Abstract
When developing stream flow management plans, a common approach is to appoint a range of stakeholderssuch as water users, environmental interests, indigenous interests, and natural resource management agenciesto an advisory committee to make difficult management and policy choices regarding the sustainable use ofwater. This paper looks at factors that affect the ability of these types of committees to develop fairoutcomes. Fairness in this context has recognition, distribution, procedural and social norm components.Based on case studies, this paper shows how institutional arrangements, participant power bases, andnetworks affect the outcome of this process. It concludes by outlining some key considerations for naturalresource managers who use such committees in policy development.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 5th Australian Stream Management Conference. Australian rivers |
Subtitle of host publication | making a difference |
Place of Publication | Albury |
Publisher | Institute of Land Water and Society |
Pages | 157-162 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780646474793 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Event | Australian Stream Management Conference - Albury, New South Wales, Australia, Australia Duration: 21 May 2007 → 25 May 2007 |
Conference
Conference | Australian Stream Management Conference |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
Period | 21/05/07 → 25/05/07 |