Chasing the water: the political economy of water management and catchment development in the Karamoja-Turkana Complex (KTC), Uganda

Water management in the Karamoja-Turkana Complex (KTC), Uganda, reveals a delicate balance between ecological sustainability and socio-political dynamics. This study highlights how water resource allocation in the region, situated at the convergence of the Nile and Turkana basins, is deeply intertwined with historical conflicts and agropastoralist practices. Researchers employed a political economy approach to analyze water governance, exposing challenges such as unequal access, environmental degradation, and the need for inclusive development strategies. The findings underscore the urgency of integrating ecological and social factors into water management policies to foster resilience in this conflict-prone area.

Nicol, A., Debevec, L., & Oken, S. (2021). Chasing the water: the political economy of water management and catchment development in the Karamoja-Turkana Complex (KTC), Uganda (, Ed.). International Water Management Institute (IWMI). https://doi.org/10.5337/2021.214