Integrated River Basin Management: The Latin American Experience
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Author Description
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.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the current efficacy and developmental trajectory of river basin organizations within Latin America to determine how they can better manage water resources through decentralization. The authors, Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada, utilize their extensive expertise in water management to evaluate the implementation of integrated river basin management (IRBM) concepts. By synthesizing regional data with comparative global studies, they provide a framework for understanding the institutional challenges and capacity-building requirements necessary for effective water governance.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of river basin management practices across multiple Latin American nations.
- Evaluation of institutional decentralization and capacity-building strategies.
- Global case studies providing a broader context for regional water management techniques.
- Assessment of the current status and future requirements for effective water resource planning.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational resource for understanding the specific institutional hurdles facing water management in Latin America. Readers frequently note the technical clarity and the value of the comparative approach in identifying best practices for regional governance.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2001-12-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019565532X
ISBN-13:
9780195655322
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