River basin organizations are young institutions in Latin America, and current analyses indicate that further evolution is necessary before they can be effective in the planning and management of water resources, especially in terms of decentralization and capacity building. This book reviews the status of the implementation of the concept of integrated river basin management in several Latin American countries. It includes comparative studies from other parts of the world to present a broader perspective of the situation. The authors are leading experts from the region, and have the latest information on the status of water management techniques in the various river basins of Latin America.
- ISBN10 019565532X
- ISBN13 9780195655322
- Publish Date 31 March 2001
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Out of Print 19 July 2008
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint OUP India
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English