This book is a contribution to efforts to improve governance systems around the world, particularly in developing … governance reform initiatives. Its overarching argument is that the development community is not lacking the tools needed for … technical solutions to governance challenges. The toolbox is overflowing; best practice manuals in various areas of interest …

engagement in the water sector. It builds on empirical data collected through an extensive survey across 215 stakeholders, within … stakeholder engagement in the water sector as a principle of good governance and the need for better understanding of the pressing … and emerging issues related to stakeholder engagement. These include: the shift of power across stakeholders; the arrival …

replicated. In this way, it seeks to inspire policy makers to reform and modernize their water governance frameworks towards … the water sector : Introduction -- A gloomy picture, calling for a new governance climate -- Structural drivers … -- Conjunctural drivers -- Conclusion -- Note -- Bibliography. 3 Mapping water-related stakeholders at all levels : Introduction …