Resource

Role of dams on the development and management of rivers basins

Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
Role of dams on the development and management of rivers basins
Author/Presenter
Cifres, Enrique
Organization/Agency
International Commission on Large Dams
Publisher Name
International Commission on Large Dams
Year
2014
Document Number
ICOLD Bulletin 149
Abstract/Additional Information

The aim of this report is to explain the role of dams in the development of river basins. We have stated that dams are simply tools for the management of water resources in rivers basins.

This bulletin focuses on the process of integrated river basin planning and management that has become an extremely diverse process involving a wide range of economic, and, as the major source of freshwater, is vital to mankind. Good management for sustainable development is the goal with all of its social, environmental and economic dimensions.

This bulletin analyse the role of dams in river basins and their contribution satisfying people needs. Then it deals with the integration of rivers basins as planning units for the development and management of water resources, finally it discuss the decision taking processes and stakeholder participation in different stage.

URL(s)
http://www.icold-cigb.org/GB/publications/bulletins.asp