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Multi-stakeholder Dialogues as a tool for Negotiation at the River Basin Level. Ganesh Pangare, Coordinator, Water and Wetlands Program, IUCN, Asia. Example : Mekong Region Water Dialogues . National multi-stakeholder platform for river basin management in the Mekong
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Multi-stakeholder Dialogues as a tool for Negotiation at the River Basin Level Ganesh Pangare, Coordinator, Water and Wetlands Program, IUCN, Asia
Example : Mekong Region Water Dialogues National multi-stakeholder platform for river basin management in the Mekong Legal, policy and institutional framework for river basin infrastructure development Challenge: benefit sharing, overcoming conflict and strengthening civil society’s voice
Multi-stakeholder Dialogues as a tool for Water Governance Increases the participation of water users in decision making, Build consensus on how to manage water resources to achieve sustainable development goals. Mobilize stakeholders and build partnerships to facilitate a common understanding of issues and solutions Address issues of policy, law, strategy and technology at national, trans-boundary (bi-lateral) and regional (multi-lateral) level. Provide science-based and reasonable policy recommendations for bridging gaps between policy makers and grass root issues. Create opportunities for stakeholders to discuss, share and exchange their perspectives at national and regional level and identify water governance issues.
concluding question: what are the key steps in a successful multi-stakeholder dialogue that builds national consensus on river basin development?