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- Based on alternative theoretical positions (such as social constructivism) to so-called “dominant” theoretical positions in International Relations, like neoliberal institutionalism and neorealism
- Provides an in-depth analysis of the ability of communal interest groups to influence state and international institutions at various political scales
- Presents a framework for analysis that can be applied to research similar issues and trends in water politics and governance
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science (BRIEFSENVIRONMENTAL)
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Table of contents (4 chapters)
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Front Matter
About this book
This book investigates the role that interest groups have played over the years in influencing the government of Namibia, the World Bank, the European Union and project implementation authorities to not construct the proposed Epupa Hydroelectric Power Station on the Kunene River in the Baynes mountains, a region on the border between Namibia and Angola. Some of the issues brought forward by the interest groups are the socio-economic impact the dam would have on the OvaHimba, as well as negative consequences for the river’s aquatic and terrestrial environment. This book argues that interest groups and individuals have the ability to influence the above-mentioned institutions, and to such an extent that water politics and governance are not exclusively the domain of state institutions. As such, it argues that communal interest groups, living in remote parts of the world, can influence state institutions at various political scales.
Authors and Affiliations
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Centre for Water Resources Research, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Scottsville, South Africa
Richard Meissner
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Hydropolitics, Interest Groups and Governance
Book Subtitle: The Case of the Proposed Epupa Dam
Authors: Richard Meissner
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-38887-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-38886-1Published: 27 June 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-38887-8Published: 17 June 2016
Series ISSN: 2191-5547
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5555
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 96
Number of Illustrations: 18 illustrations in colour
Topics: International Political Economy, Political Theory, Sustainable Development, Water Policy/Water Governance/Water Management, Environmental Economics