Routledge Transboundary Water Governance in South Asia Book

Explore the complex dynamics of water management in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin with this academic study from Routledge. This book examines how international organizations, including the World Bank, have attempted to intervene in transboundary water governance since the mid-2000s. It provides a detailed look at the South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI) and its role in the region. Readers will gain insight into why major international efforts from the Australian and UK governments have not significantly improved water interactions between India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. The text identifies specific factors that lead to water conflicts and those that hinder effective water cooperation. This is an essential resource for those studying the political and environmental challenges facing South Asian water resources and the impact of international actors on regional stability.