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Capacity and Accountability for Shared Decision-Making in Watersheds
Publisher: Fraser Basin Council
Author: Fraser Basin Council
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Posting Date: May 1, 2014
Year Published: 2014
Abstract:
Part of a series on the importance of watershed sustainability; this discussion paper identifies characteristics of readiness and capacity of watershed organizations to take on shared responsibility for water (e.g. clear mandate, legitimacy, inclusivity, and adequate resources), and then presents mechanisms for accountability (e.g. legislation, democratic accountability, operational guidelines).
Useful for communities considering ways to bring responsibility for water closer to home, the paper is accessible to a wide audience, from local decision-makers to the public. It uses clear language and illustrative case studies, and can help readers to design successful watershed organizations or to determine whether existing ones are ready to make the leap to shared governance.
Useful for communities considering ways to bring responsibility for water closer to home, the paper is accessible to a wide audience, from local decision-makers to the public. It uses clear language and illustrative case studies, and can help readers to design successful watershed organizations or to determine whether existing ones are ready to make the leap to shared governance.
Full Text Word Count: 7715