Water Resources Management and Governance as Part of an Overall Framework for Growth and Development

Authors

  • Cecilia Tortajada Third World Centre for Water Management | Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
  • Yugal K. Joshi Institute of Water Policy | Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Keywords:

Singapore, water resources, governance, management, development

Abstract

Singapore has recognized the importance of universal principles and paradigms in the
management of water resources whilst also acknowledging that they do not automatically lead to
improvement unless there is a strong emphasis on policy and programme implementation. As
a result, the city-state has developed a comprehensive, holistic vision for the overall
management of its water resources, making them essential elements for overall development, economic
growth and national security. This paper discusses the city-state’s long-term, comprehensive
water resources strategies including their policy-making, planning, management, governance and
development. It also argues that Singapore is one of the very few countries, if not the only one,
that has developed its water policies as part of the overall development goals of the city-state.

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Published

2013-07-01

How to Cite

Tortajada, C. ., & Joshi, Y. K. . (2013). Water Resources Management and Governance as Part of an Overall Framework for Growth and Development. International Journal of Water Governance, 1(3-4), 285–306. Retrieved from https://journals.open.tudelft.nl/ijwg/article/view/5958

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