Institutions for integrated water-resources management in river basins: An analytical framework
Title | Institutions for integrated water-resources management in river basins: An analytical framework PDF eBook |
Author | Kurian, Mathew |
Publisher | IWMI |
Pages | 27 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Integrated water development |
ISBN | 9290905662 |
In recent years, Integrated Water-Resources Management (IWRM) has captured the attention of policymakers and policy analysts. A lot has been written, most often in a disparate way about institutions for IWRM. However, there has been limited success in bridging disciplinary boundaries (social versus physical sciences) with the result that conceptual inconsistencies persist with regard to our understanding of institutions for IWRM. This paper reviews IWMI research on IWRM in Asia and highlights drawbacks in contemporary approaches to the study of institutions for IWRM in river basins. The paper then outlines key features of an alternative analytical framework. In doing so, it discusses certain novel features of the alternative approach: emphasis on transparent policy processes of State parastatals, modes of water-service provisioning and conditions for collective action in the management of common-pool resources in river basins and its implications for sustainable rural livelihoods.
Institutional analysis of integrated water resources management in river basins: A methodology paper
Title | Institutional analysis of integrated water resources management in river basins: A methodology paper PDF eBook |
Author | Kurian, Mathew |
Publisher | IWMI |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Integrated water development |
ISBN | 9290905670 |
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) has in recent years captured the attention of policy makers and policy analysts. A lot has been written on this topic, most often disparately, about institutions for IWRM. However, there has been limited success in bridging disciplinaryboundaries (social versus physical sciences) with the result that conceptual inconsistencies persist with regard to our understanding of institutions for IWRM. This paper outlines key features of an analytical framework for the institutional analysis of IWRM in river basins. Thenovelties of the analytical approach include emphasis on transparent policy processes of state parastatals, modes of water-service provisioning and conditions for collective action in the management of common pool resources in river basins and its implications for sustainable rurallivelihoods. The paper then discusses certain methodological concerns with regard to the operationalizing of various elements of the analytical framework. In particular, the paper discusses issues related to defining the scope of analysis, scale of water use and management and collective action for the management of common pool resources in a river basin. The paper also discusses the process by which the comparative analysis of IWRM may be undertaken by highlighting the importance of problem specification, hypothesis generation and methods of data collection.
A Framework for Institutional Analysis for Water Resources Management in a River Basin Context
Title | A Framework for Institutional Analysis for Water Resources Management in a River Basin Context PDF eBook |
Author | D. J. Bandaragoda |
Publisher | IWMI |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Water resources development |
ISBN | 9290904232 |
Presents a framework for institutional analysis, focusing on the three main pillars of institutions - laws, policies and administration. The report provides a brief set of guidelines, supported by an outline of some issues, constraints and prospects for institutional change.
Institutional and Policy Analysis of River Basin Management
Title | Institutional and Policy Analysis of River Basin Management PDF eBook |
Author | William Blomquist |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Pages | 50 |
Release | 2005 |
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Integrated Water Resource Management
Title | Integrated Water Resource Management PDF eBook |
Author | Neil S. Grigg |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 513 |
Release | 2016-10-25 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1137576154 |
This book addresses the enormous global challenge of providing balanced and sustainable solutions to urgent water problems. The author explores our dependence on access to safe water and other water-related services and how driving forces of the human and natural worlds are degrading this access. The greatest challenges involve conflicts between people and interest groups across all countries, as well as the economic and political difficulties in finding solutions through infrastructure development. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to Integrated Water Resources Management or IWRM, which provides a set of tools for policy development, planning and organization, assessment, systems analysis, finance, and regulation. The author suggests that IWRM is challenging because of the human element, but that no other process can reconcile the conflicting agendas involved with water management. The broad range of topics covered here, as well as 25 case summaries, will be of interest to scientists, engineers, practitioners, and advanced level students interested in the integrated management of water as a resource.
Integrated Water Resource Management
Title | Integrated Water Resource Management PDF eBook |
Author | Edson de Oliveira Vieira |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 151 |
Release | 2019-06-12 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 3030165655 |
This book presents case studies that share important experiences regarding Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in various countries. Following an introduction to theoretical concepts, responsibilities, and challenges, the subsequent chapters address, among other topics, an analysis of policies and regulations for water management in Brazil, the drivers that led California to adapt to the IWRM framework, and the international regulations for water markets and water banking in Australia and Chile. The implications of climate change for water resource systems in Mexico are discussed, as well as management strategies from California that could potentially serve as IWRM adaptation schemes in Mexico. Critical cases from Guanacaste (Costa Rica), and from Zayandehrud River Basin and Lake Urmia (Iran) are reviewed in terms of management practices and solutions. The book also provides an overview of the current availability and use of water resources in South Korea, and discusses the management of and international water law instruments for transboundary groundwater in Africa.
Institutions for integrated water resources management in upland watersheds of Southeast Asia: A comparative analysis of Thailand and Lao PDR
Title | Institutions for integrated water resources management in upland watersheds of Southeast Asia: A comparative analysis of Thailand and Lao PDR PDF eBook |
Author | Kurian, Mathew |
Publisher | IWMI |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Water-supply, Agricultural |
ISBN | 9290905697 |
Income / Environmental degradation / Domestic water / Food security / Watersheds / Decentralization / Institutions