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Formal Law and Local Water Control in the Andean Region: A Fiercely Contested Field

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Water access and control rights of peasant and indigenous communities in Andean countries are threatened. Vertical state law and intervention practices, as well as new privatization policies generally ignore, discriminate or undermine local normative frameworks. Recognition of diverse local rights and management frameworks is crucial for improving rural livelihoods but also for national food security. The paper outlines some important findings from the WALIR program (Water Law and Indigenous Rights). It analyses official water policy in the Andean region in relation to local socio-legal repertoires. The paper concludes that support of civil society platforms and peasant and indigenous groups for contestation or reformulation of official law is crucial for the survival of local management systems.

Source: International Journal of Water Resources Development

DOI: 10.1080/07900620500405049

Authors: Hugo De Vos, Rutgerd Boelens, Rocio Bustamante

Institutions: Wageningen University & Research, Universidad Mayor de San Simón

Language: English

Topic: Water Resources and Governance

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Clean water and sanitation, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2057797022

FWCI: 28.28

Cites: 24

Cited by: 90

Related to: 10