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Explore the misconceptions and risks associated with fully sectoral and fully integrated approaches in water management, with a focus on overlooking negative impacts, inefficient resource use, complexity, and lack of specialist expertise. Learn how to find a balance based on social, political, and hydrological contexts.
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Misconceptions Risks of a Fully Sectoral and Fully Integrated Approach • IWSM demands wholesale integration. • Sectoral decision-making should be abandoned entirely.
Integrated approach Sectoral approach Risks of Fully Sectoral Approach • Overlooking negative impacts on environment and other sectors • Inefficient use of resources—natural and financial
Risks of Fully Integrated Approach • Getting mired in complexity. • Not making good use of specialist expertise. Sectoral approach Integrated approach
Sectoral approach Integrated approach Finding a Balance Each country needs to decide where integration makes sense based on its social, political and hydrological situation. References and Sources for Further Reading: GWP: Meeting the WSSD action target on IWRM and water efficiency strategies: A how-to guide.