Lost in transition? The introduction of water users associations in Uzbekistan.

Veldwisch, Gert Jan A.; Mollinga, Peter

Abstract

A “policy as process” perspective is adopted to analyze the early period of water users associations (WUAs) in Uzbekistan (2000–2006). The article is based on extensive
fieldwork (in 2005–2006) and analysis of policy and other relevant documents. It is shown that WUAs have a role and logic beyond water management and are used by the state as instruments with which to monitor and regulate “state-ordered” agricultural production. Through a state-centric policy process with room for local experimentation, the WUA was fit into the socio-political landscape of continued state control and the increased role of individualized risks and benefits.

Citation

Veldwisch, G. J. A., & Mollinga, P. (2013). Lost in transition? The introduction of water users associations in Uzbekistan. Water International, 38(6), 758-773. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2013.833432

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Sep 1, 2013
• Deposit Date: Sep 20, 2013
• Journal: Water International
• Print ISSN: 0250-8060
• Electronic ISSN: 1941-1707
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 38
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 758-773
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2013.833432