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How to improve water governance in multifunctional irrigation systems? Balancing stakeholder engagement in hydrosocial territories

  • Sandra Ricart
  • , Antonio Rico
  • , Nick Kirk
  • , Franca Bülow
  • , Anna Ribas-Palom
  • , David Pavón

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38 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The aim of this article is to conduct an evidence-based analysis of stakeholder engagement in decision-making processes affecting multifunctional irrigation systems. The selection of case studies has allowed us to examine different tools that promote stakeholder engagement and good governance. The case studies show how stakeholder engagement in irrigation systems shapes hydrosocial territories: (1) by reducing tension between stakeholders, (2) by redirecting regional planning and strategy, (3) by highlighting water crises, (4) by decentralizing water responsibilities, and (5) by integrating values and beliefs from different stakeholders.

Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of Water Resources Development
Volume35
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)491-524
Number of pages34
ISSN0790-0627
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 04.05.2019
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Research areas and keywords

  • Sustainability Governance
  • water governance
  • Irrigation systems
  • Multifunctionality
  • stakeholder engagement
  • hydrosocial territories
  • Environmental Governance

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Development
  • Water Science and Technology

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