Water Management as a Peace Mechanism

An integrated and comprehensive new policy framework for the application of water management in stabilisation operations.

Master thesis (2015)

Authors

Contributors

W. Thissen (mentor)
B. Enserink (mentor)
E. Cuppen (mentor)
E. Leidelmeijer (mentor)
P. Van Ingen (mentor)
Programme
Engineering & Policy Analysis, track Infrastructure & Environmental Governance, specialisation Water Management (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2015 Huizinga, R.P.
Water management Stabilisation operations Development and peace instrument Integrated and comprehensive new policy framework Netherlands Armed Forces
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Published Date

28-10-2015

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Programme

Engineering & Policy Analysis, track Infrastructure & Environmental Governance, specialisation Water Management

Abstract

Water will be a root-cause or catalyst of conflicts. As a result, the Netherlands Armed Forces and its partners will be confronted with water issues in stabilisation operations. Consequently, a policy framework how to apply water management as a de-escalating, conflict prevention and resolution instrument in stabilisation operations is regarded essential by the Netherlands Army Corps of Engineers. However, an integrated and comprehensive policy framework which applies water management and water diplomacy as a development and peace instrument tailored for application in the complex and dynamic environment of stabilisation operations, did not yet exist. By means of this MSc thesis research the desired new policy framework is developed. As a result, the new policy framework will help the Netherlands Armed Forces including its military and non-military partners to conduct better stabilisation- and crisis management operations.