A Stepwise Open-Ended Approach to the Identification of Joint Management Structures for Shared Aquifers
- 1 December 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Water International
- Vol. 23 (4), 227-237
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02508069808686776
Abstract
The need for joint management of increasingly stressed cross-boundary aquifers is likely to grow in upcoming years. Yet there is a lack of experience in the management of cross-boundary groundwater. Moreover, the differences in the nature of groundwater and surface water preclude direct transfer of experience gained in managing cross-boundary rivers and lakes to the management of cross-border groundwater basins. This paper suggests an open-ended approach to the identification of joint management structures for shared aquifers to overcome the inability to rely on prior experience. A flexible-sequential framework is proposed that allows the parties to identify and evaluate options not tried before. The discussion is on the most salient points for analysts and decision-makers. The framework is developed within the Israeli-Palestinian context; however, the approach is applicable to a wider array of situations.Keywords
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