Paradigms and Theories Influencing Policies in the South African and International Water Sectors

PULSE³, A Framework for Policy Analysis

AvRichard Meissner

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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This book presents a new way of looking at and analyzing policies, programs and/or plans in which research scientists have used their knowledge to develop mechanisms such as South Africa's National Water Resource Strategy, Second Edition;

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Utgivningsdatum:2018-06-29
Mått:155 x 235 x 15 mm
Vikt:406 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:251
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783319839684

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Richard Meissner is a senior researcher and water scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa, where he holds a PhD in international politics from the University of Pretoria. Meissner specialises in the analysis of trans-boundary river basins focusing on the complexities and interactions between and among non-state actors (individuals, interest groups, businesses, and non-governmental organisations), international organisations, and state/government organs.

Innehållsförteckning

Water Research in South Africa.- Paradigms and theories: Popular labels and their Delimitation.- The importance of paradigms and theories.- The disdain for paradigms and theories is unproductive.- Active substantiation: A theory of water research.- PULSE3: a Framework for Analysis.- Case studies.- South Africa’s National Water Resource Strategy, Second Edition.- The UNDP’s Water and Ocean Governance Focus Area.- Climate Adaptation Strategies in Australia and South Africa.- Expanding horizons and blazing new trails.