Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Water Law and Policy

• Historical evolution of water rights and governance

• Fundamental principles: human right to water, polluter pays, sustainability

• Exercise: Analyzing a national water policy document

Module 2: Key Components of Regulatory Frameworks

• Water resources management vs. water services regulation

• Licensing regimes and permitting systems

• Case Study: Comparing frameworks from different countries

Module 3: Institutional Roles and Responsibilities

• Roles of government ministries, regulators, and service providers

• Inter-agency coordination and conflict resolution

• Workshop: Mapping the institutional landscape in a participant's country

Module 4: Developing and Implementing Regulations

• The process of drafting secondary legislation and standards

• Public participation and stakeholder engagement in law-making

• Role Play: Simulating a public consultation on a new water bill

Module 5: Compliance and Legal Challenges

• Mechanisms for ensuring compliance with water laws

• Addressing common legal disputes in the sector

• Final Project: Drafting a briefing paper on a regulatory reform issue