Transboundary Water Governance and International Actors in South Asia: The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Basin

Author:   Paula Hanasz (Australian National University, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780367352233


Pages:   204
Publication Date:   21 May 2019
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Paula Hanasz (Australian National University, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.440kg
ISBN:  

9780367352233


ISBN 10:   0367352230
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   21 May 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Introduction 1. International actors in the resolution of transboundary water conflicts 2. Legacies and challenges for water governance in the Ganges-Brahmaputra problemshed 3.The transboundary water governance agenda in the Ganges-Brahmaputra problemshed 4. Why are international actors interested in the Ganges-Brahmaputra problemshed? 5. Normative claims of international actors 6. From water conflict to water cooperation through the World Bank? 7. Mixed reactions to foreign-led initiatives from riparian stakeholders 8. Obstacles to positive water interaction in the Ganges-Brahmaputra problemshed 9. The small issue of the big brother; the effect of India’s hydro-hegemony 10. Limitations of foreign-led approaches 11. Structural challenges in the global system of foreign aid 12. Insights for international actors in the Ganges-Brahmaputra problemshed and beyond 13. Conclusions

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"""Paula Hanasz not only provides a very careful analysis of factors responsible for lack of effective cooperation in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin among the riparian countries, but also suggests some thoughtful ways forward. Anyone interested in transboundary water governance in South Asia will treasure this book."" - Ashok Swain, Dept of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden ""Paula Hanasz not only provides a very careful analysis of factors responsible for lack of effective cooperation in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin among the riparian countries, but also suggests some thoughtful ways forward. Anyone interested in transboundary water governance in South Asia will treasure this book."" - Ashok Swain, Dept of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden ""...this is a must read for the students and scholars of development studies, environment, sustainability, social sciences, humanities and geography across diverse disciplines."" - Naresh Kumar, Loal Environment (2018)"


Paula Hanasz not only provides a very careful analysis of factors responsible for lack of effective cooperation in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin among the riparian countries, but also suggests some thoughtful ways forward. Anyone interested in transboundary water governance in South Asia will treasure this book. - Ashok Swain, Dept of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden ...this is a must read for the students and scholars of development studies, environment, sustainability, social sciences, humanities and geography across diverse disciplines. - Naresh Kumar, Loal Environment (2018)


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Paula Hanasz has completed a PhD at the Australian National University, Australia. She consults on issues of defence, national security and non-traditional security threats.

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