Rationalising water policy and the institutional and water governance arrangements in Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Article Title | Rationalising water policy and the institutional and water governance arrangements in Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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ERA Journal ID | 22311 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Barbosa, Marina Costa (Author), Mushtaq, Shahbaz (Author) and Alam, Khorshed (Author) |
Journal Title | Water Policy |
Journal Citation | 18 (6), pp. 1353-1366 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2016 |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1366-7017 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2016.233 |
Web Address (URL) | http://wp.iwaponline.com/ |
Abstract | Integrated water resources management approaches have been developed worldwide to improve water resources management practices. There are however, lingering issues with reference to the applicability of its integrated principles, especially when shifting from policy to practice (action). By conducting an exploratory case study in the Sao Paulo State, Brazil, this paper explores different stakeholders' perspectives regarding the water policy (Water Act of 1991). Through analysing institutional and water governance arrangements, the research assesses if current water policy is being translated into practice. Analysis suggests that the water policy and proposed principles are aligned with international approaches for water resources management. However, results also indicate that the principles by themselves are not sufficient to guarantee successful practice of a decentralised, participatory and integrated water resources management system. In a complex water management system, such as the one in the Sao Paulo State, coordination among different government levels and sectors is considered to be a key element to improve the likelihood of water policy implementation. |
Keywords | integrated water resources management; water policy; institutional arrangements; water governance; Brazil |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 410406. Natural resource management |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Commerce |
International Centre for Applied Climate Science | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3v2y/rationalising-water-policy-and-the-institutional-and-water-governance-arrangements-in-sao-paulo-brazil
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