Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector

Katherine A. Daniell; Peter J. Coombes; Ian White

Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector

Katherine A. Daniell, Peter J. Coombes, Ian White

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Abstract

Water security has arisen as a key challenge that Australia and many other countries around the world must manage more effectively. The challenge involves understanding complex multi-level governance systems and both the open and behind the scenes negotiations and political manoeuvrings that are played out between private companies, utility providers, communities and all levels of government in efforts to protect their interests. With much money being thrown at projects that may set the course of water management practice for decades to come, the stakes in the water policy game are higher than ever. This paper describes cases in Australia, China and Bulgaria where multi-level processes and struggles are occurring to define major water policy and management agendas. Descriptions and analysis are given of the interests and politics that impact on uptake of innovation, and the attainment of water secure and sustainable futures.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty
Subtitle of host publication	Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering
Publisher	International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
Pages	2014-2023
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9780858258686
Publication status	Published - 2011
Event	34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 26 Jun 2011 → 1 Jul 2011

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Name	34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering

Conference

Conference	34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Brisbane
Period	26/06/11 → 1/07/11

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Daniell, K. A., Coombes, P. J., & White, I. (2011). Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector. In 34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering (pp. 2014-2023). (34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering). International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).

Daniell, Katherine A. ; Coombes, Peter J. ; White, Ian. / Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector. 34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering. International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), 2011. pp. 2014-2023 (34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering).

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Daniell, KA, Coombes, PJ & White, I 2011, Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector. in 34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering. 34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), pp. 2014-2023, 34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Brisbane, Australia, 26/06/11.

Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector. / Daniell, Katherine A.; Coombes, Peter J.; White, Ian.
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Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › peer-review

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Daniell KA, Coombes PJ, White I. Multi-level governance and politics of innovation uptake in the water sector. In 34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering. International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR). 2011. p. 2014-2023. (34th IAHR Congress 2011 - Balance and Uncertainty: Water in a Changing World, Incorporating the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium and the 10th Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering).

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