Year: 2017
Collections: Research Paper
Topics: Sustainable Development, Water governance, Transboundary Water Resources, Transboundary cooperation
Authors: Thang Vo, Thong Tran, Duy Luong
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Source: Journal of Economic Development
This scientific paper examines water resource management as a key factor in achieving sustainable development, with a particular focus on the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The authors analyze global challenges, including freshwater scarcity driven by population growth and climate change, which contribute to droughts and soil salinization. The paper reviews international water governance models implemented in OECD and Latin American countries and identifies common challenges, such as financial constraints and information gaps. The study highlights the critical dependence of Vietnam’s agricultural sector on effective water governance and the efficient allocation of water resources. International experience is presented as a valuable foundation for reforming institutional frameworks and preventing social conflicts arising from water scarcity. The authors conclude by emphasizing the need for a flexible and adaptive water governance system capable of responding to contemporary environmental challenges.
Year: 2022
Collections: Books
Topics: Water, Sustainable Development, Water governance
Authors: Gabriela Cuadrado-Quesada
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Source: Springer
This book explores the complex relationship between groundwater law and the practical realities of groundwater allocation, with particular emphasis on the principles of equity and sustainable development. The author examines how formal legal frameworks interact with the everyday experiences of communities facing groundwater pollution, scarcity, and overexploitation. Drawing on detailed case studies from Australia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, and India, the book compares groundwater governance approaches in both the Global North and the Global South. Particular attention is given to the role of local governance and community participation in addressing the limitations of state regulation of these often “invisible” water resources. The book concludes with recommendations for improving environmental law by ensuring that legal frameworks better reflect social needs and local realities. Overall, it highlights that effective groundwater governance requires not only robust legal institutions but also a deep understanding of regional environmental challenges and the importance of collective action.
Year: 2022
Collections: Working paper
Topics: Water, IWRM, Water governance, Water diplomacy, Water Governance
Authors: OECD
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Source: Secretary-General of the OECD
This document is a practical guide developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for analyzing water governance systems. It presents a ten-step methodology designed to assess the effectiveness, transparency, and inclusiveness of water governance policies. The guide is based on twelve key principles grouped into three dimensions: effectiveness, efficiency, and trust and engagement.
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