Overview
The book consolidates the transdisciplinary research of the project “CuveWaters: Integrated Water Resources Management in Central Northern Namibia (Cuvelai Basin) in the SADC-Region” funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) and undertaken from 2004 to 2015 in Namibia. In these eleven years it was possible to accomplish all three phases of an ideal-typical transdisciplinary research process, from creating a common research object down to transdisciplinary dissemination. The trans¬disciplinary research approach was designed to tackle the life-world problems of food security, sanitation and access to water in a sustainable way. It aimed at integrating science, technology and society with the common goal of establishing a multi-resource mix for water use to improve the living conditions of people in the project region. This ‘multi-resource mix’ comprises water from different sources made available through adapted technological solutions which are socially embedded. The technological solutions identified with the Namibian partners were rainwater and floodwater harvesting, groundwater desalination, sanitation and water reuse. Each technological solution is reflected in terms of approach, technology, social aspects, management and governance issues, economic viability and sustainability evaluation. The book shows how technological innovation must go hand in hand with social innovation regarding knowledge, practices and institutions. A comprehensive report of the design, methodologies and procedures as well as the research findings and conclusions is provided here. The aim of the book is to share with researchers, professionals and practitioners the lessons learned during the project and provide guidance for replication.
Full Product Details
Author: Stefan Liehr ,
Johanna Kramm ,
Alexander Jokisch ,
Katharina Müller
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Imprint: IWA Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.40cm
ISBN: 9781780407906
ISBN 10: 1780407904
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 15 April 2018
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
An excellent overview of the engineering aspects of the technology as well as the social, economic and environmental processes so vital to the success of a technological innovation. This work can be drawn upon as a toolbox for all those who strive for similar goals, and we invite the reader to become inspired by the experiences contained herein. Abraham Nehemia Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry
