Europe's Rhine River Delta and China Pearl River Delta : issues and lessons for integrated water ressources management
Contributor(s): FRANCESCH, Maria.
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ArticlePublisher: jun.2002The Asian Journal of Public Administration 24, 1, p. 23-56Abstract: People cannot survive if they manage their water incorrectly. All over the world countries have undertaken management initiatives, both at the national and the international levels. In this article water management initiatives regarding two catchments are compared, viz. the Rhine and the Pearl River. Both catchments are roughly similar in size and in the number of inhabitants, though differences do exist. The analysis focuses on catchment characteristics, perceived issues, and relevant legal and administrative instruments. It also covers the question of the effectiveness of the initiatives to-date. In the conclusion, attention is paid to factors that can contribute to a more integrated water resources management scheme
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People cannot survive if they manage their water incorrectly. All over the world countries have undertaken management initiatives, both at the national and the international levels. In this article water management initiatives regarding two catchments are compared, viz. the Rhine and the Pearl River. Both catchments are roughly similar in size and in the number of inhabitants, though differences do exist. The analysis focuses on catchment characteristics, perceived issues, and relevant legal and administrative instruments. It also covers the question of the effectiveness of the initiatives to-date. In the conclusion, attention is paid to factors that can contribute to a more integrated water resources management scheme
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