Urban Water Conflicts

Name: Urban Water Conflicts
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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UNESCO-IHP

By: Bernard Barraque

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Hardcover | 2 December 2011 | Edition Number 1

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344 Pages

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24.6 x 17.4 x 2.1

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Urban water conflicts manifested first in Europe in the 19th century and are observed nowadays in various forms throughout the world; in particular, in developing countries. Main causes of these conflicts are characterized by complex socioeconomic and institutional issues related to urban water management. The debate about public water services versus private water supplies is frequently associated with conflicts over water price and affordability. On the other hand, the issue of centralization versus decentralization of water utilities is also often discussed in the context of institutional aspects of urban water management. These issues are intertwined and, thereby, a critical examination of socioeconomic and institutional aspects of urban water management in a holistic way is important for better understanding water conflicts in urban areas.

Urban Water Conflicts â" the output of a project by UNESCOâs International Hydrological Programme on âSocioeconomic and Institutional Aspects in Urban Water Managementâ â" presents a collection of essays on socioeconomic and institutional aspects of urban water management, focusing on water and sanitation services. The book examines interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and analyzing conflicts that arise from inadequate urban water management. Conflict analysis is addressed in some essays by taking into account economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability. The issue of institutional conflicts between different levels of government is also discussed in some case studies.

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