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The development of a [[Binational Master Plan|master plan]] in conjunction with a [[ALT|joint autonomous management entity]] which oversees the development of the lake has allowed the two nations move forward with relative ease once funding has been secured for joint ventures.<ref name="tfdd" /> | The development of a [[Binational Master Plan|master plan]] in conjunction with a [[ALT|joint autonomous management entity]] which oversees the development of the lake has allowed the two nations move forward with relative ease once funding has been secured for joint ventures.<ref name="tfdd" /> | ||
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Article Type(s): Synthesis
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Article last edited 13 Nov 2012 by Mpritchard
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= Lessons Learned
- Without stakeholder participation in the management of water resources, efficiency and effectiveness are limited.
With little or no stakeholder participation in the management of the Lake Titicaca basin, ALT has only been minimally effective at producing results. It is clear that a more comprehensive system of inclusion of the public is needed to take place in order for the Authority to complete its goals. If three out of the four problems identified by the institution deal with the people's actions on the water and land in the basin, then they must be included for optimal functioning of the initiative. Otherwise, gaps and resentment are created by an organization acting above those who most use the lake [1].
- By viewing the basin as a joint body of water shared equally between countries, much conflict is avoided.
By signing an agreement in 1957, Peru and Bolivia bound themselves into considering Lake Titicaca as a shared body of water, owned by neither country, but both. As a result, there are few, if any, "upstream versus downstream" issues (even though the Desaguadero River does flow into Bolivia from the lake). The countries have worked very well in a cooperative way to manage the lake, both doing their parts. This can largely be attributed to the lake being "owned" by both nations.[1]
Creative Outcomes Resulting from Resolution Process
The development of a master plan in conjunction with a joint autonomous management entity which oversees the development of the lake has allowed the two nations move forward with relative ease once funding has been secured for joint ventures.[1]
- ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Primary Database: Oregon State University Transboundary Freshwater Dispute Database Available on-line at: http://www.transboundarywaters.orst.edu
