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A hybrid approach to decolonize formal water law in Africa

Year: 2018

Type: report

Abstract: In recent decades, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have pursued national water permit systems, derived from the colonial era and reinforced by “global best practice.” These systems have proved logistically impossible to manage and have worsened inequality in water access. A new study conducted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and Pegasys Institute, […]

DOI: 10.5337/2018.219

Authors: Van Koppen, Barbara, Schreiner, B.

Institution: International Water Management Institute

Language: English

Topic: Water Resources and Governance

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: gold

Funder: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

OpenAlex ID: W2898694446

Cites: 39

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10