To Cooperate or not to Cooperate Collective action for rehabilitation of traditional water tunnel systems qanats in Syria 1st Edition by Joshka Wessels ISBN 9048502020 9789048502028
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ISBN 10: 9048502020
ISBN 13: 9789048502028
Author: Joshka Wessels
Communities all over the world are using traditional technologies to extract drinkingwater, irrigate their lands and feed their livestock. But these often sustainable and ancient ways to make use of groundwater are in rapid decline worldwide. A research project started in 1999 to study the rehabilitation of 1500-year old water tunnels called “qanats”in Syria. To Cooperate or not to Cooperate…? discusses results and outcomes of this research project.
Table of contents:
Introduction
Background & Research Objectives
Importance of Qanats in Syria
Theoretical Framework: Collective Action & Water Management
Historical and Cultural Context of Qanats
Origins and Evolution of Qanat Systems
Traditional Water Governance in Syria
Socioeconomic Role of Qanats in Rural Communities
Methodology and Field Research
Research Design & Data Collection
Case Study Selection
Challenges in Studying Traditional Water Systems
The Decline of Qanats: Causes and Consequences
Modernization & Neglect
Climate Change & Water Scarcity
Socioeconomic Shifts & Migration
Collective Action and Community Participation
Theories of Collective Action in Water Management
Success Stories of Community-Managed Qanats
Case Studies of Cooperation and Conflict
Government Policies and Institutional Frameworks
Water Laws & Regulations in Syria
Role of Local and National Authorities
Interventions by NGOs & International Organizations
Revitalizing Traditional Water Management Systems
Technical Aspects of Qanat Rehabilitation
Strategies for Sustainable Water Governance
Integrating Traditional Knowledge with Modern Practices
Challenges and Future Prospects
Socioeconomic Barriers to Rehabilitation
Political and Environmental Constraints
The Future of Qanats in Syria’s Water Security
Conclusion and Policy Recommendations
Key Findings
Policy and Governance Recommendations
Lessons for Other Regions with Qanat Systems
Appendices & References
Interview Transcripts & Survey Data
Maps and Technical Drawings of Qanats
Bibliography and Further Reading
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