ONWR and OPDC set Joint KPIs for integrated water management

Matichon•Economy•20d ago

Reader Briefing

The Office of the National Water Resources will implement Joint KPIs starting in fiscal year 2028 to accelerate water management goals.

•Secretary-General Chayan Muangsong reported that several water management goals are currently below plan.
•ONWR will collaborate with OPDC to set Joint KPIs to guide budget requests and project planning.
•The new approach starting in fiscal year 2028 focuses on five key water management pain points.
•ONWR aims to integrate data, planning, and budgets across all relevant agencies.

Overview

•On September 1, Chayan Muangsong revealed progress on the 20-year water resources management master plan.
•Village water supply system development has reached only 15.90%, while upstream forest restoration is at 30.60%.
•Wastewater treatment system development is at 57.98% and water distribution system development is at 74.26%.
•Chayan Muangsong stated that many projects lack readiness and have limited budgets, preventing them from meeting goals.
•ONWR will establish Joint KPIs starting in fiscal year 2028 to determine the direction of work plans and budget requests.
•The Joint KPIs will cover five areas: village water supply standards, water source distribution, urban flood and drainage efficiency, wastewater collection and treatment networks, and water management decision-support databases.
•ONWR will consult with OPDC to define Joint KPIs that reflect the country's critical problems and link them to budget preparation.

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Key Quotes

Chayan Muangsong

"ONWR will integrate issues that need acceleration with relevant agencies to upgrade the country's water management, focusing on integrating data, plans, and budgets consistently at all levels."

สทนช. จะนำประเด็นที่จะเร่งขับเคลื่อนไปบูรณาการกับหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้อง เพื่อยกระดับการบริหารจัดการน้ำของประเทศ โดยมุ่งเน้นการบูรณาการข้อมูล แผนงาน และงบประมาณให้สอดคล้องกันในทุกระดับ

Key Entities

Person

Chayan Muangsong(ชยันต์ เมืองสง)

Secretary-General of the Office of the National Water Resources.

Organization

Office of the National Water Resources(สำนักงานทรัพยากรน้ำแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The agency responsible for the 20-year water resources management master plan and establishing Joint KPIs for water management.

ONWR(สทนช.)

Abbreviation for the Office of the National Water Resources.

Office of the Public Sector Development Commission(สำนักงาน ก.พ.ร.)

The agency ONWR will consult with to define Joint KPIs reflecting national problems.

OPDC(ก.พ.ร.)

Abbreviation for the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission.

Policy

20-Year Water Resources Management Master Plan(แผนแม่บทการบริหารจัดการทรัพยากรน้ำ 20 ปี)

The master plan for water management whose goals are currently being monitored for progress.