Enhancing participation and governance in water resources management : conventional approaches and information technology

Title:

Author:

Jansky, Libor.

ISBN:

9789280811209

Publication Information:

Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, c2005.

Physical Description:

xi, 222 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series:

Water resources management and policy.

Series Title:

Water resources management and policy.

Abstract:

"This book examines approaches and techniques for getting the public more involved in improving water resources management in order to improve decision-making and problem-solving. The authors identify conventional and emerging mechanisms, approaches and practices for successfully engaging users and other stakeholders."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Water-supply -- Management.

Water resources development.

Information technology.

Added Author:

Jansky, Libor.

Uitto, Juha I.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0519/2005025292.html

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This book describes approaches and techniques for applying public participation to improve water resources management. Water resources management is the aggregate of policies and activities used to provide clean water to meet human needs across jurisdictions and to sustain water-related ecological systems. In this book, Libor Jansky and Juha I. Uitto identify successful mechanisms, approaches, and practices for promoting public involvement in water resources management, including conventional approaches and those based on information technology.