Tanzania Policies on Water Governance in River Basins: Implications for Livelihoods and Resource Conservation

Shitima, Christina Mwivei; Fundi, Saida Seleman

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-21841-5_5

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“…This definition calls for fundamental changes in the way water is managed, including the introduction of new changes and other changes to the existing laws, policies, regulations, and institutions, and opportunities for civil societies so that all stakeholders can participate in water resources management. Given IWRM's prospects, as well as donor, support for its implementation, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries have changed their water policies and introduced new institutions and regulatory mechanisms to effectively facilitate good governance in the sustainable management of water resources (Franks & Cleaver, 2007;Funke et al, 2007;Shitima & Fundi, 2023;Sokile et al, 2003). In Ghana, the water resources management experience is no different from most countries in sub-Saharan Africa.…”

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“…Given IWRM's prospects, as well as donor, support for its implementation, many countries in sub‐Saharan Africa and other developing countries have changed their water policies and introduced new institutions and regulatory mechanisms to effectively facilitate good governance in the sustainable management of water resources (Franks & Cleaver, 2007; Funke et al, 2007; Shitima & Fundi, 2023; Sokile et al, 2003). In Ghana, the water resources management experience is no different from most countries in sub‐Saharan Africa.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Toward good governance in water resources management in Ghana

Eduful

2023

Natural Resources Forum

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In the global water policy literature, integrating governance principles into water resources management is projected as the best approach to overcome the crisis in water resources management. Therefore, since 1990, many countries, including Ghana, have introduced various changes in their water sector to encourage good governance in the management of the resource. Using interviews and a review of policy and regulatory documents, this study examines recent changes in the water sector in Ghana to identify challenges for good governance in water resources management. The results suggest that the introduction of a new institutional framework and several regulatory mechanisms, including policies, rules, regulations, and laws, has decentralized water management system, increased stakeholder participation, granted voice to marginalized stakeholders, and brought government and communities together in the decision‐making process. However, the results further reveal that several challenges, including institutional barriers, exclusion or underrepresentation of key stakeholders, corruption, multisectoral conflict, collaboration preferences, and others continue to frustrate good governance in water resources management. Deliberately committing to the principles of good governance, amending ineffective regulatory mechanisms, and adequately resourcing regulatory institutions can help avoid many of the challenges in the water sector and propel the country toward sustainable water resources management.

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confidence: 99%