In FBiH, adraft watermanagement strategy is in the final stage of preparation and has the potential to act as a comprehensive, detailed and suitable basis for management of sustainable water resources in line with the EU WFD. However, it will be necessary to adopt and harmonize a laigc number of by-laws. The Framework Plan defines the criteria, conditions and obstacles for further development of the water infrastructure and management of the entire water sector, covering the planning period 2007 - 2016.