Abstract

Water resource management has emerged as one of the most pressing developmental concerns of the twenty-first century particularly for developing countries that struggle with the dual challenge of growing populations and finite natural resources. The scarcity degradation and inequitable distribution of water have intensified the vulnerability of communities strained agricultural systems weakened public health structures and threatened long-term environmental sustainability. Developing nations face the complex intersection of climatic variations infrastructure deficits governance challenges and socio-economic inequalities that collectively shape the water crisis. This research paper examines the comprehensive approaches required to address water resource management in developing countries by integrating scientific technological socio-economic institutional and community-based perspectives. The study highlights the importance of holistic planning sustainability-driven policy frameworks de