Public participation in water management remains an evolving issue. International and regional instruments provide mechanisms for local community participation in water related projects and policies. This chapter gives an overview of the growing participatory rights and how participatory...

Cover -- Copyright -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Table of contents -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Executive summary -- Chapter 1: Overview of regulatory frameworks for water services in selected countries -- The challenges faced in the drinking water and wastewater service sector -- An...

Diese Studie untersucht die Transformation zu nachhaltiger Wasser-Governance anhand eines sozial-ökologischen Konflikts in Petorca (Chile). Die Autorin deckt die Mechanismen hinter einer marktbasierten institutionellen Struktur auf, die das Vertrauen zwischen den Akteuren schwächen sowie...

Public participation ranging from information sharing to decision-making remains central to equitable and effective water management. Involving directly and indirectly affected individuals in decision-making facilitates trust and can establish partnerships. It also helps ensure that vital...