A framework for analysing transboundary water governance complexes, illustrated in the Mekong Region
In this paper we present a framework for analysing transboundary water governance complexes, illustrated in the Mekong Region. In this region, the sharing of waters between countries adds a critical dimension to decision making about producing food and energy, maintaining vital ecosystems, and sustaining livelihoods. Hydropower, dams, diversions, expanding cities and irrigation schemes are all in the mix. The key elements of the framework are: context, drivers, arenas, tools, decisions and impacts. The use of deliberation, technical and advocacy tools is explored and normative governance improvements are suggested.
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Format: | Journal Article biblioteca |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2012-10
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Subjects: | international waters, water governance, impact assessment, water resources development, decision making, ecosystems, dams, |
Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/40340 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2012.07.023 |
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Summary: | In this paper we present a framework for analysing transboundary water governance complexes, illustrated in the Mekong Region. In this region, the sharing of waters between countries adds a critical dimension to decision making about producing food and energy, maintaining vital ecosystems, and sustaining livelihoods. Hydropower, dams, diversions, expanding cities and irrigation schemes are all in the mix. The key elements of the framework are: context, drivers, arenas, tools, decisions and impacts. The use of deliberation, technical and advocacy tools is explored and normative governance improvements are suggested. |
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