The effectiveness of small-to-medium river basin organizations in China: a case study of the Erhai Lake Basin Management Commission

Wang Jianping and Ma Haizhou

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2015, vol. 31, issue 4, 589-603

Abstract: Drawing on empirical evidence from a case study conducted in the upper Mekong catchment, this article assesses the performance of the Erhai Lake Basin Management Commission, an organization mandated to control pollution and integrate the diverse interests of those individuals and communities living and working near Erhai Lake. Clear local rules, strong enforcement, practical protocols, clear responsibilities and extensive mobilization have been crucial to the success of this small river basin organization. However, the insufficient involvement of numerous important stakeholders in decision-making processes has decreased the commission's capacity to address water issues.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2014.935979

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