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Reforming Ourselves Rather than Our Water Resources
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| Subtitle
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Politics of Water Scarcity at Local, National and International Levels
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| Author
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Dinar, A.
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| Editor or Organisation
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DIE-GDI
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| Year
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2001
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| Keywords
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water resources, economic incentives, politics, efficiency
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| Type
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publication
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| Language
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English
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| Table of Contents
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FOREWORD
ABSTRACT
Introduction 1
Imagine that We Live in a Perfect World 4
ECONOMIC INCENTIVES AND WATER USE EFFICIENCY AND EQUITY 6
ARRANGEMENTS AMONG STATES ON A WATER-COURSE LEVEL 9
Reality and Proximity-Departing from our Ideal World 10
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DOMESTIC WATER REFORMS 12
POLITICS OF REGIONAL / INTERNATIONAL WATER SHARING ARRANGEMENTS 14
Political Dimensions of Actual Reforms in the Water Sector: Design,
Implementation, and Likelihood of Success 17
REASONS FOR REFORM 17
INSTITUTIONS AND REFORM 17
SUPPORT FOR AND OPPOSITION TO REFORM 18
COMPENSATION 19
INTERNATIONAL INFLUENCE ON DOMESTIC REFORM PROCESSES 19
Reforms and Cooperation Experiences in Various Int'l Basins 20
OPERATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR INTERNATIONAL FRESHWATER CONFLICT AND COOPERATION
Recommendation and Prioritization for Policy Makers 24
CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL DOMESTIC REFORMS 24
References
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| Abstract
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As our world faces more stringent conditions of water scarcity, policy makers at various levels seek solutions of both short- and long-run nature. More and more policy makers and water managers are convinced now that the era of supply-driven solutions is coming to an end, and they recognize the need for software-type solutions such as improved institutions, better management, and use of incentives. The bad news is that policy makers still make difficult decisions regarding future directions of water management with inappropriate background and insufficient preparation, targeting in many cases a narrow set of factors. Such policies lead in many cases to increased levels of conflict and continued misuse of the dwindling water resources.
This paper highlights the politics associated with various water sector management reforms at domestic and international levels. At domestic level reforms may include, for example, pricing, water rights, and privatization. At international level arrangements may include water allocation agreements and handling of externalities (quantity and quality). Since politics of water reforms did not get appropriate attention in the design and implementation of the Reform process, this paper calls upon inclusion of political consideration in water sector reforms. Moreover, the paper recognizes the strong interactions between domestic and international politics in the water sector, and suggests comprehensive, rather than specific-localized approaches.
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| Permission
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Yes
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| Category
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Resource Management
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