Participatory water governance between theories and practices: learning from a community-based initiative in India |
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Authors: | Laura Grassini |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Civil, Environmental, Land, Building Engineering, and Chemistry, Polytechnic University of Bari, Bari, Italylaura.grassini@poliba.it |
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Abstract: | AbstractDespite increasing convergence on the social learning concept as a theoretical foundation of collaborative practices for water governance, this article shows the pitfalls of its uncritical application as a normative ideal. The discussion is based on the analysis of a community-based initiative for water supply and slum upgrading in India, which is considered a best practice of good governance due to its collaborative approach. A different interpretation of the project is proposed through the analysis of its successes and failures from a community perspective. Finally, a recommendation for context-specific selection of theoretical bases for participatory practices is made. |
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Keywords: | Participation water governance India community perspective collaborative practices empowerment |
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