Water Management Transform via Data and New Techniques from Action Research to Policy Recommendations

Abstract

According to the 20-year National Strategy, Strategic Master Plan for Innovation Research and Development (2018-2037), and the 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan, the water resource management strategy focuses on water resources as a production factor for economic growth. Based on such importance, the research project on “The Spearhead of Water Resources Management on 2nd phase” was established to create a body of knowledge and innovation for the country to have both quantitative and qualitative water resources that can support future growth through efficient and sustainable management. The 2nd phase of the research plan focuses on more efficient water management in order to save water, especially in the rainy season, and increase water budget for the next dry season by using modern technology to help as well as developing and evaluating the ability of water users to group, collect, analyze data, create plans, and implement pilot projects to enable better water use and receiving planning by themselves and in collaboration with agencies. This research will provide insights into the application of knowledge and research in the planning and implementation of water projects and policy recommendations for water resource planning, dam management and irrigation projects, and the development of water user groups to use water economically and worthily according to the goals in the master plan of the national strategy in the future.