The effectiveness of small-to-medium river basin organizations in China: a case study of the Erhai Lake Basin Management Commission

Drawing on empirical evidence from a case study conducted in the upper Mekong catchment, this article assesses the performance of the Erhai Lake Basin Management Commission, an organization mandated to control pollution and integrate the diverse interests of those individuals and communities living...

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Published inInternational journal of water resources development Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 589 - 603
Main Authors Jianping, Wang, Haizhou, Ma
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 02.10.2015
Subjects
China
effectiveness
Erhai Lake
Freshwater
institutional performance
integrated watershed management
river basin organization
China, People's Rep., Erhai L
China, People's Rep
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Summary:Drawing on empirical evidence from a case study conducted in the upper Mekong catchment, this article assesses the performance of the Erhai Lake Basin Management Commission, an organization mandated to control pollution and integrate the diverse interests of those individuals and communities living and working near Erhai Lake. Clear local rules, strong enforcement, practical protocols, clear responsibilities and extensive mobilization have been crucial to the success of this small river basin organization. However, the insufficient involvement of numerous important stakeholders in decision-making processes has decreased the commission's capacity to address water issues.
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ISSN:0790-0627
1360-0648
DOI:10.1080/07900627.2014.935979