| Excutive
summary: |
The objective
of the proposed project is to research the use of integrated
simulation models as decision-tools in multi-stakeholder negotiation
processes at the sub-basin level. The proposed project sites
are the Volta-Basin (Ghana) and the 'virtual' Andes basin
(Melado basin, Chile), where construction of agent-based simulation
models that combine economic and hydrological sub-models is
already underway. The project will focus on (1) the analysis
and strengthening of multi-stakeholder governance structures
in the two project sites (Sub-Basin Management Board in Ghana,
Water User Associations in Chile), (2) the identification
of problems, policy options to address the problems, and criteria
for evaluation policy options by the stakeholders, (3) the
extension of simulation models to incorporate the impact of
climate change on land and water use decisions of risk-averse
producers, (4) the evaluation of alternative policy options,
as identified by stakeholders, (5) the development of decision-support
tools that present and visualize the outputs of the simulation
models in a form that is useful for the stakeholders, and
(6) the actual use of the decision-support tools in negotiation
and planning processes in the multi-stakeholder governance
structures.
Dissemination
strategies will be based on the development of different formats
and media targeted to different audiences, and will include:
materials prepared for stakeholder workshops, a film that
can be used for extension purposes, training materials for
using and managing the computer simulation model, participation
in regional and virtual networks (i.e. e-groups of Water for
Food Challenge Program projects), policy briefs, research
reports and journal articles.
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