Oversight of past legacy: reflections on Nepal’s draft water resources bill 2024

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2024-11-13

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Sumitra, KC.; Onta, N. 2024. Oversight of past legacy: reflections on Nepal’s draft water resources bill 2024. Montpellier, France: CGIAR. CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains.

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Following a series of multistakeholder consultations, IWMI Nepal recommends that a comprehensive amendment of the Nepal Water Resources Bill 2024 is essential to address existing challenges, maximize the benefits of multipurpose use, and mitigate inconsistencies in sectoral planning.

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Sumitra KC  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7108-2424
AGROVOC Keywords
water resources; water security; governance; conflicts; local communities; participatory approaches; multi-stakeholder processes; stakeholders; infrastructure; irrigation systems; constitution; legislation
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Nepal
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International Water Management Institute; Governance Lab, Nepal
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CGIAR Trust Fund
CGIAR Impact Areas
Environmental health and biodiversity
CGIAR Initiatives
NEXUS Gains

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