Despite these advances, water governance remains overly complex, largely emergency driven, and oriented towards short-term problem solving. To address current strategic and legal uncertainties, there is an urgent need to formulate a strategic vision for the water sector. This vision should include: more effective multi-level governance; better policy coherence and planning aligned with national and local priorities; more systematic use of economic instruments; a better alignment of river basin authorities with hydrological boundaries; comprehensive and consistent information systems; and better financing and regulatory frameworks for service provision.