How to improve water governance in multifunctional irrigation systems? Balancing stakeholder engagement in hydrosocial territories. Issue 3 (4th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ricart, Sandra; Rico, Antonio; Kirk, Nick; Bülow, Franca; Ribas-Palom, Anna; Pavón, David
• Is Part Of: International journal of water resources development. Volume 35:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 491
• Page End: 524
• Publication Date: 2019-05-04
• Subjects: Water governance -- irrigation systems -- multifunctionality -- stakeholder engagement -- hydrosocial territories; Water resources development -- Periodicals; Water-supply, Agricultural -- Periodicals; 333.91005
• DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2018.1447911
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0790-0627

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of this article is to conduct an evidence-based analysis of stakeholder engagement in decision-making processes affecting multifunctional irrigation systems. The selection of case studies has allowed us to examine different tools that promote stakeholder engagement and good governance. The case studies show how stakeholder engagement in irrigation systems shapes hydrosocial territories: (1) by reducing tension between stakeholders, (2) by redirecting regional planning and strategy, (3) by highlighting water crises, (4) by decentralizing water responsibilities, and (5) by integrating values and beliefs from different stakeholders.