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Product Description River basin organizations are young institutions in Latin America, and current analyses indicate that further evolution is necessary before they can be effective in the planning and management of water resources, especially in terms of decentralization and capacity building. This book reviewsthe status of the implementation of the concept of integrated river basin management in several Latin American countries. It includes comparative studies from other parts of the world to present a broader perspective of the situation. The authors are leading experts from the region, and have thelatest information on the status of water management techniques in the various river basins of Latin America. About the Author Biswas, Askit, CIIEMAD, IPN, Mexico City. Cecilia Tortajada, Professor, CIIEMAD, IPN, Mexico City.