OECD Principles on Water Governance in practice: an assessment of existing frameworks in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Neto, Susana; Camkin, Jeff; Fenemor, Andrew; Tan, Poh-Ling; Baptista, Jaime Melo; Ribeiro, Marcia; Schulze, Roland; Stuart-Hill, Sabine; Spray, Chris; Elfithri, Rahmah
• Is Part Of: Water international. Volume 43:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 60
• Page End: 89
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: OECD principles -- water governance -- Likert scale -- multilevel assessment; Water -- Periodicals; Water-supply -- Periodicals; 333.9105
• DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2018.1402650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0250-8060

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Through the lens of the 12 OECD Principles on Water Governance, this article examines six water resources and water services frameworks in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America to understand enhancing and constraining contextual factors. Qualitative and quantitative methods are used to analyze each framework against four criteria: alignment; implementation; on-ground results; and policy impact. Four main target areas are identified for improving water governance: policy coherence; financing; managing trade-offs; and ensuring integrity and transparency by all decision makers and stakeholders. Suggestions are presented to support practical implementation of the principles through better government action and stakeholder involvement.