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1 Hurst, C. 1984. A model of an Indian village: A study of alternative sources of energy for irrigation. World Development, 12(2):141-156.
Irrigated farming ; Groundwater ; Pumping ; Energy sources ; Animal power ; Villages ; Models / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: P 7947 Record No: H040370)
2 Brauch, H. G.; Spring, U. O.; Grin, J.; Mesjasz, C.; Kameri-Mbote, P.; Behera, N. C.; Chourou, B.; Krummenacher, H. (Eds.) 2009. Facing global environmental change: environmental, human, energy, food, health and water security concepts. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. 1586p. (Hexagon Series on Human and Environmental Security and Peace Vol. 4)
Environmental factors ; Climate change ; Globalization ; Ecosystems ; International relations ; Policy ; Natural resources ; Desertification ; Water security ; Case studies ; Models ; Natural disasters ; Refugees ; Social welfare ; Health ; HIV infections ; Energy management ; Energy demand ; Energy sources ; Economic aspects ; Food security ; Water resource management ; River basin management ; Non governmental organizations ; Gender ; Early warning systems / Africa / Botswana / Vietnam / Bangladesh / India / Arab Countries / Middle East / Turkey / Africa South of Sahara / Asia / USA / Russia / Belarus / Ukraine / Israel / Palestine / Japan / Mali / Nnile River Basin / Tigris River Basin / Senegal River Basin / Volta River Basin
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 363.7 G000 BRA Record No: H043458)
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3 Mapedza, Everisto; Hagos, Fitsum; Deneke, T.; van Koppen, Barbara; Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele; Denekew, Aster. 2011. The political economy of irrigation in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. [Abstract only]. In International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC). 13th IASC Biennial International Conference on Sustaining Commons: Sustaining Our Future, Hyderabad, India, 10 - 14 January 2011. Book of abstracts. Mexico City, DF, Mexico: International Association for the Study of the Commons (IASC); Gujarat, India: Foundation for Ecological Security (FES). pp.138.
Irrigation schemes ; Irrigation systems ; Poverty ; Institutions ; Gender ; Energy sources ; Developing countries / Ethiopia / Amhara Region
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H044573)
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Why do irrigation schemes designed to alleviate poverty fail? Globally, there have been several attempts to design sustainable irrigation systems as a means of alleviating poverty in developing countries. Years after the initial investment, most of the irrigation schemes are no longer operational or operate well below full potential. This paper is an attempt to draw lessons of experience on the institutional design of irrigation schemes which are more likely to contribute to sustainable irrigation schemes. This paper argues that sound irrigation systems have to be based on good irrigation engineering which further needs to be complemented by good institutional arrangements to manage the irrigation scheme sustainably. The role of a good understanding between hydraulic engineering and a deeper social and institutional understanding is often misunderstood or ignored. Schemes addressing the two components in irrigation are more likely to result in poverty alleviation in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The paper further argues that whilst the neat bureaucratic irrigation planning never materializes, there is a need to consider power inequities, gender and the broader political economy of irrigation.
4 Clement, Floriane; Banset, G.; Bharati, Luna. 2012. Rethinking development models and irrigation projects in Nepal. Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment, April:112-120. (Special issue on "Proceedings of National Conference on Water, Food Security and Climate Change in Nepal" with contributions by IWMI authors).
Water management ; Irrigation programs ; Models ; Institutions ; Case studies ; Political aspects ; Research projects ; Social aspects ; Community involvement ; Energy sources / Nepal
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H044829)
Despite decades of investment and institutional refinement, externally funded irrigation programs still exhibit low success rates and more particularly in countries facing institutional and political challenges. This paper aims at bringing fresh insights on the reasons for such shortcomings with the particular case study of a donor-sponsored program recently implemented in the Mid and Far Western Regions of Nepal. Findings indicate that the political situation and institutional system in Nepal have substantially affected the outcomes of the agricultural water management (AWM) interventions conducted by the program. Yet, beyond the influence of these contextual factors, two other (less acknowledged) mechanisms have contributed to create a gap between project objectives and outcomes: a) concepts commonly found in project documents and development discourses such as participation or empowerment are kept vague and ambiguous and lack an explicit recognition of power distribution; and b) the organizational system of many funding agencies tends to create incentives for project staff to show outcomes rather than to make impacts. These findings suggest that refining current models of AWM interventions is not sufficient to improve their achievements. A more radical shift is needed. A few avenues for change include to: 1) pay a greater attention to the meaning and operationalisation of common development concepts (e.g., rights based approach, empowerment or participation); 2) consider the way interventions affect power distribution among stakeholders, including communities; and 3) modify the organizational system of the funding agency to increase its downward accountability to targeted beneficiaries. To sum-up, we need to rethink development as a means of empowering governments and citizens rather than as a way to provide assistance.
5 Awulachew, Seleshi Bekele; Lemperiere, Philippe; Tulu, T. 2009. Training manual on agricultural water management. Nairobi, Kenya: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). 227p.
Training materials ; Agricultural development ; Water management ; Smallholders ; Watershed management ; Rainwater ; Water harvesting ; Techniques ; Tanks ; Water storage ; Soil water ; Small scale systems ; Irrigation scheduling ; Irrigation methods ; Surface irrigation ; Drip irrigation ; Furrow irrigation ; Basin irrigation ; Pumps ; Rainfall-runoff relationships ; Catchment areas ; Crops ; Yields ; Planting ; Bunding ; Terrace cropping ; Reservoirs ; Capacity ; Soil management ; Energy sources ; Costs
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H044898)
http://mahider.ilri.org/bitstream/handle/10568/80/Modules1_5.pdf?sequence=6
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H044898.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H044898.pdf
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The aim of the set of modules is to cover useful elements of AWM from estimating runoff at micro and small watershed level up to irrigated field water management. The modules thus aim at covering water availability estimnation, water control and management, soil-water-plant relationship, water lifting and conveyance and irrigation methods. Each module is divided into a number of chapters and illustrated with figures, tables charts and examples. The modules are also useful as a reference and teaching material at technical, vocational, educational, and training centres and as a field guide. The publication extensively use existing knowledge in the form of texts, figures, demonstration materials derived from various sources such as books, grey literature such as web material, reports, manuals etc. specifically they have immensely used materials from FAO, ICRISAT and IWMI documentations with or without citation to the specific references.
6 Shah, Tushaar; Singh, M. 2012. Indian accelerated sectoral development programs: what can water sector learn from power sector? IWMI-Tata Water Policy Research Highlight, 13. 7p.
Water management ; Irrigation projects ; Development projects ; Energy sources ; Electricity supplies / India
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H045274)
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7 Global Water Intelligence (GWI). 2013. Global water market 2014: meeting the world's water and wastewater needs until 2018. Vol. 1. Oxford, UK: Media Analytics Ltd. 459p. + 1CD.
Water market ; Water requirements ; Water resources development ; Water quality ; Water use ; Water reuse ; Water availability ; Water supply ; Water demand ; Industrial uses ; Wastewater treatment ; Wastewater treatment plants ; Urban wastes ; Equipment ; Networks ; Expenditure ; Costs ; Financing ; Market research ; Forecasting ; Pipes ; Pumps ; Valves ; Meters ; Desalination ; Technology ; Sea water ; Brackish water ; Oils ; Gases ; Energy sources ; Foods ; Beverages ; Pulp and paper industry ; Mining ; Chemicals ; Organizations ; government agencies ; Indicators / Brazil / China / India / USA / Colombia / Indonesia / Malaysia / Mexico / Russia / Australia / France / Germany / Japan / UK / Saudi Arabia / Bolivia / Canada / Chile / Costa Rica / Dominican Republic / Ecuador / El Salvador / Guatemala / Honduras / Panama / Paraguay / Peru / Trinidad / Tobago / Uruguay / Venezuela
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 333.91 G000 GLO e-copy SF Record No: H046240)
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8 Pittock, J. 2014. Energy. In Grafton, R. Q.; Wyrwoll, P.; White, C.; Allendes, D. (Eds.). Global water: issues and insights. Canberra, Australia: Australian National University (ANU Press). pp.121-124.
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H046553)
http://press.anu.edu.au/apps/bookworm/view/Global+Water%3A+Issues+and+Insights/11041/ch05.1.xhtml#toc_marker-30
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046553.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H046553.pdf
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9 Stein, C.; Barron, J.; Nigussie, L.; Gedif, B.; Amsalu, T.; Langan, Simon. 2014. Advancing the water-energy-food nexus: social networks and institutional interplay in the Blue Nile. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE) 24p. (WLE Research for Development (R4D) Learning Series 2) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2014.223]
Agriculture ; Water management ; Energy sources ; Energy management ; food security ; River basins ; Research ; corporate culture ; Social structure ; Natural resources management ; Ecosystems ; Environmental protection ; Land resources ; Stakeholders ; Sustainability / Ethiopia / Blue Nile / Tana subbasin / Beles subbasin
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H046623)
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10 Bohensky, E.; Reyers, B.; van Jaarsveld, A.; Fabricius, C. (Eds.) 2004. Ecosystem services in the Gariep Basin: a contribution to the millennium ecosystem assessment. Stellenbosch, South Africa: Stellenbosch University. African SUN Media. SUN Press. 152p.
Ecosystem services ; Assessment ; Water supply ; Groundwater ; Freshwater ; Water quality ; Food production ; Cereals ; Livestock ; Energy sources ; Energy demand ; Mineral resources ; Biodiversity conservation ; Species ; Land use ; Technology ; Socioeconomic environment ; Living standards ; Urbanization ; Air quality ; Cultural factors ; Economic policy ; Corporate culture ; Decision making ; Legal aspects / South Africa / Gariep Basin / Gauteng
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: 577 G178 BOH Record No: H047357)
http://www.millenniumassessment.org/documents_sga/SAfMA_Gariep_Basin_non-printable.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H047357.pdf
https://vlibrary.iwmi.org/pdf/H047357.pdf
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11 Okuku, E. O.; Bouillon, S.; Ochiewo, J. O.; Munyi, F.; Kiteresi, L. I.; Tole, M. 2016. The impacts of hydropower development on rural livelihood sustenance. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 32(2):267-285. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2015.1056297]
Water power ; Energy generation ; Living standards ; Reservoirs ; Rivers ; Dams ; Flood control ; Floodplains ; Agriculture ; Downstream ; Rural communities ; Socioeconomic environment ; Public health ; Energy sources ; Environmental effects ; Land tenure / Kenya / Tana River
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047475)
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The existing reservoirs on the River Tana (Kenya) were mainly constructed for hydropower generation, with inadequate consideration of the long-term impacts on downstream livelihoods. We investigated the impacts of the reservoirs on people’s livelihoods downstream. The results showed a few positive impacts in the vicinity of the reservoirs and numerous negative impacts downstream (i.e. reduced flood-recess agriculture and floodplain pastoralism, and escalating resource-use conflicts). Inadequate stakeholders’ consultation during reservoir development was also observed. We recommend a detailed basin-wide socioeconomic assessment for future reservoir developments and controlled flood release to simulate the natural flow regime, thereby restoring indigenous flood-based livelihoods while retaining sufficient reserves for power generation.
12 Mekonnen, M. M.; Gerbens-Leenes, P. W.; Hoekstra, A. Y. 2015. The consumptive water footprint of electricity and heat: a global assessment. Environmental Science: Water Research and Technology, 1(3):285-297. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1039/c5ew00026b]
Water footprint ; Water use ; Energy generation ; Water power ; Electricity generation ; Heat ; Energy sources ; Renewable energy ; Geothermal energy ; Nuclear energy ; Fossil fuels ; Fuel consumption ; Supply chain ; Water scarcity
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047596)
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Water is essential for electricity and heat production. This study assesses the consumptive water footprint (WF) of electricity and heat generation per world region in the three main stages of the production chain, i.e. fuel supply, construction and operation. We consider electricity from power plants using coal, lignite, natural gas, oil, uranium or biomass as well as electricity from wind, solar and geothermal energy and hydropower. The global consumptive WF of electricity and heat is estimated to be 378 billion m3 per year. Wind energy (0.2–12 m3 TJe -1 ), solar energy through PV (6–303 m3 TJe -1 ) and geothermal energy (7–759 m3 TJe -1 ) have the smallest WFs, while biomass (50 000–500 000 m3 TJe -1 ) and hydropower (300–850 000 m3 TJe -1 ) have the largest. The WFs of electricity from fossil fuels and nuclear energy range between the extremes. The global weighted-average WF of electricity and heat is 4241 m3 TJe -1 . Europe has the largest WF (22% of the total), followed by China (15%), Latin America (14%), the USA and Canada (12%), and India (9%). Hydropower (49%) and firewood (43%) dominate the global WF. Operations (global average 57%) and fuel supply (43%) contribute the most, while the WF of construction is negligible (0.02%). Electricity production contributes 90% to the total WF, and heat contributes 10%. In 2012, the global WF of electricity and heat was 1.8 times larger than that in 2000. The WF of electricity and heat from firewood increased four times, and the WF of hydropower grew by 23%. The sector's WF can be most effectively reduced by shifting to greater contributions of wind, PV and geothermal energy.
13 Degefu, D. M.; He, W.; Zhao, J. H. 2015. Hydropower for sustainable water and energy development in Ethiopia. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 1(4):305-314. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-015-0029-0]
Water power ; Energy sources ; Renewable energy ; Water resources ; Sustainability ; Energy consumption ; Electricity supplies ; Oils ; Energy demand ; Socioeconomic development ; Benefits ; Development projects ; Environmental impact ; Greenhouse gases ; Emission ; Development plans ; Strategies / Ethiopia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H047912)
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Ethiopia is currently one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Due to this rapid growth in economy the country is facing a huge challenge to meet the fast growing energy demand. The major demand comes from industrial, agricultural, service sectors and from the rising household consumption because of the rising standard of living. From among the many other sources of energy, the country identified hydropower to be the key to satisfy the current growing energy demand. When the government decided to develop huge hydropower projects on the country’s major river basins, it not only considered the country’s huge hydropower potential but also the additional social, economic and environmental benefits these multi-purpose hydropower projects bring. These hydropower projects also provide the opportunity to mitigate their minimal negative environmental impacts. This paper will explore the country’s hydropower potential, energy consumption, and future energy demand. Then it discusses the role of hydropower in terms of satisfying the energy demand and the advantages it provides as compared to other alternative energy technologies. Finally, the part hydropower plays in leading the country into a more sustainable energy future is explored as well.
14 Mekuria, Wolde; Barron, Jennie; Dessalegn, Mengistu; Adimassu, Zenebe; Amare, T.; Wondie, M. 2017. Exclosures for ecosystem restoration and economic benefits in Ethiopia: a catalogue of management options. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). 28p. (WLE Research for Development (R4D) Learning Series 4) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2017.204]
Research and development ; Learning ; Capacity building ; Ecosystems ; Economic situation ; Stakeholders ; Smallholders ; Livestock production ; Milk production ; Woodlands ; Habitats ; Renewable energy ; Energy sources ; Natural resources management ; Gender ; Women ; Youth ; Guidelines ; Governance ; State intervention ; Local communities ; Community involvement ; Land use ; Land management ; Land degradation ; Living standards ; Income ; Fodder plants ; Soil conservation ; Water conservation ; Watershed management ; Management techniques ; Sustainability ; Risk reduction ; Private sector ; Public sector / Ethiopia
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H048081)
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15 Schuenemann, F.; Msangi, S.; Zeller, M. 2018. Policies for a sustainable biomass energy sector in Malawi: enhancing energy and food security simultaneously. World Development, 103:14-26. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2017.10.011]
Energy sources ; Biomass ; Energy policies ; Sustainable development ; Food security ; Cooking ; Stoves ; Agroforestry ; Fuelwood ; Population growth ; Households ; Income ; Urbanization ; Energy demand ; Forecasting ; Models / Africa South of Sahara / Malawi
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048591)
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Biomass energy still dominates the energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular as the main cooking energy source in rural and urban areas. The strong linkages to food security and the environment place biomass energy at the heart of sustainable development, a fact that is largely ignored by policy makers in favor of modern energy. At the same time, population and GDP growth are exacerbating already existing supply–demand imbalances in highly populated countries such as Malawi. These trends make it imperative to identify policy interventions that promote sustainable biomass energy while simultaneously considering linkages with other sectors. We use new data on demand and supply for biomass energy in Malawi and develop a model that estimates fuelwood demand based on actual diets and project demand in future years. We simulate how demand side interventions in the form of improved cookstoves affect biomass demand and built a behavioral model to analyze the potential of agroforestry for promoting a sustainable biomass energy sector in Malawi. Our findings show that policy measures aimed at increasing cooking efficiency are not enough to decrease demand for cooking energy due to high population growth. Supply side interventions like agroforestry on the other hand will not only increase sustainable supply, but can also enhance food security and protect the environment. We find that biomass energy can be inherently sustainable and should be an integral part of every energy sector strategy in developing countries as well as of the Sustainable Development Goals.
16 Vandone, D.; Peri, M.; Baldi, L.; Tanda, A. 2018. The impact of energy and agriculture prices on the stock performance of the water industry. Water Resources and Economics, 23:14-27. [doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wre.2018.02.002]
Water market ; Industry ; Agricultural prices ; Energy sources ; Stocks ; Price indices ; Water demand ; Macroeconomic analysis ; Financing ; Risk factors ; Models
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H048912)
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Water issues are receiving increasing attention from policy-makers and international organizations due to water scarcity and global rising demand. Given that the demand for water is mainly driven by agriculture and energy, we use a multifactor market model to analyze the impact of agriculture and energy price trends on the price of listed companies operating in the water industry. Evidence highlights a sensitivity of water stocks returns to agriculture and energy price changes. Additionally, when using state space model to estimate dynamic beta coefficients, factor sensitivities show a time-varying behavior, especially during the 2008 economic and financial crisis.
17 Gebrezgabher, Solomie; Amewu, S.; Njenga, M. 2018. Adoption and economic impact of briquettes as cooking fuel: the case of women fish smokers in Ghana. In Njenga, M.; Mendum, R. (Eds.). Recovering bioenergy in Sub-Saharan Africa: gender dimensions, lessons and challenges. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). pp.25-31. (Resource Recovery and Reuse: Special Issue)
Economic impact ; Briquettes ; Cooking ; Heating ; Energy sources ; Fuels ; Role of women ; Food processing ; Food preservation ; Fish ; Fuelwood ; Charcoal ; Biomass ; Rural areas ; Socioeconomic environment ; Household consumption ; Local communities ; Health hazards ; Climate change ; Policy making ; Case studies / Ghana
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049000)
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18 Romania, M.; Njenga, M.; Mendum, R. 2018. Gender as key in community participation. In Njenga, M.; Mendum, R. (Eds.). Recovering bioenergy in Sub-Saharan Africa: gender dimensions, lessons and challenges. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE). pp.69-71. (Resource Recovery and Reuse: Special Issue)
Gender ; Women's participation ; community development ; Community involvement ; Participation ; Stoves ; Household consumption ; Energy sources ; Case studies
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049008)
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19 Scott, C. A.; Albrecht, T. R.; De Grenade, R.; Zuniga-Teran, A.; Varady, R. G.; Thapa, B. 2018. Water security and the pursuit of food, energy, and earth systems resilience. Water International, 43(8):1055-1074. (Special issue: The Global Water Security Challenge). [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2018.1534564]
Water security ; Food security ; Energy sources ; Nexus ; Water resources ; Water supply ; Resource management ; Environmental effects ; Earth ; Resilience
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: e-copy only Record No: H049059)
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This article addresses the emergence and interrelation of food, energy, and water security in terms of resource use and the ensuing societal and environmental outcomes. For decades, food security and energy security have been well-accepted, operational concepts. Water security is the latest entrant, yet the implications of water insecurity for food, energy and earth systems resilience have not been adequately considered. This article examines how and why this is so – particularly with growing water scarcity and insecurity that may compete with energy and food security – and emphasizes the critical need to link water-energy-food nexus approaches to earth systems resilience.
20 Sood, Aditya; Nicol, Alan; Arulingam, Indika. 2019. Unpacking the water-energy-environment-food nexus: working across systems. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 43p. (IWMI Working Paper 186) [doi: https://doi.org/10.5337/2019.210]
Food production ; Food security ; Energy generation ; Energy sources ; Water availability ; Water security ; Water institutions ; Water policy ; Water governance ; Nexus ; Ecosystem services ; Stakeholders ; Socioeconomic environment ; Environmental impact assessment ; Risk management ; Sustainability ; Legislation ; Resource management ; Resource allocation ; Decision making
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI Record No: H049196)
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The increasing demand for water, energy and food, and the interdependence of these systems could lead to potential human conflict in the future. This was seen in the food crisis of 2008, which stirred a renewed interest in taking a "systems" approach to managing resources. The initial flurry of activities led to many nexus frameworks, but there remains a gap between theory and its implementation. This paper tries to look at various frameworks and unpacks the concept of nexus in order to develop matrices to help quantify and understand the interlinkages between the nexus systems. It suggests multi-level and multi-system indices to measure the health of nexus systems and to identify the weak links. It is hoped that such frameworks can be used at country level, and eventually be used to measure and rank countries on the health of their systems. The paper suggests a questionnaire that can be used (after modifying for local conditions) to collect country-level institutional and political-economy data (which is difficult to get from online resources) to be used in the framework.
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