Unpacking Water Governance: A Framework for Practitioners

This research paper from the Stockholm International Water Institute can help you better understand water governance and how to improve it. Although it is an academic paper, the paper outlines a practical framework for unpacking water governance. The authors describe eight core governance functions and their application to different water issues. It then defines a set of good governance attributes and outcomes.

Although parts of this framework are intended for the public sector, it remains broadly applicable to sustainability practitioners involved in water stewardship in the private sector.