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Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, Western Cape, South Africa

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  • Cecilia Saldías
  • Stijn Speelman
  • Barbara van Koppen
  • Guido van Huylenbroeck

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Wastewater is increasingly regarded as a valuable resource, but to fully and safely exploit the potential, sound institutional arrangements governing its reuse are crucial. This article presents a case study of a self-managed irrigation scheme in Western Cape, South Africa, that uses treated effluent directly, formally and safely. By applying the Institutional Analysis and Development framework, the variables within the context, action arena and patterns of interaction that have enabled this outcome are systematically identified and evaluated. Key variables include: water scarcity; an effective policy and regulatory framework; public pollution prevention awareness; self-organization; and capital-intensive water use linked to profitable markets.

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  • Cecilia Saldías & Stijn Speelman & Barbara van Koppen & Guido van Huylenbroeck, 2016. "Institutional arrangements for the use of treated effluent in irrigation, Western Cape, South Africa," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(2), pages 203-218, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:32:y:2016:i:2:p:203-218
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2015.1045970
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    1. Yubing Fan & Zeng Tang & Seong C. Park, 2019. "Effects of Community Perceptions and Institutional Capacity on Smallholder Farmers’ Responses to Water Scarcity: Evidence from Arid Northwestern China," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-21, January.

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