International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO)

The International Network of Basin Organizations (INBO) is a non-profit association under French law, created in 1994 and based in Paris. It has 192 Members from 88 countries, organized into Regional networks to encourage exchanges based on specific geographical contexts. The International Office for Water (OiEau) is in charge of its Permanent Technical Secretariat.

The INBO’s objectives are to develop permanent relations with river basin management stakeholders; promote sound water management in cooperation programmes; facilitate implementation of institutional and financial management, programming, data banks, and model development tools; promote information and training programmes in water management; encourage population education (especially for the youth); and, evaluate ongoing actions and disseminate their results.