Introduction to IWRM in Myanmar: Setting the right strategy before master planning: "The Myanmar IWRM Strategic Study aims to contribute in a participative manner to the development of a national strategy for integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Myanmar1. The fullest possible use has been made of insights into delta management, IWRM and adaptive water management as developed in the Dutch delta programme and elsewhere in the world. The strategic study assists in responding to the national IWRM challenges and opportunities in Myanmar. It provides options and recommendations as building blocks for a Myanmar National Water Master Plan. It does not go into detail as may be expected from a comprehensive master plan. This study is at a strategic level; it presents an overview of the most important challenges and anticipated changes in water resources management, what measures could be taken and the expected impact of these measures as well as their economic and financial aspects. The building blocks, recommendations, proposed strategies and measures may be used by the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for initial decision making, taking into consideration their priorities. Eventually, the preferred strategy can then be further detailed in a future IWRM Master plan..."