Causes and consequences of the Macta basin closure, Algeria

Kherbache, Nabil; Molle, François

doi:10.1080/07900627.2022.2089100

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“…The rates of water use in the basin studied here can be compared with other basins in the Mediterranean. For example, the Tensift basin in Morocco has a water use rate of 103% (Tanouti, 2017), and the Macta basin in Algeria has a rate ranging from 119 to 132% (Kherbache & Molle, 2023). The Lower Jordan River basin consumes 121% of its renewable blue resource due to aquifer overexploitation (Venot et al, 2008).…”

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Water accounting in the Berrechid plain (Morocco): A process approach

El Meknassi Yousoufi,

Hammani,

Kuper

et al. 2023

Irrigation and Drainage

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Water scarcity is a growing challenge to the governance of water resources and to multiple water uses. Dealing with water scarcity requires a better‐shared understanding of water supply and demand dynamics on the part of the different stakeholders who contribute to and/or suffer the consequences of water scarcity. This study highlights the importance of establishing a water accounting system for groundwater management in the Berrechid plain (Morocco) and the conditions under which such accounting may help solve current water issues. The plain is under considerable water stress, and stakeholders are struggling to implement aquifer management plans to ensure groundwater sustainability. The study identified and quantified various components of the water balance and estimated annual groundwater overexploitation for the period 2001–2018 to be 32 million m3. Fractional analysis of the water balance showed that the reason for aquifer water stress was a rapid increase in irrigated land and current intensive agricultural and irrigation practices, which threaten both the sustainability of water resources and economic activities in the plain. To improve water governance, a system of water accounting is required that promotes responsible use and ensures that all stakeholders are answerable and accountable for their water consumption along with any actions that may affect water flows.

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Water accounting in the Berrechid plain (Morocco): A process approach

El Meknassi Yousoufi,

Hammani,

Kuper

et al. 2023

Irrigation and Drainage

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“…The lack of adequate institutional arrangements for water management results in challenges related to collaboration among stakeholders involved. This issue contributes to the overexploitation of the limited water resource (Kherbache & Molle, 2023) and disproportionately affects certain users, particularly privileged social groups.…”

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Pathways for improving water governance in Western Algeria: A multi-stakeholder analysis

Houar,

Fetoui,

Bellal

2024

ASPAL

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The aim of this study is to assess the relationships between the main stakeholders involved in water management in Sidi Bel Abbes city (western Algeria) to establish pathways for good governance, fair allocation and sustainability of water resources. A multi-stakeholder analysis was performed using the MACTOR method (method of actors and power relations) to analyze stakeholder strategies, alliances, and potential conflicts regarding water management. Data for the study were collected mainly during multi-stakeholder workshops with 6 main stakeholders who are directly involved in managing potable water. A field survey of 329 local households was conducted with the use of supplementary questionnaires. This study proposes that the power dynamics among actors should be considered during the decision-making process to improve collaborative interactions and the effectiveness of stakeholders engaged in water management. The research findings show that the stakeholder’s roles and strategies should be coordinated and strengthened to ensure equitable allocation of water. Technical public agencies deploy management strategies that do not consider water quality as a priority, and they are more concerned with other strategic objectives. Additionally, the stakeholders disagree on many issues relating to water management due to overlapping and conflicting powers, which threatens the quality and availability of water resources. The study also demonstrated that the National Sanitation Office could play an important role as a relay stakeholder and that the Hydrographic Basins Agency should strengthen alliances and commitments with all stakeholders. Enhancing the participation of these stakeholders in water management procedures and empowering domestic water end users, particularly in densely populated residential areas, could help bridge divides and foster a unified approach to achieving sustainable water management objectives.

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