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Computer-Assisted Negotiations of Water Resources Conflicts

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  • Ernest M. Thiessen

    (Peace Summit Technologies)

  • Daniel P. Loucks

    (Cornell University)

  • Jery R. Stedinger

    (Cornell University)

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This paper describes the algorithms within and results obtained using an interactive computer program developed to assist those involved in negotiating agreements among parties having conflicting objectives. This Interactive Computer-Assisted Negotiation Support system (ICANS) can be used during the negotiation process by opposing parties or by a professional mediator. On the basis of information provided to the program, in confidence, by each party, it can help all parties identify feasible alternatives, if any exist, that should be preferred to each party's proposal. If such alternatives do not exist, the program can help parties develop counter proposals. Through a series of iterations in which each party's input data, assumptions, and preferences may change, ICANS can aid each party in their search for a mutually acceptable and preferred agreement. This paper describes the algorithms used for analyzing preferences and for generating alternative feasible agreements. Also presented a re the results of some limited experiments involving water resource system development and use conflicts that illustrate the potential of programs such as ICANS.

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  • Ernest M. Thiessen & Daniel P. Loucks & Jery R. Stedinger, 1998. "Computer-Assisted Negotiations of Water Resources Conflicts," Group Decision and Negotiation, Springer, vol. 7(2), pages 109-129, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:grdene:v:7:y:1998:i:2:d:10.1023_a:1008654625690
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1008654625690
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    1. Anson, Robert G. & Jelassi, M. Tawfik, 1990. "A development framework for computer-supported conflict resolution," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 46(2), pages 181-199, May.
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    2. Serafim Opricovic, 2009. "A Compromise Solution in Water Resources Planning," Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), Springer;European Water Resources Association (EWRA), vol. 23(8), pages 1549-1561, June.
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