Negotiate: Reaching Agreements Over Water

ISBN 10: 2831710286 / ISBN 13: 9782831710280

Published by Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources,Switzerland, 2009

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'Water practitioners are increasingly called upon to negotiate workable agreements about how to best use, manage and care for water resources. NEGOTIATE makes the case for constructive engagement and cooperative forms of negotiation in dealing with complex water issues. It unpacks constructive approaches such as Multi-Stakeholder Platforms (MSPs) and consensus building, and finally focuses on the diversity of agreements which can be produced to regulate or encourage fairer and more effective water allocation and use. This guide aims to provide practical tools for government officials, NGOs and local communities to create platforms for negotiations that are balanced and open, in order to arrive at collaborative action to improve water resources management.The book contains a brief overview of theory in this field, followed by practical tools and steps to change power relations. It describes how to analyse the issues and political play involved, convince colleagues and stakeholders, set up campaigns and advocacy, set in place participatory methods, enter negotiations, and move towards a multi-stakeholder platform for action.' (Publisher).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Negotiate: Reaching Agreements Over Water
• Publisher: Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature et de ses Ressources,Switzerland
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2831710286
• ISBN 13: 9782831710280
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Negotiate will help water professionals negotiate workable agreements on how best to manage water resources. It will guide users through ways of building meaningful participation of stakeholders into decision making over water. It is targeted at those interested in designing, leading, or participating in processes to enhance water resource management and resolve water resource conflicts or disputes.