The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) was commissioned to undertake a rapid review of access to and management of water resources in the Dry Zone, to assist LIFT and other potential donors and investors to identify the key issues and the priority actions for water management.<br> The study had three main components:<br> • A water resources assessment (surface and ground water) of availability, current use, and patterns, trends and variability at different spatial and temporal scales.<br> • Community survey to evaluate issues of water availability, access and management for different livelihood types in 24 local communities, including evaluation of institutional arrangements in relation to farming strategies and water management practices<br> • Review and analysis of existing program investments in water in the Dry Zone<br> Findings from the study are available in three reports (for details, see last page).