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UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 56ILACPriorityAreasRegional PrioritiesStrategiesStrategic Lines of ActionITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT1. Watershedmanagement2. Management ofmarine and coastalareas and theirresourcesStrengthening of capacities inthe area of integrated waterresources, marine and coastalzones management1. Watershed management1.1. Develop participative processes for integratedmanagement of water resources1.2. Develop indicators of water potential at thenational level1.3. Promote studies and research of the waterpotential at the regional level both on aqualitative and quantitative levels1.4. Develop participative processes that linkintegrated water resources management andsustainable land management2. Management of marine and coastal areas andtheir resources2.1. Promote strategies and plans to incorporateinternational standards for the sustainablemanagement of coastal and marine ecosystems2.2. Exchange knowledge and experiencesregarding the implementation of actions relatedto the management of marine and coastal areasand their resources (i.e. through workshops,virtual meetings, networks, among others)IDB‐WB. Implementation of loan andtechnical assistance programs agreed inthe country framework strategiesIDB. Support to National Strategies for theManagement of Hydric Resources (Brazil,Costa Rica and Peru)ECLAC‐University of Cantabria. Evaluationof CC impacts in coastal zonesUNEP. Watershed and Coastal AreaManagement (IWCAM) in the CaribbeanSIDS (GEF project)UNEP‐Conference of Ibero‐AmericanWater Directors. Creation of capacities onIWCAM in Latin AmericaUNEP and Regional Partners. Integratedand sustainable management of waterresources in the Amazon River basin (GEFproject)