outline. The Special Rapporteur stated that, even though he saw certain advantages in having such guidelines, he was however concerned that such guidelines were not truly legal norms and hence they might be inappropriate for inclusion in these draft articles, He was, however, aware that the incorporation of such guidelines in a legal instrument was not novel. (e) Economic viability of the activity in relation to possible means of yreventiont (f) Physical and technological possibilities of the State of origin in relatio.1 to its capacity to take preventive measures, to restore pre-existing environmental conditions, to compensate for the harm causeu ’ or to undertake alternative activities; (g) Standards of protection which the affected State applies to the same or comparable activities, and standards applied in reyional or international practice; (h) Benefits which the State of origin or the affected State derive from the activity; (i) Extent to which the harmful effects stem from a natural resource or affect the use of a shared resource: (j) Willingnese of the affected State to contribute to the costs of prevention or reparation of the harmI (k) Extent to which the interest6 of tho State of origin and the affected States are compatible with the general interests of the community as a whole; (1) Extent to which assistance from international organisations is available to the State of origin; (m) Applicability of relevant principles and norms of international ItlW,” - 265 -Article 7 of the &aft artioleo on the law of the non-navigational u8er9 of international waterooursee had aleo listed faatore whiah aonstitutecl “aquitabla and reaaonablV utilisation of watera in aa international watercouree. Due to the non-normative nature of these faotore, he had drafted the article in permissive and not obligatory language. Besides, the ralevanoe of these factors, he maintained, depended on the particular caeee
**Analysis**
The text discusses the factors that should be considered when determining the allocation of international watercourses, including economic, environmental, and technological factors. The Special Rapporteur is concerned with the potential harm caused by the activity and the ability of the states involved to take preventive measures and compensate for any harm caused.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade