Shah, S.H., Rodina, L. (2018). Water ethics, justice, and equity in social-ecological systems conservation: lessons from the Queensland Wild Rivers Act. Water Policy 20(3)
Author: marina guessous
LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR METRO MANILA’S IMPOVERISHED HOUSEHOLDS
Torio C, P.(2018). Leveling the playing field for metro Manila’s impoverished households. Water Policy 20(3)
Abstract
Metro Manila’s water privatization is one of the world’s largest and longest-running privatization programs for a water utility. While traditional efficiency metrics show significantly improved service levels under this schema, local anti-privatization activists maintain that the program does not benefit the urban poor. Assessments from an equity lens offer a fresh perspective, using information from a consumer survey of 53,733 residential households, privatization reports, and field interviews. Results show that access and affordability remain critical concerns for impoverished urban households despite major service improvements. Philippine policy makers must address these twin concerns in order to ensure a level playing field for these vulnerable households.
HYBRID REGULATORY LANDSCAPES
We are pleased to announce the final version of Hybrid regulatory landscapes: the human right to water, variegated neoliberal water governance, and policy transfer in Cape Town, South Africa, and Accra, Ghana is now available online.
Yates, J., Harris, L.M. (2018). Hybrid regulatory landscapes: the human right to water, variegated neoliberal water governance, and policy transfer in Cape Town, South Africa, and Accra, Ghana. World Development 110: 75-87
WORLDING THE INTANGIBILITY OF RESILIENCE: THE CASE OF RICE FARMERS IN A WATER-STRESSED REGION OF THE PHILIPPINES
Shah, S.H., Angeles, L.C., & Harris, L.M. (2017). Worlding the intangibility of resilience: The case of rice farmers in a water-stressed region of the Philippines. Elsevier, vol. 98(C), pages 400-412. Preprint PDF of the article here.
FRAMING A COMMUNITY’S ENTITLEMENT TO WATER ACCESS IN ACCRA, GHANA: A COMPLEX REALITY
Dapaah, E.K., Harris, L.M. (2017). Framing a Community’s Entitlement to Water access in Accra, Ghana: A complex reality. Geoforum 82: 2-39. Preprint PDF of the article here.
WATER ACCESS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS OF ACCRA, GHANA AND CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA 2012 SURVEY REPORT
Harris, L., L. Rodina, E. Luker, A. Darkwah & J. Goldin. (2016). Water Access in underserved areas of Accra, Ghana and Cape Town, South Africa. 2012 Survey Report. The University of British Columbia, Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability. Preprint PDF of the article here
WATER EQUITY AND RESILIENCE WORKSHOP
Luker, E., Rodina, L., & Harris, L.M. (2016). Water Equity and Resilience Workshop, Stellenbosch, South Africa, August 24-26, 2016. Preprint PDF of the article here
INSTITUTIONAL AND POLICY MAPPING OF THE WATER SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA
Beck, T., L. Rodina, E. Luker & L. Harris. (2016). Institutional and Policy Mapping of the Water Sector in South Africa. The University of British Columbia, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability. Preprint PDF of the article here
INSTITUTIONAL AND POLICY MAPPING OF THE WATER SECTOR IN GHANA
Beck, T., L. Harris & E. Luker. (2016). Institutional and Policy Mapping of the Water Sector in Ghana. The University of British Columbia, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability. Preprint PDF of the article here