An alternative framework for analysing and managing conflicts in integrated water resources management (IWRM): linking theory and practice

Jacob Hileman, Paul Hicks and Richard Jones

International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2016, vol. 32, issue 5, 675-691

Abstract: Research on water resource conflicts needs to be better aligned with practitioner approaches to water resources development, chiefly integrated water resources management (IWRM). This paper bridges the gap between research and practice through a novel application of the social–ecological systems framework to a set of 10 conflict cases from an IWRM initiative in rural Central America. The conflicts in the empirical cases are found to be primarily the result of socio-political variables, particularly low levels of trust and social capital, and peacebuilding is suggested as a promising approach to address this suite of conflicts. The paper concludes with a proposed course of research designed to further both theoretical and applied knowledge of water resource conflicts.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2015.1076719

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