1843 During the installation session held on March 17, 2025, an initial diagnosis of the district’s waterrelated, environmental, and social challenges was presented. This session highlighted the need for a permanent space to disseminate information on water-use rights, manage water-related conflicts, socialize participatory monitoring processes, and leverage opportunities associated with the development of water infrastructure. Although the need for a specialized water-focused coordination space was clearly identified, it was not yet defined which articulation and consensus-building mechanism within the SNGRH framework would be most appropriate for this context. In this regard, the synergy between two levels of ANA proved critical: at the national level, the Directorate of Water Resources Planning and Development (DPDRH), and at the local level, the ALA Tambo Alto Tambo. Drawing on its experience in implementing the National Water Resources Plan, the DPDRH provided guidance on the selection of the most suitable governance mechanism. On March 26, 2025, during the second session of the Executive Roundtable, the Action Plan was approved. This plan included a set of activities under the environmental axis, to be led by ANA, the Environmental Evaluation and Enforcement Agency (OEFA), MINEM, and the Ombudsman’s Office. During this session, the ALA Tambo Alto Tambo underscored the importance of institutionalizing a space that would enable the continuous implementation of technical actions, such as participatory monitoring, water-user organization, coordination with the mining company, assessment of water sources, and the strengthening of local capacities. As a result of this discussion, the members of the Executive Roundtable reached a consensus on the need to establish METRHI. Finally, in October 2025, through Multiple Official Letter No. D000673-2025-PCM-SSGD, the PCM convened Session I of the “Executive Roundtable to Promote Development Measures for Ichuña.” During this session, discussions resumed regarding progress under the environmental axis. The representative of the ALA Tambo Alto Tambo presented the rationale for establishing a formal mechanism to strengthen transparency, enhance coordination with water users, and ensure the sustainable management of water resources. As a result, the participants agreed to promote the establishment of METRHI, scheduling the diagnostic workshop for October 24, 2025. This marked the consolidation of the transition toward a stable, territorially grounded water governance mechanism, supported by the minutes of the Executive Roundtable and by coordinated work both internally and with other stakeholders. This process was formally concluded through Directoral Resolution No. 0092-2026-ANA-AAA.CO, which officially recognized the establishment of METRHI within the framework of the SNGRH. 5.3 Members and Representativeness METRHI constitutes a bottom-up governance initiative within the hierarchical framework provided by the SNGRH. It is grounded in capacity development, innovative management of water-related information, and dialogue and communication processes, while explicitly considering the role of territorial strategies in strengthening the resilience of its members. In this sense, METRHI draws inspiration from the normative and technical advances achieved by the CRHCs, particularly the General Guidelines for the Establishment of CRHCs (No. 575-2010-ANA), the Guidelines for the Preparation of CRHC Internal Regulations, and the CRHC Internal Regulation Model (No. 290-2012-ANA). METRHI was conceived as a temporary mechanism and does not replace the CRHCs. Rather, its establishment is deemed appropriate in contexts where no CRHC exists. Its formal recognition is granted through a Directorate Resolution issued by the corresponding AAA, which evaluates and supports the establishment process through the ALA. Within this framework, beyond the characterization of the hydrographic unit and the definition of the territorial scope, a key step in the process was the identification of relevant actors and the subsequent consensual selection of METRHI members. These members were later formally accredited through the designation of principal and alternate representatives. To this end, the provisions of the Regulations of the Water Resources Law applicable to CRHCs were adapted to local conditions. A preliminary list of METRHI members was discussed and validated through open-call participatory workshops.
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