Sustainable Water Resources Management: Issues and Principles of Water Governance in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

A critical review of water governance in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, reveals that demographic and socio-economic factors significantly influence household water management decisions. The study highlights outdated water legislation but notes ongoing government efforts to revise these laws. It emphasizes the need for greater priority on local-level water governance in rural areas, arguing that while advocacy at various levels is important, grassroots implementation is crucial for sustainable water resource management. The research employs a legal pluralism framework and aligns with Dublin water management principles to examine key issues and principles in this internationally significant wetland.

Gondo, R., & Kolawole, O. D. (2019). Sustainable Water Resources Management: Issues and Principles of Water Governance in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. International Journal of Rural Management, 15(2), 198–217. https://doi.org/10.1177/0973005219865369