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The evolution of water governance in France from the 1960s: disputes as major drivers for radical changes within a consensual framework

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ABSTRACT This paper provides a synthetic presentation of French water governance and its evolution since the 1960s. Through this French experience, it discusses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT This paper provides a synthetic presentation of French water governance and its evolution since the 1960s. Through this French experience, it discusses the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) water governance cycle showing disputes as the main drivers of change. France has been a pioneer in introducing water river basin management some 50 years ago. It is also noted for its water services management by local authorities, leaving a significant role to private and public companies. But French water governance has not been frozen since the 1960s and continues to change radically within a framework based upon its unique history.

Keywords: evolution; framework; water; water governance; france

Journal Title: Water International
Year Published: 2018

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