Governance structures, policies and institutions for water management
This research examines different mechanisms, policies, and institutions for water management across scales and a range of technologies. Joint modeling exercises are used to involve state and community actors. Specific research topics include the role of different institutions and combinations of institutions to address the following types of challenges:
- Incentives for better water management (links to economics, conflict, and climate change)
- Managing water transfers between sectors
- Property rights for land and water allocation
- Groundwater management