Analysis on Equitable and Reasonable Allocation Models of Water Resources in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin

In this paper, according to the basic rule of the equitable and reasonable utilization of water resources in international rivers, the normal approaches of resolving the conflicts over water and the basic models of water allocation are introduced. The tendency and the problems of water utilization a...

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Published in:Water international 2004-03, Vol.29 (1), p.114-118
Main Authors: Yan, Feng, Daming, He, Haosheng, Bao
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Freshwater
Hydrology. Hydrogeology
Lancang-Mekong
water allocation
Water resources
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Summary:In this paper, according to the basic rule of the equitable and reasonable utilization of water resources in international rivers, the normal approaches of resolving the conflicts over water and the basic models of water allocation are introduced. The tendency and the problems of water utilization among the riparian states in Lancang-Mekong River are discussed. The extent of cooperation and the conditions of the management institution of the river basin are analyzed. In the present situation, it is considered that the basin-wide allocation model of water resources is the best one in Lancang-Mekong River.
ISSN:0250-8060
1941-1707
DOI:10.1080/02508060408691754