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State, market or community failure? Untangling the determinants of groundwater depletion in Copiapó (Chile)
This article analyzes the factors that explain why groundwater can be over-exploited despite the existence of sophisticated water laws, institutions and effective state agencies responsible for water management. The analysis is based on a case study conducted in the Copiapó Valley in northern Chile. Based on an analysis of water use data, policy documents and interviews with a variety of stakeholders, the article highlights the state’s failure to perform some of its key missions and the ineffectiveness of groundwater users’ associations in water management despite a very supportive legal framework. The article concludes with some recommendations on how ensure long-term sustainable groundwater use.
State, market or community failure? Untangling the determinants of groundwater depletion in Copiapó (Chile)
This article analyzes the factors that explain why groundwater can be over-exploited despite the existence of sophisticated water laws, institutions and effective state agencies responsible for water management. The analysis is based on a case study conducted in the Copiapó Valley in northern Chile. Based on an analysis of water use data, policy documents and interviews with a variety of stakeholders, the article highlights the state’s failure to perform some of its key missions and the ineffectiveness of groundwater users’ associations in water management despite a very supportive legal framework. The article concludes with some recommendations on how ensure long-term sustainable groundwater use.
State, market or community failure? Untangling the determinants of groundwater depletion in Copiapó (Chile)
Rinaudo, Jean-Daniel (author) / Donoso, Guillermo (author)
International Journal of Water Resources Development ; 35 ; 283-304
2019-03-04
22 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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