Politics of innovation in multi-level water governance systems

• Published in: Journal of hydrology (Amsterdam) Vol. 519; pp. 2415 - 2435
• Main Authors: Daniell, Katherine A., Coombes, Peter J., White, Ian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 27.11.2014
• Subjects: Associations; Australia; Blocking; Bulgaria; China; Complex systems; Expertise; experts; governance; hydrologic cycle; Hydrology; Innovation; Multi-level governance; Politics; private enterprises; Receiving; Sustainability; Water management; water utilities; Australia; Bulgaria; China, People's Rep; China; Innovation; Politics; Water management; Multi-level governance; Expertise

•Water innovation uptake is challenged by the politics and coalitions of competing innovations.•Access to behind-the-scenes innovation uptake struggles in Australia, China and Bulgaria.•Having champions at least two administrative levels in coalition can support innovation uptake.•Competing scales o...