The Bahamas are threatened by over-abstraction, misuse and pollution of water. In the past, water management has been conducted through a single-sector approach. To address its issues, actions have been taken to move towards IWRM and a multi-sector approach. In particular, attention has been focused on improving stakeholder participation and advancing political commitment. Presently only being partially successful, IWRM implementation in Bahamas highlights that it is a long term process.
The WSC is the statutory body responsible for country's water resources management. The entity underwent institutional reform during which it became clear that need to increase water supply was a pressing concern; advancing a renewed interest in IWRM.