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The Treaty shall enter into force on the date of exchange of instruments of ratification by the Parties (art. 9, para. (a)).; The Treaty concerns the establishment and functioning of the Joint Water Commission (JWC). The Commission shall act as technical adviser to the Parties on all matters relating to (a) the implementation of measures to alleviate short-term problems resulting form water shortages; (b) the construction, operation and m aintenance of waterworks; (c) the joint development of water resources; (d) the criteria to be followed in water allocation schemes; (e) the operation and maintenance of existing waterworks; (f) the prevention and control of water pollution. The Treaty is divided into the following articles: Establishment of the Joint Water Commission (1); Constitution and Functioning of the Commission (2); Functions and Powers of the Commission (3); Financial Arrangements (4) General Obligations of the Partie s (5); Registration (6); Settlement of Disputes (7); Amendment of Treaty (8); Concluding Provisions (9).; FAO Descriptors: 110; 247; 244; 208; 207; 021; TFDD Basin: BAS-FAOC015178BAS-FAOC015205BAS-FAOC015335;