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Integrated water management of the Brahmaputra basin: Perspectives and hope for regional development

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  • Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman
  • Olli Varis

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Water is strongly linked with the overall development framework of the Brahmaputra basin. However, the absence of integrated management of Brahmaputra water resources and lack of coordination among the riparian states constitutes an ongoing threat to future development plans within the basin. Brahmaputra's abundant hydropower potential can help give riparian countries a safer energy future that is the key driving force behind the prospect of potential cooperation. This paper analyses the current status of Brahmaputra water resources and identifies the perspectives of riparian countries regarding the development of the Brahmaputra basin. It also identifies the opportunities for cooperation and regional development through integrated water development and management of the Brahmaputra basin. It is essential to develop an integrated water resources management approach involving all riparians to foster regional development and overcome the prospect of severe water conflict along the Brahmaputra basin.

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  • Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman & Olli Varis, 2009. "Integrated water management of the Brahmaputra basin: Perspectives and hope for regional development," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 33(1), pages 60-75, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:natres:v:33:y:2009:i:1:p:60-75
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1477-8947.2009.01209.x
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    1. Mirja Kattelus & Muhammad Mizanur Rahaman & Olli Varis, 2014. "Myanmar under reform: Emerging pressures on water, energy and food security," Natural Resources Forum, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 38(2), pages 85-98, May.

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