the
Federated States of Micronesia, the State Governors of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae States.
3 BACKGROUND. Recalling the commitment made by the international community to fully
achieve the Millennium Development Goals, including inter alia to halve, by 2015, the proportion of
people unable to reach or afford safe drinking water, and to halve the proportion of people without
access to basic sanitation,
Acknowledging the resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly of za" July 2010 and
Human Rights Commission of so" September 2010 declaring the right to safe and clean drinking
water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for full enjoyment of life and all human rights,
Reaffirming that the Federated States of Micronesia has obligations under a variety of Multi-lateral
Environmental Agreements to Conserve the environment and sustainably use natural resources,
including adequate flows of freshwater through watersheds and to the sea,
Welcoming the water and sanitation resolutions and communiques of the Micronesian Traditional
Leaders of November 2010 and the Micronesian Chief Executives of December 2010,
Reaffirming also the important roles and duties of Traditional Leaders in ensuring secure access to
safe drinking water and sanitation in order to sustain their communities as well as Micronesia's unique
biodiversity,
Respecting the varied land tenure systems used throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and
the need for consideration of these in water resource and sanitation management,
Recognising that landowners, local traditional leaders, non-governmental organisations, Church and
women's groups, and local, state and national governments all have a role to play in water resource
management and that "Water is Everyone's Business", and
Deeply concerned that the Federated States of Micronesia lacks a comprehensive water and
sanitation policy,
4. PURPOSE. The Purpose of this Resolution is to facilitate:

2. • strengthened coordination of government service delivery for water and sanitation throughout
the Federated States of Micronesia, and
• co-operation among the parties to develop and implement a National Comprehensive Water
and Sanitation Policy, including a "National Water OutlooK' and Water Sector Investment Plan.
5. TASKSBYTHE PARTIES.
The Parties undertake to:
l. Participate as members of the National Water Task Force o.~tlined in Annex 1 of this
agreement,
II. Facilitate the cross-sectoral and intergovernmental dialogue necessary for the preparation of
a National Water Outlook and Water Sector Investment Plan,
III. Develop the Framework National Water Policy outlined in Annex 2 of this agreement, leading
to finalisation and endorsement of a National Comprehensive Water and Sanitation Policy by
August 2011,
IV. Encourage improved information sharing between and amongst communities, traditional
leaders, and State and National Government Departments to enhance the replication and
mainstreaming of best water resource and wastewater management practices into national
development planning and supporting legal frameworks for water and sanitation,
V. Co--operate with each other and the Federated States of Micronesia's development and
technical advisory partners in streamlining efforts Integrated Water Resources Management
and improved Water-Use Efficiency throughout the States of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and
Kosrae,
Honorable~ Lyndon H. Jackson
State of Kosrae
March 22,2011
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3. ANNEX I
Terms of Reference for the Federated States of Micronesia's
National Water Task Force
1. MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATIONAL WATER TASK FORCE
1.1 Full members of the Federated States of Micronesia's National Water Task Force (FSM
NWTF) shall consist solely of representatives of the following offices and groups:
I. Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia
II. Offices of the Governors of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae States
III. Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Foreign Affairs
IV. Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Resources and Development;
V. Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Transport, Communications, and
Infrastructu re
VI. Federated States of Micronesia's Office of Environment and Emergency Management
VII. Federated States of Micronesia's Office of Planning and Statistics
VIII. Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Health
IX. Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Finance
X. Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Justice
XI. National Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Focal Point
XII. Business sector and environmental Non-Governmental Organisation representatives
1.2 The FSM NWTF shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson from amongst its full
members by 1st May, 2011 with responsibility for chairing each formal meeting of the
Committee and for acting as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of any FSM NWTF meetings
convened;
1.3 The FSM NWTF may agree, by consensus at the commencement of each meeting to co-opt
additional experts as observers or advisors to any meeting of the FSM NWTF or part thereof,
as the FSM NWTF shall deem appropriate.
2. SECRETARIAT OF THE NATIONAL WATER TASK FORCE
2.1 The National Water Policy Officer in the office of the Federated States of Micronesia's
Department of Resources and Development shall act as Secretary to the meetings of the
FSM NWTF.
2.2 The Federated States of Micronesia's nationally nominated Integrated Water Resource
Management (IWRM) Focal Point may also provide Secretariat and technical support to the
meetings and work of the FSM NWTF as required.
3. MEETINGS OF THE NATIONAL WATER TASK FORCE
3.1 The National Water Policy Officer shall convene regular quarterly meetings of the FSM
NWTF.
3.2 Ad hoc meetings may be convened by the Chairperson:
• when a majority of the Committee members make a request for such a meeting to the
National Water Policy Officer or the National Integrated Water Resource Management
Focal Point;

4. • at the request of the National Water Policy Officer and/or National Integrated Water
Resource Management Focal Point when circumstances demand.
4. TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL WATER TASK FORCE
The Federated States of Micronesia's National Water Task Force shall operate on the basis of
consensus to:
i. Provide direction and strategic guidance to the National Water Policy Officer and to the
Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Resources and Development regarding
development of a Comprehensive National Water and Sanitation Policy,
ii. Contribute to and oversee the preparation of an annual "Federated States of Micronesia
National Water Outlook: and Water Sector Investment Plan,
iii. Guide the mainstreaming of Integrated Water Resource Management and Water-Use
Efficiency principles, and "Ridge to Reef' and "Community to Congress" management
approaches, into National and State government service delivery for water resource
management and sanitation,
iv. Review planned and ongoing water and sanitation projects in the States of Yap, Chuuk,
Pohnpei and Kosrae with the aim of minimising duplication of efforts, and to identify
opportunities for cooperation and the sharing of examples of best practices in water and
wastewater management throughout the Federated States of Micronesia;
v. Assess stakeholder involvement in water resource and wastewater management and to take
action where necessary to ensure appropriate levels of government, traditional rights and
customs, environmental Non-Governmental Organisations, Church and Women's groups, and
private sector engagement;
vi. Review community awareness of the need for improved water resource management
throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and guide the National Water Policy Officer in
planning and implemented water conservation awareness campaigns;
vii. Ensure compatibility between the activities of national demonstration projects and other
National, State and community-based activities for Integrated Water Resource Management
and Water Use Efficiency; and
viii. Assist the National Water Policy Officer in leveraging required funding that may be required
from time to time.
ix. Agree at their first meeting: a) the membership, meeting arrangements, and terms of
reference of the committee; and b) such standing orders and manner of conducting business
as may be considered necessary by the committee. .
5. CONDUCT OF COMMITTEE BUSINESS
The National Water Task Force shall operate and take decisions on the basis of consensus, regarding
any matter relating to project execution that has regional significance.
Where full consensus cannot be achieved in reaching agreement during a full meeting of the
Committee, the Secretariat shall, in consultation with the Chairperson, facilitate negotiations between
meetings with a view to seeking resolution, and will report the results of these negotiations to the
Committee members.
6. OTHER MATTERS
Notwithstanding the membership and terms of reference contained in this document the National
Water Task Force shall have the power to amend, from time to time, the membership, terms of
reference, and rules of procedure of the National Water Task Force.

5. Rules of Procedure for the Federated States of Micronesia's
National Water Task Force
Rule 1
Drawing up of the Provisional Agenda: The National Water Policy Officer shall submit to the
National Water Task Force the provisional agenda. The provisional agenda shall include all items
proposed by members of the National Water Task Force and National Integrated Water Resource
Management Focal Point. Items proposed by members shall be accompanied by an explanatory
message and, if possible, by background documentation which shall be submitted to the National
Water Policy Officer at least 4 weeks (20 working days) prior to the meeting.
Rule2
Distribution of the Agenda: The National Water Policy Officer shall communicate the provisional
agenda of each National Water Task Force meeting together with all background documentation, to
the members at least 3 weeks (15 working days) in advance.
Rule 3
Adoption of the Agenda: At the commencement of each National Water Task Force meeting, the
National Water Task Force shall review, amend, and adopt the agenda for the meeting on the basis of
the provisional agenda.
Rule4
Elections of Officers: At the commencement of the first National Water Task Force meeting the
Committee shall elect a Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson and a Rapporteur from among its members.
Rule 5
Alternate Members: In the event that a full member is unable to participate in a meeting of the
Committee an alternate representative may be designated to represent the member concerned.
Alternate Members shall be designated through written notification to the National Water Policy
Officer two (2) weeks (10 working days) before a meeting of the National Water Task Force.
Rule 6
Regular Meetings: The National Water Policy Officer shall convene regular quarterly meetings of the
National Water Task Force. Each regular session of the National Water Task Force shall be held at a
date and location, fixed by the Committee at its previous session, Meetings should be timed to
coincide meetings of the Steering Committee for Global Environment Facility supported Integrated
Water Resource Management demonstration project.
Rule 7
Acting Chairperson: If the Chairperson cannot preside at a meeting or any part thereof, the Vice-
Chairperson shall act as Chairperson. If the Vide-Chairperson is also unavailable, the meeting shall
be chaired by the National Integrated Water Resource Management Focal Point.
Rule 8
Quorum: A simple majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
Rule 9
Records of the Meeting: Records of the meetings of the National Water Task Force shall be kept by
the Secretariat. They shall be prepared in the form of a draft report by the Secretary to the National
Water Task Force and presented in draft to the members. Members shall inform the Secretariat of any
changes they wish to have made. Any disagreement concerning such changes shall be referred to the
Chairperson, whose decision shall be final. These amended records will be the official minutes of the
meeting.
Rule 10
Distribution of Meeting Reports: The corrected version of the records of National Task Force
Meeting meetings shall be distributed within two weeks of the closure of the meeting.

6. ANNEX II
Framework National Water and Sanitation Policy for the
Federated States of Micronesia
"Water is Life from Ridge to Reef'
1. RATIONALE FOR A NATIONAL WATER POLICY
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) comprises approximately 607 islands spread over an area
of 2,700 km longitudinally in the Western Pacific Ocean. The four states of Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and
Kosrae are all centered around one or more main high islands, and include numerous outlying atolls.
The different size, geomorphology, hydrology, and climates of these many islands have resulted in an
extremely diverse range of freshwater systems. The four states exhibit vast differences in the overall
supply of freshwater from rainfall, freshwater storage capacities, and the infrastructure used to
distribute and treat freshwater for human use.
For example, some islands such as Pohnpei Island are blessed with high annual rainfall and an
abundance of freshwater. For communities on other islands and especially outer atolls, freshwater is
an extremely scarce and fragile resource. This situation is made more complex by sometimes
unpredictable seasonal variations in rainfall, longer-term drought cycles, and EI Nirio/l.a Nina-
Southern Oscillation patterns. The Micronesia region is also subject to disasters caused by storm
events and droughts, and it is generally accepted that all states are underprepared to accommodate
increased variability in rainfall or prolonged droughts, particularly that associated with any human
induced climate change.
Freshwater is central to the lives and culture of all island communities of the FSM. There exists a
wealth of traditional knowledge and beliefs regarding the use of freshwater throughout the nation,
although FSM's fragile water systems are becoming increasingly threatened by overuse, and the
pollution of rivers and catchment areas. An adequate supply of safe and clean freshwater is critical to
the development of the food production, tourism, and fisheries sectors of the FSM. It is also essential
in maintaining public health standards and the unique biodiversity of Micronesia's terrestrial, lagoon,
and coral reef environments.
On za" July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the human right to
water and sanitation (document A/64/L.63/REV.1) by a recorded vote of 122 in favour to none against.
This resolution "declares the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right
that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights". This resolution was reinforced by
the United Nations Human Rights Council on ao" September 2010 when it adopted by consensus a
resolution (A/HRC/15/L.14) affirming that water and sanitation are human rights. The world now has a
legal obligation to ensure that people have access to clean water and sanitation.
In considering these global resolutions, Micronesia's traditional leaders called upon the Micronesia
region to "ensure access and right to safe and clean drinking water" during the Fifth Micronesian
Traditional Leaders Conference in November 2010. Their resolution "Endorsing Access and Right to
Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation in the Micronesia Region" calls upon landowners, local traditional
leaders, and local, state and national governments to work together in developing by 2011 "National
Water and Sanitation Policies" based on the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management.
The Presidents and Governors of Micronesia built upon this during the 14th Micronesian Chief
Executives Summit by calling on all jurisdictions of Micronesia to develop national water policies.
This Framework National Water and Sanitation Policy represent an important step in meeting this
Challenge. Each separately governed state of the FSM has its own Water Utility and Environmental
Protection Agency, and related water quality standards and regulations. The FSM however, currently
lacks an overarching policy guiding water and wastewater management. It is envisaged that this
framework water policy will be developed during 2011 through a consultative process led by the
National Water Task Force. The output will include a Comprehensive National Water and Sanitation
Policy, including a "Federated States of Micronesia National Water Outlook" and Water Sector
Investment Plan.

7. 2. OVERVIEW OF FRESHWATER RESOURCES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT IN THE
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Approximately 60 percent of water resources in FSM exist as surface water in the form of small,
intermittent streams that drain catchments areas of limited aerial extent. The streams are low for
about 20 percent of the year. The development of surface water is therefore inherently expensive,
since it requires the construction of dams to impound the surface runoff for use during dry periods.
The topography in the stream basins is not conducive to the construction of economical dams.
Furthermore, surface water requires extensive and costly treatment, largely to reduce high turbidity,
undesirable taste and odours, and to remove all micro-organisms.
The remaining 40 percent of the islands' water resources exist as groundwater in small, dispersed
zones of sedimentary deposits, weathered volcanics and weathered schist. These formations are not
conducive to the development of high yielding wells as drilling through such sediments is expensive.
However, the hydrogeology is suitable for multiple, low- to medium-yielding wells in the range of 20-
150 gallons per minutes. The quality of the ground water is mostly excellent, but many health hazards
in the FSM are related to poor water quality and limited water quantity. The small low lying coral
islands face severe constraints in terms of both the quality and quantity of freshwater due to limited
groundwater resources and protected by a thin permeable water lens. Water use practices, arising
from the general historical availability of water from rains, are extravagant when water is available.
All four of the focal islands have coastal mangrove fringes and intermittent development along their
coasts, with much less interior development. The natural vegetative cover is dense on all islands and
has not generally been disrupted for intensive agriculture use. Whether planned or fortuitous, this has
protected watersheds, helping to reduce the rapid runoff and maintaining a reasonable recharge
opportunity for the aquifers that are important to each State for a portion of its water supply. The direct
runoff from these intense rainfalls, even on these relatively small surface catchments, also provides
one important source of water for all four islands; however, in each case, drought periods also arise
when supplementation from ground water sources is important, and even critical. The islands are
prone to extremely damaging natural disasters, in the form of typhoon, extended drought, landslides,
tidal erosion and extensive floods.
Roof catchments exist in all four islands. In many of the islands, there are no appropriate actions or
policy to protect and safeguard watershed and groundwater resources, which poses a threat due to
the rapid population growth on the main islands. On the outer islands, there are no piped water
systems and the residents rely exclusively on individual rainwater catchments and dug wells. The
standard of construction and maintenance of these facilities varies considerably from island to island.
The piped water systems utilize stream water sources and consist of a small intake across the stream,
a raw water main to the treatment plant (for those systems which incorporate treatment) and a
transmission and distribution network. Water treatment is by rapid filtration, followed by chlorination.
Only 5 systems out of about 70 have treatment facilities, and most systems supply untreated water.
Groundwater systems usually consist of a production borehole fitted with a submersible pump, and a
transmission and distribution network. A chlorine injection procedure is sometimes incorporated into
the system at the wellhead. A total of about 90 boreholes have so far been drilled in the main islands.
Only limited areas are provided with sewerage systems so far and large numbers of household still
have pit latrines or other unhygienic excreta disposal systems. Considerable attention is required for
planned drainage in the developed areas to protect the road pavement and foothill areas from land
erosion and flooding. There are now five sewerage systems, which serve Kolonia town in Pohnpei,
Weno Island in Chuuk, Colonia town in Yap, Lelu town in Kosrae and the Tofol administrative area in
Kosrae. The sewerage system in Weno Island, Chuuk State is non-functional and raw sewage is
discharged into the Weno lagoon, through a 2,000-foot long marine outfall. The dumping of solid
waste in particular human excreta is considered on of the FSM's foremost environmental health
problems.
Management of the water and sanitation sector is complex in FSM as it is managed by a number of
tiers of government, namely:
• The FSM national government which provides guidance and assistance including funding support
for infrastructure projects to the state governments;

8. • State governments, which provide funding for capital improvements and operation and
maintenance funds in each state. The key utility corporations in each state are the Pohnpei Utility
Corporation (PUC), Chuuk Utility Corporation (CPUC), Kosrae Utility Corporation (KUC), Yap
State Public Service Corporation (YSPSC) who take the lead role in the management, operations
and maintenance otwater supply and water resources management in each state, and
• Municipal government, which contribute to funding for capital improvements to local; water supply
systems. Municipal governments working with community group and NGO's maintain many
community water systems.
Contamination of indiscriminately discharged human and livestock wastes is a common threat to
freshwater resource in all states of FSM. Problems of land access in most states, especially in Chuuk
makes enforcement difficult. Given the diversity of tiers of government and dispersed nature of the
populated islands, capacity and expertise in technical, design and planning of the water sector in FSM
is limited. At the national level, the need for integrated water resources legislation, clear policy and
consistent planning approaches for improvement of a sustainable management sector are well
recognised by government. Like many PIC's, donors and development banks such as ADS assist in
reform of the water sector primarily with a focus on infrastructure and investment needs. Such needs
including water supply, are reflected in the FSM Infrastructure Development Plan, 2003-2017.
Cultural and traditional beliefs are entrenched in many peoples way of life in FSM. It is essential that
these be integrated into water and environmental improvement programmes, particularly in rural
areas. Cultural factors therefore affect the way groups use the environment and how they approach
health and health services. In case of rural water supply and environmental sanitation the approach of
community participation is crucial for sustainable development. Public participation in the water supply
sector has historically been very low.
3. DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC APPROACH FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA'S FRESHWATER RESOURCES
3.1 Policy Statement
This Framework National Water and Sanitation Policy have been developed to provide the rationale
and direction for a Comprehensive National Water and Sanitation Policy for the Federated States of
Micronesia. Key elements of comprehensive policy will include a "Federated States of Micronesia
National Water Outlook" and Water Sector Investment Plan. The intent of this policy is to mainstream
the principles of Integrated Water Resource Management and Water Use Efficiency into national and
state development planning and resource management.
3.2 Policy Vision
This policy strives to ensure that the people of the Federated States of Micronesia's right to secure
access to safe and clean drinking water is met, and that the use of the Nation's freshwater resources
is planned in a manner that maximises the benefits of this scarce and fragile resource for island
communities, now and in the future.
3.3 Policy Goals
The overall goals for a Comprehensive National Water and Sanitation Policy for the Federated States
of Micronesia are:
• to create an environment at the national level, in which collaboration and partnership in
addressing water resource and wastewater management issues, between all stakeholders,
and at all levels is fostered and encouraged; and
• to enhance the mainstreaming of Integrated Water Resource Management and Water Use
Efficiency Principles into National and State Development Planning
3.4 Guiding Principles

9. appraisal of infrastructure options (e.g. piped gravity fed, rainwater harvesting, desalinisation);
and
(d) population proximity to secure supplies of safe drinking water and sanitation services, and
implication of water demand trends and pollution pressures.
3.5.2 Compilation and analysis of national budgets, development policies and plans, and the
operational plans of relevant government ministries and/or departments to:
(a) Prepare an inventory of ongoing and planned national level actions for freshwater
management and sanitation;
(b) Determine and benchmark budget allocations and govemment expenditure on water
resource management; and
(c) Assess national and state level need for improved cross-sectorial coordination and
streamlining of govemment service delivery in water resource management.
3.5.3 Assessment of existing policy and legal arrangements for water resource management
and sanitation and recommendations for their reform:
(a) Preparation of an inventory of existing policies, laws, Executive Orders, Presidential
Decrees etc. relating to water resources and sanitation;
(b) Compilation of stakeholder recommendations for water policy and legal reforms,
particularly those needed to ensure harmonisation between different sectorial policies and
legislation, as well as between national and local level govemance frameworks; and
(c) Documentation of national budgetary planning processes and timings to inform national
initiatives to mainstream IWRM into govemment service delivery for water resource
management.
3.5.4. National consultative process for the identification of national water resource
management targets and performance indicators, and national prioritisation of water
resource management interventions
(a) States should cooperate to identify appropriate water resource management targets and
performance indicators, and prioritize State and National freshwater and coastal water quality
issues. States should co-operate with each other in addressing the prioritized water resource
and sanitation issues in the Federated States of Micronesia
(b) Each State should work to mobilize necessary resources, capacities and services, as well
as develop legal, financial and economic arrangements, including the adoption of a water
sector investment plan aimed at meeting the national targets identified.
3.5.5 Preparation of a "Federated States of Micronesia National Water Outlook" and Sectoral
Investment Plan.
3.5.6 Public Awareness and Exchange.
(a) Public awareness should be raised at the national, state, and local community levels on
Integrated Water Resource Management and Water Use Efficiency. Public awareness can be
raised through State education systems, campaigns and other activities.
4. STRENGTHENING NATIONAL COORDINATION OF WATER AND SANITATION SERVICE
DELIVERY
4.1 Proposed Features of a Coordinating Body for Water and Sanitation
The proposed mechanism for coordination and oversight of national water policy development and
implementation is via a National Water Task Force, with the following features:
• Multi-stakeholder representation and active participation;
• Maintains a separation between discussions of scientific and technical matters from
discussions dealing with policy and principles at both the national and state levels;
• Facilitates and ensures the incorporation of sound scientific and technical advice and
information into policy development and water sector planning;
• Emphasises and fosters networking at all levels and amongst all stakeholders;

10. National Integrated Water Resource Focal Point. The National Water Policy Officer will be responsible
for ensuring timely submission of substantive outputs, expenditure, administrative progress reports,
and annual implementation reviews to the National Water Task Force and the Water and Sanitation
Working Group of the Micronesian Chief Executive Summit (MCES WatSan). Independent impact
evaluations may possibly be undertake through the MCES WatSan or other regional projects or
mechanisms. The National Water Outlook and Water Sector Investment Plan will be updated annually
and every 3 years, respectively.
7. SUPPPORT
To achieve the goals of this Framework National Water Policy and the development of a
Comprehensive National Water and Sanitation Policy, it is crucial to ensure commitment and support
of all government agencies, non-governmental agencies, private sector representatives and
communities. In addition, the support from regional and international development partners is needed
for the successful development of this policy. In this respect, the responsible agencies and officer are
directed to engage with development partners to ensure inputs of technical support and financing as
and required.
8. APPROVAL
The Federated States of Micronesia Framework National Water Policy is hereby approved for further
elaboration this 22 nd of March 2011.