A web based communication and information system tool for water management in developing countries

This paper deals with the development of an innovative webbased communication and information system tool for water practitioners in Developing Countries. We introduce briefly the functionalities implemented in the webbased Communication and Information System which allows the specialised users in the Water field to improve the network communication through a virtual webbased system. Two implementations have been developed for two communities: 1) the AQUAkNOW Information system (http://www.wkmp.net/new) for practitioners in the field; 2) the EUWI Communication and Information System (http://www.euwi.net/new) for policy makers in charge of the implementation of the European Union Water Initiative.