Yes / In this paper we present a framework for understanding water governance, through which we
critique some of the assumptions underlying the current consensus on good governance.
Specifically, we suggest that current approaches are based on incomplete or partial
understandings of the concepts of governance. We question the idea that governance can be
identified as an abstract set of principles, without the need for contextualisation and localisation.
In particular, we suggest that there is a general lack of understanding of the way local
interactions shape and influence governance processes. Finally, and with specific reference to
the MDGs and the water sector, we question the implicit assumption that `good¿ governance is
necessarily pro-poor governance.
The paper addresses these issues through a critical discussion of governance, from which we
develop a framework for conceptualising water governance. The framework draws on theories of
governance, institutions and structuration, but is also informed by recent empirical research and
experiences from the field. We apply the framework to a specific case in Southwestern Tanzania
and raise a number of issues and challenges for further research.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BRADFORD/oai:bradscholars.brad.ac.uk:10454/2912 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Cleaver, Frances D., Franks, Tom R. |
| Publisher | University of Bradford. Bradford Centre for International Development. |
| Source Sets | Bradford Scholars |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Article, published version paper |
| Relation | http://www.bradford.ac.uk/acad/des/research/papers/ResearchPaper13CleaverFranks.pdf |
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