Water Science & Technology: Water Supply Vol 7 No 5-6 pp 185–192 © IWA Publishing 2007 doi:10.2166/ws.2007.109
Scope/need of soft path water resource management in developing countries
M.T. Amin* and M. Han**
*School of Civil, Urban and Geosystems Eng., (38-312), College of Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (E-mail: rainwater_waterfirst@yahoo.com)
**School of Civil, Urban and Geosystems Engineering, #39-217, Seoul National University, Shinrimdong, Kwanak Gu, Seoul, 151-742, Korea (E-mail: myhan@snu.ac.kr)
ABSTRACT
The goal of this paper is to identify the major outlines of innovative, integrated and decentralized water management practices, training, research, and development needs in various aspects of soft path water resource management in developing countries of Asia. The decentralized water strategies including science, regulations, training, government policies, and funding for some of the developing countries in Asian region are reviewed. There are two primary ways or paths of meeting water-related needs; one the “hard” path, and the other “soft” path that complements mainly decentralized and open decision-making, application of efficient technology, and environmental protection. One of the soft path decentralized solution being implemented in many developing countries of Asia is small scale rainwater harvesting and management and both government and non-government sectors are promoting the practice on a regional community and family basis. Overall, the paper aims to contribute to the ongoing development of environmentally sound and economically viable approaches to water management in the developing world.
Keywords: Asia; decentralized; management; rainwater; soft Path
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