Economic Rationale for Cooperation on International Waters in Africa A Review

The limited studies that have quantified the gains from cooperation or costs of noncooperation show that the potential benefits are substantial. Recognizing the potential gains and costs for all parties provides a motivation for cooperation. The likelihood of cooperation around river basins is minim...

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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Washington, D.C The World Bank 2017
Schriftenreihe:Water Papers
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Zusammenfassung:The limited studies that have quantified the gains from cooperation or costs of noncooperation show that the potential benefits are substantial. Recognizing the potential gains and costs for all parties provides a motivation for cooperation. The likelihood of cooperation around river basins is minimal if cooperation does not benefit the respective actors involved. In the final analysis, cooperation should be voluntary based on the self-interest of riparian states
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DOI:10.1596/26071