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Conflict resolution and sustainable water use in the Mekong River Basin

Buxton, Martin, Martin, Jennifer and Kelly, Max 2006, Conflict resolution and sustainable water use in the Mekong River Basin, in Community development in a global risk society : conference proceedings : proceedings of a conference held in Melbourne 20 - 22 April 2006, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic., pp. 191-203.


Title Conflict resolution and sustainable water use in the Mekong River Basin
Author(s) Buxton, Martin
Martin, Jennifer
Kelly, Max
Conference name Community Development in a Global Risk Society (2006 : Melbourne, Vic.)
Conference location Melbourne, Australia
Conference dates 20 - 22 April 2006
Title of proceedings Community development in a global risk society : conference proceedings : proceedings of a conference held in Melbourne 20 - 22 April 2006
Editor(s) Alice, Lynne
Barbara, Julien
Brown, Kevin
Conors, Phil
Kelly, Max
Kenny, Susan
Publication date 2006
Conference series Community Development in a Global Risk Society Conference
Start page 191
End page 203
Total pages 13 p.
Publisher Deakin University
Place of publication Geelong, Vic.
Summary In this paper it is argued that increased demands for water use in the Mekong River Basin makes this region vulnerable to conflict. Strategies to both prevent and manage conflict are necessary for sustainable water use in this region. Community development is integral to sustainable development. Community development strategies are particularly useful in recognising knowledge and expertise within local communities. They also assist in involving local communities - particularly members of minority groups in collaborative efforts for sustainable natural resource use and conflict management. It is essential that local communities are active partners in the development of conflict resolution and sustainable development strategies. Active and meaningful participation of local communities in the planning, and management of local water use development activities will increase the likelihood of sustainable outcomes.
ISBN 1741560721
9781741560725
Language eng
Field of Research 120599 Urban and Regional Planning not elsewhere classified
Socio Economic Objective 970116 Expanding Knowledge through Studies of Human Society
HERDC Research category E1 Full written paper - refereed
Copyright notice ©2006, the author. Compitlation. Te Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30009803

Document type: Conference Paper
Collection: School of International and Political Studies
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