available supply. Moreover, thepreservation ofexisting waterquality through effective economic andlegalpolicies isconsidered atoppriority. Likewise, increased attention should begiventomUlti-purpose waterresources development. 19.27 Theeconomic element willemphasize moreefficient utilization ofexisting financial andhumanresources inwaterresources development, whichcouldbe achieved byorienting projects tomeettherealneedsofthelargest numberof people, atthelowestpossible percapitacost,andbyestablishing projects affordable tothelocalcommunity (atleastforoperation andmaintenance) and withintheabsorptive capacity ofthecountry toimplement them.Training willbe aimedatremedying deficiencies inthestructure oftheworkforce, suchas shortages ofskilled technicians, andalsoatmakingthebestpossible useof existing humanresources, including women. Moreefficient useofexisting infrastructure wouldimplyconscientious operation andmaintenance, aswellas rehabilitation ofexisting water-supply systems. 19.28Technical co-operation activities willconcentrate onthetransfer and adaptation ofwatertechnologies, thestrengthening ofinstitutional systems, the exploration anddevelopment ofnewwatersources, andthepromotion ofeconomic and legalmeasures toimprove efficiency inwateruse.Interregional seminars onwater issuesofwidespread importance willbeheldasrequired andresearch pUblications covering development andmanagement issueswillbewidelydisseminated towater resources specialists. -6-(d)Tomonitor orintroduce todeveloping countries current technological options fortheassessment, datastorage andretrieval anddevelopment ofwater resources, bothconventional andnon-conventional; (e)Toprepare up-to-date technical pUblications andmanuals onissuesof concern towaterspecialists inthefieldsofground-water assessment, international riverandlake-basin development, water-planning, management, economics andlegislation. (b)CourseofactionoftheSecretariat 19.24Priority willbegiventoimproving theknowledge oftheavailability of waterresources, especially groundwater, andinstitutional strengthening, basedon interdisciplinary approaches, including technical, legislative andeconomic aspects. Development ofspecialized working tools,suchasground-water software formicro-computers usedinassessment andplanning, willbeparticularly addressed. Economic andlegalelements willbeconsidered intermsoftheir structural role(howtheypromote development andconservation), whiletheir regulatory components willberelated tothemainobjectives ofdevelopment and conservation. 19.25Support fortheimprovement ofknowledge willbeprovided through the dissemination ofinformation concerning surface andground-water resources andon technological developments ofrelevance todeveloping countries. Continued support willbeoffered forcarrying outsurveys, pre-investment surveys, andground-water exploration anddevelopment. 19.26 Emphasis willbeplaced onbetterutilization ofexisting supplies of vulnerable andscarcewaterresources through programmes related toreductions in wastage, leakdetection andrepair andcontrol ofexcessirrigation usage,aswell asthrough management ofdemandtocoverreasonable levelsofuseaccording to available supply. Moreover, thepreservation ofexisting waterquality through effective economic andlegalpolicies isconsidered atoppriority. Likewise, increased attention should begiventomUlti-purpose waterresources development. 19.27 Theeconomic element willemphasize moreefficient utilization ofexisting financial andhumanresources inwaterresources development, whichcouldbe achieved byorienting projects tomeettherealneedsofthelargest numberof people, atthelowestpossible percapitacost,andbyestablishing projects affordable tothelocalcommunity (atleastforoperation andmaintenance) and withintheabsorptive capacity ofthecountry toimplement them.Training willbe aimedatremedying deficiencies inthestructure oftheworkforce, suchas shortages ofskilled technicians, andalsoatmakingthebestpossible useof
**Analysis**
The text appears to focus on the management and development of water resources, with a emphasis on efficient utilization, preservation of existing water quality, and training to remedy workforce deficiencies. The economic element is also highlighted, with a focus on affordable projects and the best possible use of existing human resources. The text also mentions the transfer and adaptation of water technologies, strengthening of institutional systems, and exploration and development of new water sources.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, Economic development