term *‘regulation” should be defined and recalled in this connection the possible definition contained in paragraph 3 of his comments to the draft article. He took note of the doubts expressed by some members on the wording of paragraph 2. Referring specifically to the question whether watercourse States could be required to participate in a regulation work, he stated that the phrase “watercourse States shall participate on an equitable basis”, which was drawn from article 6, was intended to convoy the idea that participation would be proportional to the benefits received. ll.aiae* ilQ.m inatitutiorlal L2u 275. In his oral introduction of the article, the Special Rapporteur ateted that while article 26 on joint institutional management might be viewed a6 going beyond the realm of a “framework instrument”, the needs of the world’s l2.u The text of article [26] as proposed by the Special Rapporteur read as follows 8 “[PART VIII. MANAQEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL W.‘~TERCOLlRSES) 1, Watercourse States shall. enter into consultations, at the request of any of them, concerning the establishment of a joint organisation for the management of an international watercourse [system]. 2, For the purposes of the present draft article, the term “management” includes, but is not limited to, the following functionsr (a) Implementation of the obligations of the watercourse States under the present draft articles, in particular tho obligations urlder parts II and III of the draft articles; (b) Facilitation of regular communication, and exchange of date 6nd information8 (c) Monitoring international watercosrse[s] [systems] on a continuous basis; - 121 -expanding population for fresh water resources mat¶e such en attitude obsolete. He remarked that since most of the world’s mejor watercourses were international, greater eff icinncy in water use would depend on increased co-operation among watercourse States in the planning, management and protection of international watercourses. In his view, therefore, the article
**Analysis**
The text discusses the management of international watercourses and the role of watercourse States in planning, management, and protection. It highlights the need for cooperation among States to ensure efficient use of water resources, which is essential for economic development, human well-being, and environmental sustainability. The text also touches on the idea of a "framework instrument" and the establishment of a joint organization for management, which suggests a focus on institutional arrangements and cooperation.

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