Water Governance
Water governance
Water governance refers to the ways in which power over water is organised, shared and negotiated in society. Governance emerges from interactions between the state, business and civil society actors at multiple scales and across borders
Negotiations and decisions about water-related policies, institutions and practices are more inclusive, informed and accountable, and capable of addressing trans-boundary water resources.
Why does water governance matter?
Because water is so fundamental to (all) life and livelihoods, it matters how water is governed. Great inequalities can exist in the ways that water is governed, resulting in some groups having far greater access to water resources than others.
The change we seek
Negotiations and decisions about water-related policies, institutions and practices are more inclusive, informed and accountable, and capable of addressing trans-boundary water resources.
WLE and water governance
WLE Greater Mekong’s Water Governance Projects seek explore regional understandings of what ‘good’ and ‘bad’ water governance are. They contribute to constructive engagement in water governance arenas through promotion of inclusive, deliberative processes that emphasise different perspectives, critical analysis, learning and institution-building whilst respecting rights, accounting for risks, acknowledging responsibilities and fairly distributing benefits.
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April 26, 2016Water Governance
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January 30, 2018Research for Development | Water Governance
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January 6, 2014Water Governance
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March 16, 2017Capacity Building | Water Governance
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July 1, 2018Water Governance
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October 15, 2015Water Governance
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December 15, 2013Water Governance
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November 3, 2015Water Governance